Bronzie
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- Comment on Hot on the heels of the H2S, Bambu Lab announces the seven-color, wireless nozzle-swapping Vortek H2C 2 weeks ago:
I really have no clue.
It looks like a cool system, but I also think they might be rushing it to have a reply to the U1.
Will it work well from the get go?
How long does it take to change filament and hotend?
Will mis-alignment stop prints often, as things get worn?They also cannot possibly price it lower that the H2D, as it is the same printer with more tech.
Prusa has also more or less confirmed to be releasing the INDX-system soon, which seems like a smarter system to me.If it turns out as polished as Bambu often do and not to expensive (sub 3k), then it will demolish the competition. I’m happy we all get to be a part of the insane development race going on these days.
Also: if Prusa wants to compete, they have to offer a heated chamber and decent camera as standard. I still can’t fathom how they dared to release the Core One without.
I’m willing to pay quite a bit more for European made, but not if it feels like a complete rip-off. - Comment on Bambu Lab announces the Vortek H2C, an automatic nozzle-changing version of the H2D 3 weeks ago:
Yeah, I think it’s very clever, but like you say it will be interesting to see how the system fairs outside a lab environment over time.
And even if it does work flawlessly, there is no way they will price it lower than the H2D which is already outside what I consider reasonable for sporadic home use.If all my dreams come true, the competition heats up and they end up dumping the prices over the board.
Realistically though, I’ll keep an eye on the H2S over the next few months and see if people have issues with it before I give away even more of my hard earned money. - Comment on Bambu Lab announces the Vortek H2C, an automatic nozzle-changing version of the H2D 3 weeks ago:
I’m thinking more and more that this is a semi-rushed response to Snapmaker having insane success on KS with their U1, more than a goodwill gesture from BL, tbh.
I also struggle seeing the true point of it, depending on what the price ends up being.
Let’s say it lands at 2500-3000€. The H2S will have higher print speed (lighter gantry), fewer movable parts and a thoroughly tested hot end setup at 1150€.
1500€ in poop is going to take most people a lifetime to produce, not considering the advanced Vortek system needing maintenance. That’s like 75 full 1 kg rolls of pure poop if you pay 20€ for each.
It will also require at least two AMS units to function fully, both of which are proprietary and useless the day you buy another branded machine.
If you don’t need a heated chamber or the increased print size, you can get away with the P-series for even less money.Add the closed ecosystem to the mix, and I can’t really see any viable reason to wait for the H2C at all…
Am I just being dumb here? I’d genuinely like to know - Comment on Router suggestions for a complete noob 5 weeks ago:
I don’t know why it wouldn’t be, as they are great products out of the box.
A bit pricy, but worth it. I’d give the same recommendation as you for anyone wanting to dabble a little and have room to grow and play with VLAN’s, ACL’s and expandability in the future. - Comment on Ice cream trucks still around? 1 month ago:
Yeah they drive around all summer in Norway. Hear them once or twice a week.
- Comment on Tips for TPU? 1 month ago:
Still haven’t been able to find any Magigoo, so I gave it a crack and it worked like a charm!
Thanks for the advice!
- Comment on Best plex/jellyfin compatible streaming box 1 month ago:
I’m using a Chrome ast with Ghogle TV, simply because that’s what I had when I started.
Hoping a new Shield will come before it does, alternatively I need to find something else.After I migrated to a N100 that does all transcoding for me, the media device itself is more about codec support, a nice UI and response times and less about raw power.
- Comment on Tips for TPU? 2 months ago:
I’ve been trying to get a hold of Magigoo for TPU, but it’s chronically sold out locally.
Have you tested it on smooth PEI, or just textured?
Appreciate the feedback!
- Comment on Tips for TPU? 2 months ago:
Appreciate the insight mate! Much appreciated!
Tape seems to be a cheap way some of the “older” guys run with, so I have to test it at some point.
- Comment on Outgrown my Synology NAS, time for a proper dedicated machine 2 months ago:
Cool, well then I can at least share what I went with that has worked really well: GMKtech N100 NUC from Aliexpress with 16 GB of RAM.
It’s hosting Jellyfin with transcoding, PiHole, Home Assistant, Heimdal, a Valheim server and loads of other small LXC’s in Proxmox.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen it break a sweat.
The NAS holds the .arr stack and Qbit, but that’s it.I cannot speak to the longevity of it, but I repasted the CPU once I got it and it’s chilling below 45 degrees all day long, so I expect it to last for many years. I also enabled C-states to get idle consumption as low as possible, around 7-8W.
Best of luck with whatever setup you end up with mate!
- Comment on Outgrown my Synology NAS, time for a proper dedicated machine 2 months ago:
I run a 4 bay and a N100 NUC.
The Synology is almost a pure storage machine. Works really well with Proxmox on the side. Not a single file has made it kneel yet, and I’ve thrown some high bitrate badboys on it.
Is not upgrading the drives an alternative?
I feel like you sacrifice a lot of practicality removing the NAS, such as automatic backup from phones and very easy remote access.
Personally I also prefer separating data and software, so I don’t lose it all if a component fails.Just my .02
- Comment on Tips for TPU? 2 months ago:
You have my deepest condolances.
Come to the Nordics for a coolcation next year, but stay safe untill the heat wave passes my friend!
- Comment on Tips for TPU? 2 months ago:
Thanks for the advice! I might try a small Z-offset for first layer
- Comment on Tips for TPU? 2 months ago:
IPA is on the list of things to test. Cheers mate!
- Comment on Tips for TPU? 2 months ago:
Thanks for the advice!
I ran a cold bed this time, but I’ve seen some say warming it up for removal also works.So many things to test in the future!
- Comment on Tips for TPU? 2 months ago:
I need to make a spray bottle and have it by the printer, as IPA comes up quite often, although with varying results.
Worth a shot! - Comment on Tips for TPU? 2 months ago:
Yeah you’re probably right. Different blends give different results.
Thanks for the filament advice. I try to purchase as locally as possible, but Geeetech is not etched into memory as a no-buy ABS!
- Comment on Tips for TPU? 2 months ago:
I was already running at 30°C, but appreciate the advice nonetheless!
I’ll try completely off next time - Comment on Tips for TPU? 2 months ago:
Cheers mate! Much appreciated
- Comment on Tips for TPU? 2 months ago:
I see many use glass still. Old school way of doing it, but if it works then I guess it’s good!
I’m mostly leaning towards smooth PEI with glue for my next print. Hopefully that will be better than textured with no release agent. Fingers crossed and thanks for the feedback!
- Comment on Tips for TPU? 2 months ago:
Wait what?
The freezer trick I’ve heard of, but baby powder?
Applied before printing then, I guess?My printer is enclosed and I’d wory about the aux fan blowing it everywhere.
Even with 0% fan for first layer, I’d never be able to perfectly distribute it under only the print… - Comment on Tips for TPU? 2 months ago:
This is the first time I’ve had this much issue removing a print.
I knew it would stick fairly well on the textured PEI, but this was a whole new level. A bit surprised I didn’t peel it, to be honest.I’m leaning the same direction as those people: Buying a stick and keeping it around for those few times I do use TPU. PETG and PLA is still 98% of what I print, and they both come off easily on textured and PLA easily on smooth.
The question I’m stuck with though: Textured with glue or smooth with glue for TPU?
- Comment on Tips for TPU? 2 months ago:
Could be interesting to play with in the future, once my confidence level on the material rises a bit.
Thanks for the tip! - Comment on Tips for TPU? 2 months ago:
I’ve seen some people do this!
Any reason you opt for this over a stick? Seems like a lot more work - Comment on Tips for TPU? 2 months ago:
I’ll write this behind my ear for the next plate purchase! Thanks
- Comment on How to dry silica gel 2 months ago:
I’m not “allowed” to dry it in the kitchen, so I plan on throwing it in the filament dryer with something like this.
It maxes out at 65°C but I’m fairly confident 10+ hours should do the trick.
Luckily I live in a place where it lasts forever, so I’m probably only going to be doing it once or twice per year. My current containers are 3+ months old and I’m at 18 and 14% humidity, according to the AMS’s.
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- Comment on Signatures skyrocket for Stop Killing Games campaign after big youtubers take up the cause, resulting in 100k signatures in 2 days. (Details on how to help in text body of post) 2 months ago:
Am European, but not in the EU.
Wish I could do my part too - Comment on Bambu Lab Controversy Deepens: Firmware Update Sparks Backlash 2 months ago:
Honestly, for the price and reliability, it’s hard to beat them.
Personally I am unhappy with what they are doing, but acknowledge that buying a “no-fuzz, just works”-printer was the only way I would ever be allowed to have one in the house.
Now that the missus and kids love printing, it’s easier for me to get another that is open source.
If RatRig can get their Vcore 4 sorted, I’d love to grab one and have a project in the future. - Comment on Bambu Lab’s Controversial ‘Authorization Control’ Hits Budget 3D Printers 3 months ago:
Cheers, HA integration is on the plan for the future, I just strugle with time these days with a small kid and work.