amminadabz

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[–] amminadabz@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 months ago

I think I checked the e-steps when I upgraded the extruder (been I while, I don't remember) but I can check again

[–] amminadabz@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I hadn't heard of tightening the nozzle while hot, but I'll definitely give that a try

[–] amminadabz@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 months ago (4 children)

Not entirely sure what "cold pull" means. I unscrewed the nozzle while the machine was powered off and the hot end was room temperature. Blasted the living hell out of the nozzle with a small torch, scrubbed it inside and out with a brass bristle brush, ran one of the bristles through the end of the nozzle. With the nozzle and ptfe out, I heated the hot end to 60 C to loosen the remaining chunk of filament and pushed it out the bottom with the handle of a needle file. It came out in one solid piece. Shined a light through both hot end and nozzle individually and it looked clear.

[–] amminadabz@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 months ago (7 children)

This is the first print I've done after removing and thoroughly cleaning the nozzle, unclogging the hot end, and adjusting the extruder clamping force. Guess it could be that the bed needs leveling, I haven't checked it in a while.

Honestly starting to think this blue filament is cursed, something goes wrong every time I use it. (I do dry it thoroughly every time I take it out of storage)

 

Started printing this filament shrinkage test and had to leave the house. When I came back, the whole upper half of the part had shifted after the first few layers, and it left two solid blobs attached and one ball of spaghetti. The magnetic bed doesn't appear to have moved. Part is still solidly adhered to the print bed. How did this happen, and how can I keep it from happening again?

[–] amminadabz@sh.itjust.works 40 points 2 years ago (12 children)

Number three will get you through most all fences, walls, and locked doors. Become ungovernable.

[–] amminadabz@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago

I'm from Arkansas, US. I identify more with my small town than with my state or nation. I also identify as a southerner, but somewhat reluctantly.

In times like these, I repeat the mantra: "At least you're not in Mississippi."

 

I've got a few DS styluses that I'm going to sell for cheap on eBay. I know some are for the DS Lite (I think the purple one is). Which DS variant is the Blue one for?

[–] amminadabz@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 years ago

Weightless by Marconi Union if you want something relaxing, and anything by Alon Mor for some more exciting, incredibly sound designed music.

[–] amminadabz@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 years ago

That definitely looks promising. What's the workflow for getting the subscription data into the application?

[–] amminadabz@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I hear you. If I already had a list of the subscriptions I have, then yeah that would work. But I am a forgetful person, so I need (or I suppose, want) a tool that will get me to that starting point.

 

I'm looking for a tool that can help me keep track of what subscriptions I'm paying for. I don't really need extra functionality, I'm happy to cancel them manually. As someone who listens to podcasts, I've heard about Rocket Money, and it seems like it would get the job done. The question is: can I trust them with all of that data? Are there more privacy-respecting alternatives I should be considering?

[–] amminadabz@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago

Podcasts! They're not all boring

[–] amminadabz@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago

Impressive. Very nice. Let's see the Duke of Savoy's lover.

 

I'm recapping the analog and logic boards on my Macintosh SE, because they have known leak risks. Is there any evidence that the Sony PSU has similar problems, or can I leave it alone?

 

Criticism is welcome!

Symbolism breakdown:

  • The gold semicircle represents the rising or setting sun, a symbol of change. Morrilton is currently growing after a period of decline, so this sun represents the glories of the past and of the future.
  • The white field represents a blank slate, the city's enormous potential to grow. It also represents the sense of morality and community that binds its people together.
  • The green band represents Petit Jean mountain just outside the city, and the semicircular cutout represents the Arkansas River Valley which encompasses Morrilton and many of its neighbors.
  • The ruddy semicircle with white border represents a wine glass; Morrilton is the seat of Conway county, where the sale of alcohol is allowed, surrounded by dry counties to the east, north, and west. The color also represents Morrilton's 3 major educational institutions (UACCM, SCCSD, and Sacred Heart) all of whose primary school colors are a shade of red.
  • The blue band represents the Arkansas River, on whose shores the original settlement was built. This further represents the rich history of the city, as well as the past and present flow of trade along the river, railroads, and I-40.

I feel somewhat confident in the geometry of this design, but I don't know anything about color theory so I'm open to suggestions on that. The present colors were picked with the help of an AI, followed by some mathematical derivation using software and hand tweaking.

 

I'll be in DFW for a concert in May. Do any locals have recommendations for retrocomputing locales in the area? I.e. used electronics stores, recycling centers that let you take things, et cetera. I know Computer Reset is pretty much done at this point, but I'm from rural Arkansas so I imagine there's still a few good spots much better than what I have at home.

 

I love the graphic design on these old removable media.

 

Image description: retweet chain

@amminadabz : ANimal CRACKerss in my SOOP

@CBC_DankyDont : monkeys and rabbits loop the loop

@amminadabz : People say that white people have no culture

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cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/4471840

What are some poems or other texts that you think should be put to music? I might use one or two of your answers :)

 

cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/4471840

What are some poems or other texts that you think should be put to music? I might use one or two of your answers :)

 

What are some poems or other texts that you think should be put to music? I might use one or two of your answers :)

 

I have been a bad plant parent and left my poor ficus in a hot sunny car for a few hours during a move. I've now gotten it to a place where it gets the right amount of sun (I think) and watered it, but it still isn't doing well. First one, now two leaves are drooping, and the top of the stem is shriveled. What can I do to help it?

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