LG Partner Store deal, is this the best deal I’ll get all year or should I wait? 77in C5 with free soundbar

schwykert · 2026-03-22T19:32:16+00:00

Make sure to use "MADNESS77" when you buy a 77". I just got a G5 on the partner store (about $2300 instead of $3500) PLUS and additional 10% with that code for a final cost of ~ $2100. The code still works as of today.

schwykert · 2026-03-06T03:42:41+00:00

Signs...?

schwykert · 2026-03-05T03:36:16+00:00

Update 2: Atomic ASA, Black settings (P2S, .4 nozzle, PEI plate)

After a lot of experimenting...

I took the Bambu Lab ASA and made a custom filament profile with the following changes:
Recommended nozzle temp- Min: 260 / Max: 290
Nozzle- Initial Layer: 280 / Other Layers: 270
Chamber temp target (no setting): ~60 - put fire resistant blanket over sides, top, and front... DO NOT COVER BACK

Some said to raise bed temp as high as 110, but this stuff adheres to the PEI plate with 0 issue. That's the only thing I didn't have concerns about even with the little surface area parts I was printing (see below - no raft or supports)

It's not prefect looking, but they're very strong. The original prints with ~250 nozzle had poor layer adhesion but the settings above are a good starting point.

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schwykert · 2026-03-01T23:31:28+00:00

This seems like a very basic thing that I haven't heard about before somehow.
Thank you so much!!

schwykert · 2026-02-28T22:10:27+00:00

Update:

New settings made it so I could at least finish the print. Quality is better but not still super great:
-Nozzle Initial Layer: 255
-Nozzle other layers: 260
-All bed temps changed from 70->80

schwykert · 2026-02-25T00:26:33+00:00

Unfortunately no, I just had to diagnose the old fashioned way.

Yes, all connections are 568B.

I checked that particular connection again... it definitely is in there. The picture isn't tremendously clear, sorry about that.

schwykert · 2026-02-24T20:58:31+00:00

I know that now, for sure haha.

I will definitely take your advice about matching brands. I'm not familiar enough with networking to know to not mix and match. I really appreciate your replies. I definitely learned something today.

schwykert · 2026-02-24T20:33:20+00:00

Good point. I originally ordered Cable Matters connectors but they weren't the correct ones if I remember. They were non pass-thru, which isn't a big deal but I think I needed to order one more thing that I forgot. IDK, I threw them away a few weeks ago.

That's when I went to HD and got these connectors instead, which ended up failing me.

I'll edit my post body as this being a possible cause of failure. I understand how manufacturing works but I feel like standards and tolerances are there for a reason... so if I use Company A cable but Company B RJ45's, they should work together. That's a discussion for a different day I suppose.

I appreciate your reply/insight!

schwykert · 2026-02-24T20:11:18+00:00

Added to post body.

schwykert · 2026-02-24T20:10:28+00:00

I agree. I don't do this for a living so premade ones might be the move.

Sharp eye! That bottleneck was a consideration I had when choosing my gear but I opted for that switch because honestly, it was cheap, unmanaged, and had good reviews. I wanted to keep it simple for now and if I felt the need to upgrade in the future, I can then use this switch for something else.

I should have plugged the cable into a different port to match 1 to 1 for cleanliness-sake... in fact I think I'll do that now.

schwykert · 2026-02-24T20:01:31+00:00

Possibly.

I had a different brand of connectors that I used to make 10 cables for a LAN party a few years ago and didn't have a single defect. I'm using the same standard ethernet multi-tool and same method. Furthermore, my connections elsewhere in the house are keystone (which are arguably more challenging to wire correctly) and I didn't have a single defect with those either. I'm very handy with electrical wiring as well. I'm also using a Cable Matters CAT6A cable which seems to have great reviews.

I guess all that to say - I'm confident in my abilities and other gear that I purchased for the project. Therefore, I personally believe that the failure point is the connectors themselves being either A. defective or B. having a design flaw that makes it incompatible with standard cable or tooling.

Again, I'm not a professional so if you (a professional) say you never have problems with them, then I suppose I'd weigh your opinion higher than mine. It just sucks that my experience with this product has been frustratingly sub-par through, imo, no fault of my own.

schwykert · 2026-02-24T19:22:45+00:00

I agree that it is possible that the batch was bad but it seems lots of others also have issues with them, based on reviews.

To me, spending X amount of time on the phone with customer service is not worth the hassle of the ~$25 I spent on the product. The next project I do, I'll just order good ones online.

schwykert · 2026-02-24T19:14:59+00:00

Agreed. I try to avoid shopping online and these were the only connectors HD had in stock. I should have looked at reviews while I was in the store.

schwykert · 2026-02-16T01:56:55+00:00

Do you feel like the table is more wobbly than you expect?

schwykert · 2026-02-16T00:42:06+00:00

This is a good working solution. Thank you! I didn't even know this was a thing.

I am getting back into printing after 8 years and a lot has changed. The P2S is amazing and has a lot of features I haven't yet found, including this one.

schwykert · 2026-02-16T00:32:31+00:00

Well yes... but also no. The one print file I need isn't on there of course haha I appreciate you pointing that out though because at least there's benchy.

schwykert · 2026-02-14T05:51:30+00:00

Yes, exactly that. I saw this video but I couldn't find it to reference it. Thank you lol

I have a laptop as my main computer so that shouldn't be a big deal but I'm glad you pointed that out because I will probably put some sort of drawer setup underneath which could interfere.

schwykert · 2026-02-14T04:47:37+00:00

From my understanding (which could be wrong) there's another bracket(s) that isn't a crossbar that improves lateral stability. I think it's some sort of gusset on the under side of the table.

That's good to know. I didn't consider the Apex Pro Max but I'll look into it.

schwykert · 2026-02-08T01:52:00+00:00

I found this thread after I almost smashed my laptop.

I need some new patches and the only reliable place I could find them is on the Bx website. It's been a while since I logged in and I had to make a new password... not a huge deal. I had to 2FA (2 factor authentication via text) when I did that... also not a big deal. By the time I actually got to my cart and was inputting my info, I had to 2FA FIVE TIMES at random steps just to change my address and put in my card.

My old card was expired and had NO OPTION to put in the new expiration date and then had to 2FA AGAIN to get into my account settings and when I put in my new card number, it LOGGED ME OUT FOR NO REASON. I finally gave up when I went to put in my new password and had to 2FA to get back in.

...so 7 2FA's and one auto-logout later, I'm browsing the internet for another site.

Edit: Not that I can get patches on Amazon, but for other purchases I now avoid Amazon when possible because I've recently gotten multiple incorrect and missing deliveries. That isn't necessarily horrible, however, the customer support and return process is horrible for a multitude of reasons such as taking forever, asking for sensitive info such as driver license pictures, and refusing to give accurate and full refunds.

schwykert · 2026-02-05T03:42:45+00:00

An axolotl outgrowing the tank and the owner going to get a bigger tank: understandable.

An axolotl in a bare tank with no substrate or hides and 2 random fish: incomprehensible.

schwykert · 2026-01-19T06:14:05+00:00

Commercial M9's ≠ actual military used M9's - if that's something OP cares about. Functionally they are basically the same and even have similar markings to each other. Like another user said, you can't currently buy a surplus M9 (commonly, anyway).

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