For a long time, I have been using Mellanox 10G SFP+ 10G networking cards between my main PC and my NAS and they have been flawless. The problem is that it restricts my video card to 8x mode. The performance drop is incredibly minor, but it is something that has always bothered me. I recently… Read More »
I had my Essential PH1 phone on pre-order and I was notified today that it shipped. Also included (in the same email no less), was that the phone is currently not compatible with the Verizon network. This phone was marketed as unlocked and compatible with all major US carriers. This announcement — bundled with a… Read More »
I’ve seen a lot of instructions online requiring quite a few edits to the domain policy or registry. I have found that it only takes two policy changes to enable this feature in Windows 10. Using gpedit.msc, navigate to: Local Computer Policy → Computer Configuration → Administrative Templates → Windows Components → Windows Hello for Business → Use biometrics (set… Read More »
Once I got my i3 MK2 running and calibrated, I spent some time capturing the printing process. Here are a few selections:
Here is my entire assembly process sped up 75x. I think it came out pretty well!
I am finally complete with my Prusa i3 MK2 printer assembly!
Continuing with assembly, here is my work installing the extruder, power supply, and heat bed. Only the RAMbo installation remains! Unfortunately, I lost a file while transferring from my SD card, so there is around 15 minutes missing from the extruder assembly. PSU/Heat Bed assembly:
Continuing on my Prusa build. So far it has been easier than the Y-axis assembly, but the some the parts have been very tight-fitting, requiring the use of a hammer for the Z-axis assembly. Assembling the X-axis: Assembling the Z-axis:
I received my Prusa i3 MK2 3D printer kit in and started assembly. I have never used nor even seen a 3D printer in person, so I figure this will be at least a little challenging to get up and running. So far, I have only completed the y-axis. This step took about 3 hours… Read More »
Pebble has announced that it will be acquired by Fitbit, which is fine. I mean good for them! However, they will be completely shut down, halting all hardware production and support. I have used a Pebble for about 1 1/2 years now and have (had) a Pebble Time 2 on order. I know I can’t… Read More »