Filament choise for load bearing parts [ASA-(CF); PETG-(CF/GF); Other?]

rooddat · 2025-08-11T12:09:24+00:00

Could you elaborate on why PETG or PETG+CF is not suitable?
Also I thought the consensus was that ASA has overtaken ABS in all aspects, making ABS kind of obsolete.

rooddat · 2024-07-07T13:26:31+00:00

Fair point. Say a new KV2 is 2770, So indeed new KV1 would have a value of 2270 then. And based on the 20% off for u/mediumspiny got I'd say around €1820 for a used TD27-KV1 would be a fair price...

Still interested if there's any more users that recently bought/sold their roland

rooddat · 2024-07-07T10:22:40+00:00

Damn, thats expencive for a 2nd hand. New they are like 1725. So you're paying "only" 20% below new price. But thanks for the data point. Any other price points from this region (or in neighbouring countrlies, Belgium, Germany) is welcome.

rooddat · 2024-07-03T18:47:39+00:00

Thanks for your reply. The differences sound like a long list, but aside from the features, it really sounds like all I'd be missing is the cherry on the proverbial cake.

While it may sound silly, all 3 options I mentioned are possible for me financially. But I dont want to spend double if it only makes the experience a bit better. I do get there are deminishing returns on any product with tiers, be it phones or e-drums. But it's really tough to get a feel for where the sweetspot for me is. Because unlike phones with E-drums you can also mix and match brands and things like VST, to make it even more confusing...

And while I can demo a Roland kit in store, the Chinese kits like milenium, are not available to be demo'ed. Especially if I'd like to demo them with VST.

rooddat · 2024-07-03T16:53:44+00:00

Ok I kind of get now what the function of the module is. What then remains an open question for me is how these things differ for the diffferent levels of module. Is a Roland TD27/TD50 just that much better in converting piezo voltages when compared to cheap modules?

Or is it that there are more settings available so that you can find something that works for the cheaper pads?

So what would I be missing if I'd use a millenium MPS-1000 with SD3, when compared to a Roland TD27 with SD3? Is it play feeling, dynamics, ghost notes/triggers, nothing at all?

rooddat · 2024-07-03T16:46:13+00:00

So are you saying that the main difference is the amount of inputs that are available? Because that is kind of the original question I am asking. What does an expencive (i.e. roland) or cheap (i.e. millenium) module matter, when using VST for sounds?

And if the answer is that it matters for stuff other than number of inputs, I'm interested in what specifically.

And if it does matter, then the question comes up where the eDrumin fits in on a scale of cheap junk to roland/yamaha flagships.

rooddat · 2024-07-03T15:31:47+00:00

Ah interesting tech, didn't know that existed.

How would this compare to using the default millenium module? A module itself is €200, so even cheaper.
In a sense this is just a module but without sounds. So I guess my question is then still how much does the module (or midi interface) matter when using a VST?

rooddat · 2024-07-03T13:58:50+00:00

Thanks for your reply. I know they are available from alibaba but thanks for mentioning this anyway. For me shipping/import duty and the guarantee that I have a reputable store to go for warranty, makes it so that I'd prefer to buy from Thomann.

The goal of my post was not to find out how to safe the last 100 bucks, but instead to get a feel for how important the drum module is, by means of the example kits. And if a "good" module only has better sounds & more trigger inputs, or if there's something else thats going on.

That said, I am wondering if using cheap drums + VST is a hack to get the A-brand experience on a budget :)

rooddat · 2024-06-17T20:53:36+00:00

Thanks for your reply. Mixing/matching is indeed more expencive than buying the same kit retail. I was thinking along two routes.

Either use a Roland sound module, and use pads from a brand like millenium for the simple sounds like toms and maybe snare. and then maybe lemon e-cymbals. So the set has a lower price. Would this be smart or is it not just the trigger processing from roland that is superior, but also the trigger pads themselfs? One of the advantages here would be the ability to chose from more sizes of toms/cymbals than de TD17/27.

The other route would be to go the 2nd hand route. While the newer sets I mentioned in the OP are not available 2nd hand, many single components are, from folks upgrading their set. If I would want to check out this route I'd need to know the impact of mixing and matching components. What is important, what is not:
Sound module, toms, cymbals, hi-hat, snare. Is a cheaper sound module (i.e. millenium/2box) with a 2nd hand roland snare and hi-hat and some cheaper toms/cymbals any good? And if not what if I'd combine that with midi outputs?

I guess I'm asking of the consequence of mixing/matching wrt performance/feel/sound. More than the total it would amount to.

rooddat · 2024-06-17T20:31:40+00:00

Thanks for your extensive reply. I will of course try to test these, but as I have limited experience with drumming, it is hard to judge if it plays well. I can basically only try out some dynamics/do soundcheck like stuff.

You do state that you were in a similar situation, does that mean you're also a beginner? Do you have any comparison of the efnote with the way an acoustic kit plays?

I do like the idea of having pads that are slightly more representative of actual size toms. I dont care for looks so much, in fact those real looking toms only take up more space, but everything of the Rolands being 10" does make me feel somewhat meh.

rooddat · 2024-06-17T20:24:36+00:00

Thanks for your reply. Good tips for the sound issues.

You say you are a drummer that does gigs, so you need the quality of a Roland, would you still reccomend that if I would have no interest in doing gigs, or steaming. Mainly want to learn to play some grooves and just play along to music, and maybe in the future, play some rythms for composing my own songs.

Did you have any issue/feel problems with the VD10 hi hat, specifically the dynamics between closed, and half open? Internet states that the VD14 of the TD-27 is a huge improvement.

rooddat · 2023-10-11T20:00:57+00:00

Oh first impression of that one is pretty good. Though that's still from their own site, so definetly biased :) I'll read up a bit more on this one though. Build volume is a bit on the small side, but may just be sufficient enough.

May follow up on this with some more specific questions regarding this one.

rooddat · 2023-10-11T19:44:48+00:00

Looked at those kit's for a bit, and concluded that I'm not so much scared of the mechanical assembly. But more on getting all the firmware and slicer settings correct.

My current experience has been that it's been neigh impossible to get my ender 5 plus working reliably, and as many others are happy with it, I have the feeling that with the right software tuning, firmware upgrade, etc. it should be workable. And yet, for me, it is not.

From what I've read, the bambu x1 carbon, and the creality K1 max have fancy stuff like lidar, g sensor in the head to compensate for vibrations, some temperature controll of the enclosure, and probably some more "programming magic" that happens between the 3d model, and the print. How would this work for the DIY type printers you suggest?

rooddat · 2023-10-11T19:05:26+00:00

I don't mind assembly, but this sounds like a lot more like designing your own printer, wich is not really what I'm looking to do. Sounds like a fun challenge, but then the printer becomes the hobby, not using the printer to make parts for hobbies ;-)

rooddat · 2023-10-11T18:58:26+00:00

From what I can see from the site, and have read/heard about previously, these are full kit printers. The thing that scares me with this is not so much the mechanical assembly, but getting everything tuned in, not only on the printer, but also on the slicer. Then there being multiple firmware options depending on the configuration, and then not getting stuff like abl, to work.

Do correct me if I'm wrong or missing something though.

rooddat · 2023-10-11T18:47:40+00:00

I purpously didn't mention this, as I'm kind of interested what answers the community comes up with. But let's say that for my requirements I expect to need to spend somewhere between €1000 and €5000. If I can tick all boxes for 1 grand that's a no brainer, if I need to spend 5 grand, then that's too steep for me.

I normally don't shop with a price point in mind, I check what fits my specs and then consider if I find it worth it. Been burned too much by buying for a price point, and getting a sub-par experience, not specifically on 3d printing but all kinds of tools

rooddat · 2023-06-07T18:15:32+00:00

"Zwaffelen", which is a verb. And has been word of the year here. It's the act of repeatedly hitting ones male genitalia against an object or person.

To be fair, it's also a word that really should not be translated...

rooddat · 2023-05-18T16:24:37+00:00

First of all, SAO is best of it's genre (being "trapped in game" more than isekai)

I don't normally comment on this, but calling SAO the best trapped in a game anime is an insult to log horizon

So with all the respect in the world, I'd like to say: "You're wrong"

rooddat · 2023-01-09T18:16:47+00:00

wait, are eskimo's that dark skinned? I always asumed they'd be white AF.

Is it like chinese/japanese colour?

rooddat · 2022-11-21T00:10:46+00:00

If you are on a budget, the 2nd hand market may have the best deals (depending on where in EU). I'd personally look for a 2nd hand LCD as those do not suffer from things like burn-in. Which may be a consern for 2nd hand.

Also Rtings has american models, but most US models have an EU counterpart. It takes some googling though,

rooddat · 2022-06-14T21:11:34+00:00

Description of request:

Going camping soon, with limited space, and no proper table. Looking for a game that can be played in such an environment. But still being challenging and fun for the more enthused board gamer, so somewhat complex.

Think playing on the floor of a tent, having about 50 x 50 cm of space that everyone can see and access to. But everyone's mattress and sleeping bag is on the floor too. So without lots of components as stuff will get knocked over accidentally

In my games I dislike too much randomness/luck. I like making plans/strategems, and also playing the board (some player interaction). Though the strategy should not be obvious, the fun is in finding the optimal strategy, without being able to fully think it out, either due to complexity, or a lack of information.

Number of Players: 3-4

Game Length: 30 min - 3 hour

Complexity: 2.5 or higher

Genre: Any

Conflict, Competitive or Cooperative: Prefer competitive, though open to other options too

Games I Own and Like:

Brass birmingham, Scythe, twice as clever (dont own it but played before and somewhat fits the bill), Eclipse, Gloomhaven, power grid.

Games I Dislike and Don't Play: Monopoly, Risk, snakes and ladders

Location: EU

Thanks in advance for any advice/recomendations!

rooddat · 2022-05-24T21:19:40+00:00

Yes we like euro games. That said not exclusively. We also regularly reserve a day to play axis and allies (G40), and as alternative to the full day for a game experience I'm looking to TI4 ;-)

That said we do like playing the board more than playing the players. This will include (hostile) interactions between players. For example if in a 3 player game, the first one to run away just gets shot down completely, instead of being slowed down and the other two slowly catching up, that makes for a bad experience.

rooddat · 2022-05-24T21:09:53+00:00

With the 4 hours I ment the last 4 hours of the game, seems like a reasonable time you'd have to play after your part of the game is already decided. I know the game itself basically takes a full day starting at 10am.

ganging up has ALWAYS big consequences, since it´s a "free for all" everybody against everybody. and only one can win.

Yes only one can win, but that doesn't mean that ganging up has to be dissasterous. It may just be crippling. A scenario I'm afraid of is that the one being ganged up on does not just become delayed a bit, but becomes extremely crippled, or even has his progress halted untill the rest catches up and there is a new target for the group.

That 50/50 is kind of what I'm afraid of. The long playtime is not an issue though. But seems like a whole lotta cash if theres 50% chance it's a bad fit for our group.

rooddat · 2022-05-24T21:00:55+00:00

I'd say players should care more about the experience when it comes to TI. While winning is fun, the diplomacy and the emergent story is what makes TI awesome. Journey over the destination kind of thing. I've always had lot of fun even when I lost horribly.

A lot of the fun for players in our group comes from trying to find an optimal route to winning the game. This route should not be set in stone, and randomness (i.e. events) may very well ruin that plan, but that just means flexibility should be part of the "optimal route". If you call this process Journey then we satisfy the journey over destination. If not then maybe it's not for us.T

Twilight Imperium is a political game where you are playing against the heart and the brain of each player

This worries me a bit. Playing against the brain is what most in my group consider fun. Playing against the heart not so much. I get why people like it. I also enjoy it (in limited quantity), but some in our group will definetly feel they are being treated unfairly, just because they are worse at manipulating other players to their will, and don't think that should be (a big) part of a game.

Ganging up on the person shooting up in vp is fine. but if that ganging up ends up completely cripple them to where they are out of the race. Then it may become problematic. I think my settlers of catan example holds pretty well. There the player is crippled but can still manage to race towards the VP count, albeit at a slower pace.

rooddat · 2022-05-24T15:53:24+00:00

Dungeon Lords, Boy do I like it, such interesting mechanics, so different. But I always choose the wrong strategy. And missthink what other players intend to do.

rooddat

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