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SamSkwanch @thesamskwanch.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Has anyone run klipper on an old nvidia shield tablet?

SamSkwanch @thesamskwanch.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Hey @mobiledom.bsky.social and @danthe3dprintdad.bsky.social if I remember right you guys were playing around with Linux lately. I’m looking for some recommendations for a Linux distro that’s noob friendly to setup on a NAS. Any chance you could help?

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SamSkwanch @thesamskwanch.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

It’s alive I swear this pc is built with a purpose and it isn’t to anger people in the tech space but… 265k and 5060ti 😂

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SamSkwanch @thesamskwanch.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

Was trying to learn some blender animation techniques and got frustrated with the way the instructor was modeling so I followed along using my own workflow, got to a section where they require an addon that they made but do not share and it’s not publicly listed anywhere, so I RE’d my own…

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SamSkwanch @thesamskwanch.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

I really need to set aside some funds and get a new cpu, motherboard and ram… watching the Xeon hit 100% over and over is making me sad.

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SamSkwanch @thesamskwanch.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

If I was still running my old GPU I would be distraught about the error I caught in my render after it was halfway done and I noticed an error I left in. Now I’m just gonna let it ride and if it’s noticeable in the animation I’ll go back to fix it.

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SamSkwanch @thesamskwanch.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Spent a while last night working in blender and for the life of me can’t figure out what is incorrect on this part. I think I need to walk it back and start it fresh.

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Marlin Firmware @marlinfw.org · 15/07/2025

With so many changes in our industry, now is Marlin's critical moment. Our sponsorship is in steep decline, yet our workload is holding steady. As we continue support and development we need your help now more than ever! marlinfw.org/docs/develop... #3DPrinting #RepRap #OpenSource

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SamSkwanch @thesamskwanch.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

I gave away a ton of @printedsolid.bsky.social Jessie PLA recently to local people that were either getting into 3D printing or needed filament for projects and the one constant bit of feedback I got was “this stuff prints better than anything else I’ve tried”. I just wish they made ABS/ASA lol.

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SamSkwanch @thesamskwanch.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Just had to chase myself off of eBay, I want a graphics tablet but know I shouldn’t buy one right now I have other priorities. But dang 125 bucks for an xp-pen artist 16 gen 2 seems like a good deal…

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SamSkwanch @thesamskwanch.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

GPU udate, they say it will be here tomorrow now, it looks like it’s taking a different route than they normally use, we shall see.

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SamSkwanch @thesamskwanch.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Got excited and ordered a new GPU they said should be here Monday, got tracking… it’s being shipped via fedex. I swear the island from cast away is their hub nearest to me. 🤞 it makes it in a timely manner.

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SamSkwanch @thesamskwanch.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Waited around all day and finally got my delivery… they shipped the wrong size… big sad

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SamSkwanch @thesamskwanch.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Date confirmed, going to pick up the next project this weekend. Super excited for the “pain” this will bring hahaha.

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SamSkwanch @thesamskwanch.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Printing the parts but am I going to actually assemble it… maybe…

One arm of a quadcopter 3D printed in grey ASA

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SamSkwanch @thesamskwanch.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

So I rehab lots of 3D printers and other tech in my free time and usually don’t share much of it as it is incredibly boring content wise. I just got a call offering something that I think would be a cool rehab/update project and can’t wait.

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SamSkwanch @thesamskwanch.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Just submitted my #PumpkinJam creation as I am personally out of time for the weekend. Good luck to everyone that participated this was a really fun little exercise.

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SamSkwanch @thesamskwanch.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

You really don’t realize the scale of things until you run a test print, those details are tiiiiiiiiiny. #PumpkinJam

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SamSkwanch @thesamskwanch.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

I should have just worked on sculpting the base by hand, I think my cpu is about to light on fire 😂🤣😂 #PumpkinJam

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SamSkwanch @thesamskwanch.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Gotta force some extra productivity today, just make it happen, there is no reason to not keep moving forward.

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SamSkwanch @thesamskwanch.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

I just want a true faithful remake of No One Lives Forever or at least a rerelease for modern systems. I hope one day someone can get permission to dig through the dusty old filing cabinets to determine who owns the rights.

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SamSkwanch @thesamskwanch.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

That was a nightmare, had to swap the power supply in my NAS and it refused to boot after, somehow I knocked one stick of ram loose, I can’t wait to migrate this to its new hardware as soon as the new rack gets here.

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CarlThePumpkinMan @carlthepumpkinman.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

2 more days!!! Still time to sign up! details: docs.google.com/document/d/1... #PumpkinJam #3dprinting

flyer for the Pumpkin Jam; details in the link in the post!

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CarlThePumpkinMan @carlthepumpkinman.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Did you know that signing up for the Pumpkin Jam does NOT indicate a commitment to participate? So like... if you're at all interested, you may as well sign up! Details here: docs.google.com/document/d/1... #pumpkinjam #3dprinting

Pumpkin Jam flyer; more info in the link in the post!

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SamSkwanch @thesamskwanch.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Sometimes you just don’t print out enough bolts hahaha, I have to laugh or else I’ll cry.

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SamSkwanch @thesamskwanch.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Shaking my head so hard while talking to my friend and they can’t wrap their head around me having symmetrical 1gig fiber and not wanting any “smart” appliances or tvs. I am fully committed to being on team dumb appliances. I even complain about my voron being on its own network lol.

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SamSkwanch @thesamskwanch.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

I am still impressed by my original SV06 series printers running @marlinfw.org fired up the plus for the first time in about a year, loaded some PETG that has been open in a Florida garage and sent it without even thinking about it. Not perfect but it works.

Honeycomb patterned 1U cover plate for a 10 inch networking rack.

Closeup of the 3D printed 1U cover plate for a 10 inch network rack

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SamSkwanch @thesamskwanch.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

So fun fact you can use the original base extrusions from an ender 3 (non-pro) as a giant base for the original VLMP from @adam-v3d.bsky.social. It’s ridiculous and I did it just for a laugh but now I am thinking it could be useful to slap a drawer in there.

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SamSkwanch @thesamskwanch.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Why do I do these things, just ordered 2 older xeons because I found some motherboards hahaha now where did the sack full of ddr4 get off to?

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SamSkwanch @thesamskwanch.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Gave away my mk3s today, I can’t wait to see what they end up making with it. I needed some space and it has had the least amount of usage lately.

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SamSkwanch @thesamskwanch.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

I keep seeing little bits of centauri carbon content here and there and I am thinking of ordering one and forgetting about it until it shows up and I get a little surprise.

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SamSkwanch @thesamskwanch.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

My goodness I need to fix the networking nightmare in my media area

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SamSkwanch @thesamskwanch.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Putting together an order from Digikey and I see some of my items are tariffed yay.

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SamSkwanch @thesamskwanch.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Is there a good reason as to why the “neopixel” header on a BTT Octopus pro is not socketed, just being bare pins is not the most fun thing for a stable connection.

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SamSkwanch @thesamskwanch.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Wow I just did the research to figure out what terminals and housings I need to make “DuPont” wire type connections with the proper quality parts and dang that’s expensive, not even counting the proper crimping tool.

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SamSkwanch @thesamskwanch.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

This may be a silly question but why haven’t I seen anyone (could have missed it) setup recirculation of the exhaust on a trident to keep the chamber warm/consistent. I know Nevermore and bed fans work but it seems like an obvious experiment to me.

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SamSkwanch @thesamskwanch.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Debating swapping my side panels out from the acrylic to something a little more substantial and light blocking. @canuckcreator.bsky.social do you have any suggestions for tridents that both blocks light and insulates decently?

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SamSkwanch @thesamskwanch.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Does anyone else hate peeling acrylic panels as much as I do?

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mandicreally.com @mandicreally.com · 31/03/2025

A post I never hoped to make... We're Getting Kicked OUT! Of our home, and my studio. Check out this video to learn more and how you can help: youtu.be/ax3oOzlR8TU

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SamSkwanch @thesamskwanch.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

Wow went to go pickup some m3 hardware locally because I was running really low and got quoted 90 cents per m3x10 ummmm I walked away and ordered 100 from one of the other local suppliers for 5 bucks to pick up in the morning. That’s just greed on a weekend.

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SamSkwanch @thesamskwanch.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

The curse of using a hardware kit that comes with black stainless bolts(screws) is as I am working my way outwards I have run out so now all of my hinges and accessories have standard stainless hardware and it does not match… oh well I guess I’ll spend some time with a sharpie to make it match.

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SamSkwanch @thesamskwanch.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Looking for a supplier for some HX25002-2R housings and associated pins, I am surprised nobody stocks these in the US. I don’t want premade extension cables I need to make some custom bits lol.

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SamSkwanch @thesamskwanch.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

So if I use my Sovol to make parts for a voron is it gonna be considered some weird voodoo type situation?

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SamSkwanch @thesamskwanch.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

I am a tech lover and absolutely enjoy new things but I just don’t get very excited about new printer releases from any company, I can’t wait to see the teardown by @adam-v3d.bsky.social because that part really interests me.

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SamSkwanch @thesamskwanch.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

Playing with some “neopixels” tonight after a long time and have to keep telling myself “no… I don’t need to make the printer throw up like a drunk unicorn”.

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SamSkwanch @thesamskwanch.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

I think tonight is gonna be exhaust night and do some paneling up. I am exhausted from the day but I am enjoying making progress.

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SamSkwanch @thesamskwanch.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Whoever thought that ultra rigid wire was the right choice for the stealthburner LEDs that came with this harness should be reprimanded very very harshly, I’m cutting it off, assembling it without LEDs wired and I’ll fix it properly… eventually.

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SamSkwanch @thesamskwanch.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

I’m taking bets as to if my taps get delivered before or after the sun goes down, I don’t think I’ve received an Amazon delivery before sundown in over a year so that’s where my money is going.

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SamSkwanch @thesamskwanch.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Waiting on some taps to come in and I am not sure why I have virtually no motivation to push forward on the trident build today.

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SamSkwanch @thesamskwanch.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Ok so stealthchop was making the motors scream which was fun now it’s “quiet” now I must figure out the dropping rear z issue

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