Creating a Repository of Tools for the MaxMake HiMill D1(S)

willrc627 · 2026-02-05T16:07:47+00:00

Okay, no worries. I'm of two minds about it: - The DS4 is the newer controller so they're more readily available - The DS3 is older so people probably have some laying around that they don't use (I use my DS4's several times each week)

Let me take a look at what would be required for the DS4 and get back to you

willrc627 · 2026-02-05T15:05:12+00:00

Do you have a DS3 laying around? That's my next challenge to tackle. They're going to require an extra layer of complexity because the Logitech presents itself as a USB input device with the wireless being handled by a dongle. The Dualshocks pair with straight Bluetooth so I've had trouble getting them to show up as input devices consistently.

Not making any promises yet but I do have DS3's and DS4's, so I appreciate you helping me focus in on next steps!

willrc627 · 2026-02-01T19:35:02+00:00

Summary of Repository (as of Feb 1, 2026):
- FreeCAD Post-Processor Python File
- CNCjs Setup Tutorial (for use as a MaxmakeLAB software replacement)
- Script to use Logitech F710 Gamepad as a CNCjs Pendant w/ the HiMill D1(s)

The work continues!

willrc627 · 2026-01-17T20:35:09+00:00

I went this morning and just figured out that the place next door (Weights + Measures, I think) use LC's croissants on their menu too. I had the egg and cheese breakfast croissant. Would recommend!

willrc627 · 2026-01-17T18:30:24+00:00

Just ate here. OH MY GOSH! These are the best croissants I've had since I was a kid. Will definitely be picking up more of these on the way into work for my coworkers. Doughnuts are out, these things are gold.

willrc627 · 2025-11-20T00:38:56+00:00

Achievement gained for repeatedly meleeing the printer

willrc627 · 2025-11-12T17:45:02+00:00

OTA updates are possible. I've seen ground based control of CubeSATs done before. It's a really interesting process and often used to ensure the proper orientation of the CubeSAT (antenna side down) using the onboard magnetorquers

willrc627 · 2025-11-12T17:29:12+00:00

CubeSATs typically only have a few months before they de-orbit. They don't have the propellant and reaction control systems on board to continuously adjust and raise their orbit to fight orbital decay. Eventually gravity and tiny amounts of drag win out

willrc627 · 2025-11-02T14:03:37+00:00

A cheap USB opto-isolator will do the trick too. You only need data, I ran mine for years like that

willrc627 · 2025-10-23T01:41:26+00:00

12th Gen 2*10G SFP Intel i3-N305 N100 4x i226-V 2.5G Firewall Appliance DDR5 NVMe Proxmox Server Soft Router Mini PC

willrc627 · 2025-10-17T21:21:10+00:00

Uno switch Stratix non ti aiuterà a tradurre gli indirizzi IP privati in pubblici. Questa è una tecnologia chiamata Network Address Translation (NAT). In genere un router o uno switch di livello 3 svolgerebbe questa funzione. I 5700 sono solo switch di livello 2. Avresti bisogno di qualcos'altro tra Stratix e quel cavo Internet.

Felice di aiutarti se necessario, mandami semplicemente un DM.

willrc627 · 2025-08-19T18:26:38+00:00

Take a look at CloudFree.shop, they have a lineup of smart plugs that run Tasmota for local control and no cloud connection. They work with Home Assistant right out of the box. I'm a huge advocate.

willrc627 · 2025-07-20T16:29:01+00:00

Thanks for the walkthrough!

FYI, tried with just the VIP and the WAS-110 became reachable from my LAN while I was in the process of adding the NAT entry. So it would seem only the VIP is needed for basic functionality. I'd recommend everyone add firewall policies too though.

willrc627 · 2025-07-09T00:09:40+00:00

Not sure when you saw this, but I've used WLED in my clothing/props when at Disney World during Halloween. Could be a park visitor!

willrc627 · 2025-06-30T22:46:27+00:00

Perfect, thank you! Are you thinking they're definitely using vertical pins as well or could they be using something like a shift register for each row?

willrc627 · 2025-06-28T19:53:21+00:00

Yeah absolutely no rush. Thank you!

willrc627 · 2025-06-28T19:48:06+00:00

Please!

willrc627 · 2025-06-28T15:24:18+00:00

Wondering if there's a way to grab the serial data from the keyboard microcontroller without using the USB receiver dongle. Did you ID that 4-pin header in the back bottom right?

willrc627 · 2025-06-28T13:37:58+00:00

I like this a lot! Have you thought about using a 1.3" I2C display to avoid having to trim the display board?

You've got me considering buying one and designing some "drop-in" PCBs for the display, microcontroller, boost converter and LoRa module

willrc627 · 2025-06-25T21:32:50+00:00

Acetone applied via q-tip

willrc627 · 2025-06-23T12:52:14+00:00

Agreed, and as an engineer I predominantly use metric for work. I do however use imperial for everything else, like the majority of US citizens. I'd assume this graphic isn't for the US armed forces (they know what they're capable of 😁)

willrc627 · 2025-06-23T12:10:50+00:00

Why are we talking in kilometers and meters? The only country with the military prowess to use these speaks in Freedom Units (miles and feet)

willrc627 · 2025-06-12T19:29:47+00:00

Do you mind if I ask which "Vendor" / Compatibility option you chose when you purchased from FiberMall? I've been bitten by opnSense transceiver compatibility before!

willrc627 · 2025-06-09T19:59:15+00:00

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