drexy_rexy

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What is the deal with all this first layer fixation? in c/[email protected]
[–] drexy_rexy 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I agree with you but I'm constantly getting bombarded by folks who seem to think the contrarian and I just want to know if there is something I'm missing.

What is the deal with all this first layer fixation? in c/[email protected]
[–] drexy_rexy 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I get that, but is it really necessary?

What is the deal with all this first layer fixation? in c/[email protected]
[–] drexy_rexy 0 points 1 week ago

Maybe you should get an FLSUN S1, everyone who got one for free on the internet says it's amazing 😜

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What is the deal with all this first layer fixation? (self.3dprinting)
 

It seems like over the last couple months/half year there's been this new fixation with printing a huge perfect single layer of plastic all cross the entire bed of one's printer. I see lots of folks asking about calibration issues when they are trying to do this. It seems like it's sorta become a standard of sorts.

I just ask why?

It seems to use a huge amount of plastic and honestly I don't think it probably effects real world results that much.

I feel like the 3d printing community has a lot of shilling going on for companies and the information you get might not be entirely reliable. Look into the issues with this FLSUN S1 if you want to know what I mean.

But anyway, I have never had an impulse or see the need to print a single layer across the entire build surface of my printer. because I feel like that's a huge waste and doesn't actually matter when it comes to real world results.

Am I missing something? I kinda wonder if this kinda test is being pushed by the folks selling us filament, to sell us more filament. Is there a good reason to actually do this?

Please enlighten me!

What are some consumer electronics you probably shouldn't tinker with? in c/[email protected]
[–] drexy_rexy 5 points 1 month ago

=D--------ᗡ=

Just started printing with ABS.... in c/[email protected]
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Just started printing with ABS.... (self.3dprinting)
 

...after an extended period of PETG, and I have to say I think my favorite part is after the print ends and the bed starts to cool off and the snap/crackle/pop of the piece coming off on it's own. Such a pleasant ASMR experience.

Highly recommend..

Question for paramedics in c/[email protected]
[–] drexy_rexy 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

You'll probably end up getting O+ but yeah the tattoo doesn't matter.

What are the "AK-47" of items? (cheap, durable, just works) in c/[email protected]
[–] drexy_rexy 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I bought my model D used for $250, if I ever sell it I'll turn a profit :P

Do you honestly see yourself ever retiring and how? in c/[email protected]
[–] drexy_rexy 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I started maxing my Roth Ira out when I was earning $10/hr. Avoid spending money on things that don't literally matter and save for the things that do. Pay attention to where every single dollar/pound/Euro/shekel goes. Stay out of debt. Keep drug/alcohol use reasonable. Most of the time folks who are concerned about retiring/money have no idea how much they spend on what. Saving for retirement is easy once you start doing it and get used to it, but you need to start early and you need to invest in the stock market. Avoiding chronic illness or accidents or long periods where you aren't earning income are probably necessary too. Staying out of legal trouble is probably necessary as well.

What's the most "set and forget" Linux distro that's still flexible these days? in c/linux
[–] drexy_rexy 5 points 1 month ago

I've been using Fedora Core since 2004 and it seems like it's mostly worry free for me, but then again I remember the olden days when I needed to spend significantly more time on getting stuff to work. I think it helps to use mainstream hardware as well. I've been running thinkpads for years now and I think that probably helps with compatibility. I also tend to run refurbished older hardware because it's cheaper and I don't need bleeding edge performance.

Weird PETG Printing Behavior in c/[email protected]
[–] drexy_rexy 1 points 1 month ago

Have you cratered your tip recently? I was having lots of problems similar to yours that were solved when I put in a new tip

Ransomware forces Texas hospital to turn away ambulances in c/[email protected]
[–] drexy_rexy 1 points 2 months ago

I would assume if they were the ONLY hospital in Lubbock it would be different but it seems like there are plenty of other hospitals, albeit not level one trauma centers. I wonder if the area has "diversion" protocols already. The vast majority of patients transported by ambulances don't need level one trauma centers so its probably more nothingburger than the article is making it out to be

*Permanently Deleted* in c/[email protected]
[–] drexy_rexy 1 points 5 months ago

I've been an avid open source software user for 20 years, I will take my freedom with a side of quirks any day.

I also don't design professionally.

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Finished the Fridge clips and learned a lot along the way... (programming.dev)
 
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If you’re gonna fail a lot, fail small 🤪 (programming.dev)
 

Trying to design and print a clip for my crisper drawer, learning something new with every print.

Good thing they are only 5 grams of filament each…

The sv06 is a champ

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Pulled the trigger on an SV06 (programming.dev)
 

After researching I decided to buy a new SV06, set up easy and printed a benchy without incident.

I was surprised at how good the build quality was. Currently working on printing brackets for the crisper drawer of my refrigerator

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Advice/Opinions about first printer... (self.3dprinting)
 

I'm shopping for my first printer, I don't have any experience with 3d printing but I'm vaguely familiar with the whole process and I understand there will be a learning curve and I'm looking forward to that part.

I'm leaning towards the Creality S1 Pro because I remember the huge hub-bub about the Ender 3 when it first came out and it seems like everyone and their brother suggests it as a good first printer but then when I read reviews it seems kinda janky and I'm an adult with a job so I don't mind fussing a little but I don't want to fuss a lot.

I picked the S1 Pro because I think it has an auto-leveling print surface and the name recognition from the previously mentioned Ender 3, but when I try to research other printers I'm completely overwhelmed by the options.

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Do People who have problems with setting boundaries tend to gravitate towards EMS? (self.ems)
 

I've been thinking about interesting observations about this job, and something I've noticed is that we all seem to have problems with boundary setting, which seems to often contribute to a lot of the problems we see.

I was just thinking about this.

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Stocks sink after historic US credit rating downgrade (www.cnn.com)
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