Since my last post updating what I have done on my Creality Ender 3 I have made some additional updates, somewhat by choice, mostly by need. I have installed the WhamBam System's flexible build platform, as previously acknowledged, I have swapped out the Creality silent board with the SKR Mini E3 v2 and installed the …
I installed the Wham Bam Flexible Build System on my Creality Ender 3
In the ever evolving saga of my time with the Creality Ender 3 including changes, upgrades, and refinements I decided to change the build surface that I am using. Originally, my Creality Ender 3 came with a removable and flexible build surface, but I never had success with it. I read around and watched videos …
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Two Years with the Creality Ender 3
It has been a little over two years since I purchased my Creality Ender 3, am I happy with my purchase? Short answer, yes! Long answer below: I wrote a blog post about my Creality Ender 3 in November 2018, shortly after buying my Ender 3 on Amazon. I was a novice, and still consider …
Installing the Creality BLTouch Auto Bed Leveling Kit on my Ender 3
During the pandemic I have had a lot more time to work with my Creality Ender 3. This has led to a lot of time manually leveling the bed and working to achieve success when getting the initial layers on my prints. The process of constantly re-leveling the bed, and having things change between prints …
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Things to make on your Traeger Grill
So, you're thinking of picking up a Traeger but you are conflicted - "Will I use it?", "what will I make with it?" Or, you are just looking for some ideas on what to make with your grill... Well, whatever brought you, here are some options. Pulled Pork Burritos Previously I made a post about …
3D Printing and Model Railroading
3D Printing and Model Railroading are two hobbies of mine that I have posted about and are two hobbies that I feel could overlap quite well, but I have not come across many pages/forums that really go too deep into it. I follow different groups on Facebook and follow some sub-reddits with both of these …
Don’t be afraid to learn something new – My experience fixing my older MacBook Pro
I am in the process of starting some new projects and was in need of a new notebook computer. I had been struggling to pull the trigger on something because I definitely consider myself a power user, but I also am a Mac user. While I use both Mac and PC about equally, for my …
I upgraded the main board on my Creality Ender 3!
About a year ago I posted about purchasing a Creality Ender 3 3D Printer and I have enjoyed having it, but have not been able to using it much in that time. I definitely was getting disheartened with it as I was having extremely inconsistent results. I eventually had to shelf the printer as we …
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Google Analytics now available for Premium WordPress users!
I have been writing this blog and focusing on grilling, sports, photography, and home projects for over a year now, but I have yet to post about the analytical side of the site until now. While at work on Wednesday afternoon I received an email from WordPress that made me absolutely excited: "Just released: Google …
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Traeger Tips and Tricks
I have been a happy Traeger Grill owner for over a year now and I have a few suggestions to prospective owners and new Traeger Grill Owners. A lot of people that are new to Pellet Grills, or Traeger life, have issues with the grill and, from what I have been seeing, a lot of …