• Trying PHA

    Trying PHA

    I was watching an Info cable channel. The subject was the world wide plastic pollution problem in all its many forms. Of course I was thinking of my plastic 3D printing obsession. I commonly use more than several types of plastic. PLA, PETG, TPU, ASA are my most common. I also have used PVA, Nylon,…

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  • Creality CFS Update

    Creality CFS Update

    Creality CFS There is a thing that a techno-mechanical nerd like me appreciates. That is diagnosing a problem with a machine and getting it working correctly. I just accomplished that with my Creality K2plus 3D printer and it’s CFS (Creality Filament System). The printer has always performed well with a single filament feed. But the…

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  • What’s a CAD?

    What’s a CAD?

    I spend much of my time playing with CAD without trying to be one. A cad is typically described as a rude, selfish, or dishonest man, often behaving badly, especially towards women. The term can imply someone who is charming on the surface but lacks good morals or respect. My CAD is all CAPS and…

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  • Snapmaker U1 Top Cover

    Snapmaker U1 Top Cover

    I have been using my new Snapmaker U1 four filament / four extruder 3D printer for several weeks. I am impressed with the performance of four separate print heads. The U1 is a keeper. I did not order (pre-order) the top cover during the kickstarter. It was a pricey add-on and not immediately available. I…

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  • CFS Faults

    CFS Faults

    The Tragedy of Single Nozzle Multifilament 3D Printing. I have found what I consider two major faults with the (CFS) single nozzle multi filament swapping system. My experience is with one manufacture but all systems of this type are quite similar. I’ll even suggest they are almost copies of each other. The system I have…

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  • Snapmaker U1 Update

    Snapmaker U1 Update

    I now have 3 weeks, almost four… running my new Snapmaker U1 four color (or filament) FDM printer.  Totally impressed with the printing results. Excellent quality using the Snapmaker Orca slicer. So far I have run the Snapmaker supplied PLA (It was included with the printer (4 – 500G spools)) and Overture PETG (4 colors). …

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  • The Plastic Issue

    The Plastic Issue

    I write a post on this topic about once a year. They are scattered in my other blogs. These posts help me self-justify my use of plastics. When I saw the picture I thought… “This pellican has created a real big bill for the pollution clean-up!” My main hobby today is 3D printing plastic products…

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  • Snapmaker U1

    Snapmaker U1

    Snapmaker sent out a pre-release announcement on their new U1 4 color four head FDM printer. They have working prototypes they can use for marketing and to attract potential buyers. Obvious baiting tactics but it has me looking. I own a Creality K2 plus that does four to sixteen colors. I will probably never go…

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  • CrealityPrint V6 on Ubuntu

    CrealityPrint V6 on Ubuntu

    Still working within my Linux computer system. I now have both my Bluetooth Logitec keyboard and Bluetooth mouse working double duty between my Mac-mini and Linux PC’s. Also sharing the same video monitor by using a manual video selection switch. Just the touch of a push button. MAC is #1 and Linux is #2. Both…

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