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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One month with the Bowflex C6 and Peloton Mobile!
I cannot believe that it has been a month since I received my Bowflex C6 Indoor Cycling bike and since I signed up for the Peloton subscription! I will be quick on this next statement: I am loving it. This bike in conjunction with the Peloton Mobile app have been fantastic and been very motivational …
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Polaroid Cube Act Two – First Impressions
Background: A couple weekends ago I was out shopping with my wife, and my brother-in-law and while out we happened upon a "Full HD Action Camera" for $20.00 and were very surprised, yet skeptical. The camera is the Polaroid Cube Act Two. One note I feel obliged to point out is that I am a …
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Bowflex C6 Indoor Cycling Bike – First Impressions
Last year I made a concerted effort to improve my level of activity and fitness and began doing more to get out and be more active. I began taking about 40 minutes at lunch time to get in a 2+ mile walk, and then would try and do the same in the evenings when I …
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2019 Year in Review
2019 has been a heck of a ride. While things behind the scenes have been quite hectic, things on this site have been doing better than I anticipated. I started 2019 with the goal of trying to improve on the 2018 stats for the site, and use the momentum to continue the growth. Well, that …
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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