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December 28, 2009 at
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It's taken me three decades and something like 9 electric guitars to find one I actually specifically like, most of them I'm pretty neutral about, some I don't like. Played the Japanese one again last night for one song, then switched over, and yep, it's just got to go. I did take measurements to provide to others, as there's not been much discussion on specifically what the differences are between versions, and what there is doesn't align with my findings.
As for the material and assembly, it was very, very good. I hope that's a good indicator of what to expect from the software/firmware.
I got a little Kodak printer from Vine and finally did a couple prints last night. It's alright, not gonna be getting a very good review. Will stick with an online service for those occasions when I actually want photo prints for posterity.
Two nights ago, I assembled the 3D printer, took it upstairs, and chose not to get started dealing with it so late in the evening. Yesterday, I got the request to migrate a database about 4:00 pm, got the input database about 4:15, and got started moving the data about 4:30. Took until 7:30 to get everything copied over, then another 15 minutes just to get out a Teams message and a status e-mail message to all concerned. Again, 8:00 pm is just too late to get started dealing with a new 3D printer.
Depending on the weather this afternoon, VF might mow the back yard. If not, it's the printer, definitely.
DC has made it back from Spain
It was fun.
Yes it was too quick of a trip.
Yes I'd go back again.
DC has made it back from Spain
It was fun.
Yes it was too quick of a trip.
Yes I'd go back again.
Glad to hear it was a great experience!!
I just have to hope I win both auctions
Two nights ago, I assembled the 3D printer, took it upstairs, and chose not to get started dealing with it so late in the evening. Yesterday, I got the request to migrate a database about 4:00 pm, got the input database about 4:15, and got started moving the data about 4:30. Took until 7:30 to get everything copied over, then another 15 minutes just to get out a Teams message and a status e-mail message to all concerned. Again, 8:00 pm is just too late to get started dealing with a new 3D printer.
DC has made it back from Spain
It was fun.
Yes it was too quick of a trip.
Yes I'd go back again.
I just have to hope I win both auctions
I definitely expected better than this, I guess the current owners of the brand are still sailing on the Kodak name.
Well, too late Tuesday evening, storms and a database migration Wednesday evening, but Thursday night dropped off work two hours early and got the new printer online and in my network. It has a RockPi Linux system built inside, so it's LAN-connected. It took maybe five minutes to assign a static IP address from the router, once I had discovered the MAC address. Then another hour and fifteen minutes to danged-near perfectly align/level the print bed. Could have saved fifteen minutes and two or three iterations, if I hadn't overshot the adjustments once, and went in the wrong direction the next time.
The end result has been everything it should be. Started printing some larger items last night, one earlier in the evening, another just before bedtime. Both of them came out perfectly. The built-in Linux system runs fluidd/klipper/moonraker as the firmware, and supports a USB webcam to track printer activity and capture time-lapse movies. All for only $35 more than the Creality Ender 3 v2 that was such a PiTA. I can highly recommend this Elegoo Neptune 4 printer. Medium format, easy to assemble, easy to install, takes just a little time to calibrate, but after that, it's all smooth sailing and great prints.
Probably the only two shortcomings: a) the eMMC storage is terribly small, with only 2 GB of free space. Plenty for most multi-megabyte Gcode files, though; b) there is no WiFi connectivity, unless you determine a compatible USB wifi dongle, add it, and enable it. On the whole, neither one a game changer. If you want even larger prints for cosplay/armor/helmets, there are also a Pro and a Max version.
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A good long shower, then we visited Jason's Deli for the salad bar. Quite the choices, and VF made quite the salad, which he was not quite able to complete. No real waste, there were maybe two more bites left on the plate when I quit. Now that Mrs. Frogge is fed, VF is relaxing in the recliner, but seriously thinking about visiting the barber shop before they close today. I'm almost two weeks overdue for a trim. Not nearly enough on the top these days, but the sides and back grow like a mofo.
I've already identified the tuning machines I plan to install and ordered them, now just deciding on which pickups to get.
The end result has been everything it should be. Started printing some larger items last night, one earlier in the evening, another just before bedtime. Both of them came out perfectly. The built-in Linux system runs fluidd/klipper/moonraker as the firmware, and supports a USB webcam to track printer activity and capture time-lapse movies. All for only $35 more than the Creality Ender 3 v2 that was such a PiTA. I can highly recommend this Elegoo Neptune 4 printer. Medium format, easy to assemble, easy to install, takes just a little time to calibrate, but after that, it's all smooth sailing and great prints.
Probably the only two shortcomings: a) the eMMC storage is terribly small, with only 2 GB of free space. Plenty for most multi-megabyte Gcode files, though; b) there is no WiFi connectivity, unless you determine a compatible USB wifi dongle, add it, and enable it. On the whole, neither one a game changer. If you want even larger prints for cosplay/armor/helmets, there are also a Pro and a Max version.
Due to the heat of the day and all the activity...I crashed out and didn't even remember to try and stay up to see it. Don't remember hearing that anyone on the team saw it.
That last realization hit me smack dab in the face Sunday morning when I began lining up all the parts against the assembly web page. Uhhhh, something is wrong here, and it appears to have been VF. DOH! No terrible bother, take it as a learning opportunity, which it certainly was. It appears the creator posted a few other sets of pattern files after the ones VF downloaded. The first set of larger parts appears to have been split into multiple smaller parts for purposes of more accurate assembly and inserting electronics. That's what I *should* have downloaded. Oh well. The new printer performed extremely well, it's fast as can be, and with one or two very small exceptions, the print quality is far better than acceptable. In painting as assembling the parts, VF also learned how ridiculously finicky are your typical cans of spray paint. Even with very small four ounce cans of Testor's model paint, the spray is just a bit too heavy at any reasonably close distance. Back up and dust the part a few times for a much better result. Beginning to wonder if an inexpensive air brush set would be worth the investment, as they appear to generate a MUCH finer mist of paint.
That last realization hit me smack dab in the face Sunday morning when I began lining up all the parts against the assembly web page. Uhhhh, something is wrong here, and it appears to have been VF. DOH! No terrible bother, take it as a learning opportunity, which it certainly was. It appears the creator posted a few other sets of pattern files after the ones VF downloaded. The first set of larger parts appears to have been split into multiple smaller parts for purposes of more accurate assembly and inserting electronics. That's what I *should* have downloaded. Oh well. The new printer performed extremely well, it's fast as can be, and with one or two very small exceptions, the print quality is far better than acceptable. In painting as assembling the parts, VF also learned how ridiculously finicky are your typical cans of spray paint. Even with very small four ounce cans of Testor's model paint, the spray is just a bit too heavy at any reasonably close distance. Back up and dust the part a few times for a much better result. Beginning to wonder if an inexpensive air brush set would be worth the investment, as they appear to generate a MUCH finer mist of paint.
At some point I'd like to go down the rabbit hole that is 3D printing.
Tons and tons of cool things to print to make your life better.
Due to the heat of the day and all the activity...I crashed out and didn't even remember to try and stay up to see it. Don't remember hearing that anyone on the team saw it.
That last realization hit me smack dab in the face Sunday morning when I began lining up all the parts against the assembly web page. Uhhhh, something is wrong here, and it appears to have been VF. DOH! No terrible bother, take it as a learning opportunity, which it certainly was. It appears the creator posted a few other sets of pattern files after the ones VF downloaded. The first set of larger parts appears to have been split into multiple smaller parts for purposes of more accurate assembly and inserting electronics. That's what I *should* have downloaded. Oh well. The new printer performed extremely well, it's fast as can be, and with one or two very small exceptions, the print quality is far better than acceptable. In painting as assembling the parts, VF also learned how ridiculously finicky are your typical cans of spray paint. Even with very small four ounce cans of Testor's model paint, the spray is just a bit too heavy at any reasonably close distance. Back up and dust the part a few times for a much better result. Beginning to wonder if an inexpensive air brush set would be worth the investment, as they appear to generate a MUCH finer mist of paint.
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