the16bitgamer
@the16bitgamer@programming.dev
- Comment on Looking to get my first 3d printer, any suggestions? 3 days ago:
Hummm, lots of good suggestions. Honestly what I would do is get something cheap that works. Then learn what your needs are.
3D Printers are a tool, and like all tools there are cheap ones which break in 30 seconds if you are actually using them. And tools which will last a lifetime but cost a fortune.
As someone who started with the (at the time) budget printer, the MonoPrice Select Mini. My suggestions are are follows.
200mm x 200mm x 200mm heated bed. This is common for printers who are clones of the i3 and isn’t hard to get cheap.
Doesn’t require proprietary software or can use open source software. Back in the day some printers would only take gcode from their proprietary slicer software. Flashforge comes to mind. But just check if what you are buying has a profile (even community made) for you slicer. Prusa and Cura are the 2 popular ones everything else is based on.
Automatic bed levelling. Whether it’s magnets like a MK3 or a touch sensor like the ender 3. So long as it can mesh bed level out of the box it’s fine. So long have I tried to dial in my printer only for it to need to be dialled in again.
Finally check Amazon or other sites for replacement parts. This is a machine and parts wear down. You don’t need to replace everything, but belts hot end assemblies, print beds and sensors are a going to break and need replacing.
For my recommendation is for a ender 3 s1 or the elegoo Neptune as they meet my spec and look fine. Though triple check with reviews
- Comment on What first emulation handheld would you recommend? 5 days ago:
When it comes to playing DS/3DS games the best hardware I found that can do it well is an iPad… or a 3DS.
No one is really focusing on making a good stylus for tablets and the iPad works well for DS games. And it has enough power to play and do everything else… except 3DS since Apple didn’t permit JIT.
3DS on the other hand is easy to mod, easy to run archived games and does everything nicely. Sure it takes time to setup, but it’s worth it.
- Comment on Virtual Boy: Nintendo Classics - Announcement Trailer 1 week ago:
On the one hand this is a blatant cash grab.
On the other, compared to the $1000 for Jacks Bros this is the deal of the century
- Comment on Weekly Recommendations Thread: What are you playing this week? 1 week ago:
Other than Hollow Knight (thanks Gog sale)
Metroid Fusion and dread. Picked it up and haven’t put it down
- Comment on Bye Intel, hi AMD! I’m done after 2 dead Intels 1 week ago:
I went from Ryzen 1000 to intel 12000 since I need single threaded performance above all else (CAD). Plus it was a steal of a deal.
If Intel ever sorts out their drivers or it gets cheap enough I might for at 14000 chip but no further.
- Comment on Re-design my Virtual Boy Tripod Kit. Looks amazing 3 weeks ago:
Depends on the tripod. Being able to have something more sturdy hold it is fantastic, but since it’s juts a 1/4” adapter you can adapt it to anything.
- Comment on Re-design my Virtual Boy Tripod Kit. Looks amazing 3 weeks ago:
I can’t tell if I am still seeing red because I played the virtual boy too long… or if my eyes are just bleeding. I’ll check after this headache goes away
- Comment on PSP games that are enjoyable without the nostalgia-factor 3 weeks ago:
The Sims 2 recommendation is no joke. Honestly picked it up hoping it would be like he pc game. Kept it since it’s a wacky story game with aliens, cults, robots and vampires.
- Comment on PSP games that are enjoyable without the nostalgia-factor 3 weeks ago:
PixelJunk Monsters - tower defence game with a fantastic soundtrack
Patchwork hero’s - fun puzzle game where you take down giant airships
Everyday Shooter - twin stick shooter with a unique soundtrack
Persona 3 Portable - even atlus remastered this game as is.
I would also throw in GTA Vice City stories - love the story and it holds up better than liberty city stories
- Submitted 3 weeks ago to 3dprinting@lemmy.world | 5 comments
- Comment on Today’s game consoles are historically overpriced 3 weeks ago:
Can confirm, got PS4 for $200 (used) and most games for $10-$20 each new.
- Comment on Weekly Recommendations Thread: What are you playing this week? 3 weeks ago:
PixelJunk Monsters 2. It was like $3 and a fantastic price for that. Not as good as the first game, but an amazing tower defence game nonetheless
- Comment on Remember to dry your filament kids 4 weeks ago:
Mine is just Polydryer. Keep the box low humidity keep the filament low humidity.
Need more testing to see how well this works though since swapping filament in these boxes is inefficient and the beads quickly get used before you need to reset them.
Only do this if you have money to burn, or you are doing 3d printing as a business and at scale
- Comment on Added LED's to a clear bag 4 weeks ago:
The material is… difficult to work with. The front pocket was the best spot for it.
- Comment on Remember to dry your filament kids 4 weeks ago:
It’s PETG and I’ve moved to a very wet environment. Stringing and popping and a big issue here. My last place though was a lot dryer and didn’t need this solution.
- Comment on Remember to dry your filament kids 4 weeks ago:
They are, Polydry box
- Comment on Remember to dry your filament kids 4 weeks ago:
Yup, the humidity on it is better but could be dryer.
- Comment on Remember to dry your filament kids 4 weeks ago:
No
- Comment on Remember to dry your filament kids 4 weeks ago:
Yes
- Submitted 4 weeks ago to 3dprinting@lemmy.world | 45 comments
- Comment on What are some games with absolutely fantastic soundtracks? 1 month ago:
Fantastic game soundtracks are the ones which I actually go out of my way to acquire. Chrono Trigger, PixelJunkMonsters Deluxe, SimCity 3000, and Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair.
- Comment on What's your preferred way of buying games? (digital/physical/physical digital) 1 month ago:
In my view Physical games are digital game in containers that we’ve yet to figure out to open. Digital games almost always have a DRM on top of it, and rarely can be used outside of their designated environment. My GameBoy, and PSP games have had a very long shelf life thanks to emulation and the various methods to back them up.
- Comment on What's your preferred way of buying games? (digital/physical/physical digital) 1 month ago:
Agreed on the “whole game needs to be on disc”. Was the reason I never bought Reignited Trilogy on Switch physically. No point since it was basically a digital game anyways.
- Comment on What's your preferred way of buying games? (digital/physical/physical digital) 1 month ago:
I have a bit more nuances on that. Some games are Steam or console only, so what I do there is get them deeeply discounted so that if I was to loose them the hit isn’t much. Otherwise GOG like digital services, or physical all the way.
The other way I look at it is for systems like the Switch or 3DS, where once it’s cracked open. The game has a very high chance at being emulated easily with wider compatibility than it would otherwise.
- Submitted 1 month ago to patientgamers@sh.itjust.works | 38 comments
- Comment on Steam Survey for July 2025 shows Linux approaching 3% 1 month ago:
I’m doing my part
- Comment on Finished Links Awakening Remake on Hero Mode. 1 month ago:
I personally prefer DX. The GB printer bonus gives the game such a personality which is sadly missing.
If it was the same price I’d say pick the one you wanna play, but since it’s more expensive it’s not doing anything which makes it worth more.
At MSRP it’s price is crazy
- Comment on Finished Links Awakening Remake on Hero Mode. 1 month ago:
Yup, has a grapple point for it
- Comment on Finished Links Awakening Remake on Hero Mode. 1 month ago:
I love the original and it still inches this one out. With that said, try the original again. Since if you like it and want more you have the oracle games to play
- Comment on Finished Links Awakening Remake on Hero Mode. 1 month ago:
First 2 dungeons are a slog. Get a fairy bottle and cream and it’s slow going. But it levels the playing field
