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[tworley]

The shift points in this car are awful as is Ford sync - far and away the worst infotainment system I've ever used.

I can vouch that Ford sync is horrible. My Bluetooth is so finicky, I found an update for it which gave me the artist and song title for the dash, but it only connects automatically about 30% of the time. Then I have to go thru the arduous effort of hitting menu, auxiliary, auxiliary mode, Bluetooth. Other times it will just disconnect and say Bluetooth unavailable and I have to reboot the system.

But having a different daily driver other than the jeep sure is nice

 

[rasband]

I can vouch that Ford sync is horrible. My Bluetooth is so finicky, I found an update for it which gave me the artist and song title for the dash, but it only connects automatically about 30% of the time. Then I have to go thru the arduous effort of hitting menu, auxiliary, auxiliary mode, Bluetooth. Other times it will just disconnect and say Bluetooth unavailable and I have to reboot the system.

But having a different daily driver other than the jeep sure is nice

I'll likely swap the head unit for wireless android auto and replace the blown speakers (surprising since the previous owner didn't drive it and the battery was dead!).

 

[Mike_H]

The jeep is officially a garage queen that is only for fun, after getting a daily driver for the low price of fixing it and cleaning up my garage. It's nothing special, but it does keep my better half happy with a more young kid friendly vehicle. Another bonus is now the jeep can be down for a few days+ at a time for a stack of projects.

This vehicle has sat in a parking spot for the last 4 years. Fortunately (so far) a battery and tracing wires later (due to something eating some wires), it's driving fairly well. Needs fluids, tires, and possibly a brake job (or to at least break them back in).

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Dang! That looks like a pretty decent car for the low price of parts and labor! Nice score!

And yes, sync is AWFUL! The version I had in 14 F150 was better than the original version, but still pretty terrible. My MIL has a Taurus with the original sync system and it’s just bad…which is fine for her, since she doesn’t even know what streaming music is, lol

 

[rasband]

In the vein of organizing, I am leveling up how I store things that are often just in piles. First up, some M12 battery holders. Another couple are printing now for the larger batteries that will mount on the wall above this. Next to it will be the charger wall mounted and a basket large enough to put dead batteries in when I can't keep the charger clear as I use them. M18 to follow...

 

[Viking Jeeper]

In the vein of organizing, I am leveling up how I store things that are often just in piles. First up, some M12 battery holders. Another couple are printing now for the larger batteries that will mount on the wall above this. Next to it will be the charger wall mounted and a basket large enough to put dead batteries in when I can't keep the charger clear as I use them. M18 to follow...

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I've often thought I should get a printer. I know printer prices vary widely but what would you estimate the materials cost for that three battery holder was?

 

[rasband]

I've often thought I should get a printer. I know printer prices vary widely but what would you estimate the materials cost for that three battery holder was?

Assuming you own the printer already, I can tell you exactly. With most "slicer" software you can input the material you are using (cost, weight, etc) - and it can tell you when you generate the code for the printer to use. Here's an example from that 3-m12 holder (which could be made cheaper as I had much too high of an infill, a finer detail than necessary because I am dialing in some other settings). $2.06 (plus whatever that electricity cost).

If there's a microcenter by you and you (or someone you know) is a "new customer" you can get this same printer for like $100. It was more when I bought it, but a few useful upgrades add to the cost a bit. (a better bed material $30, auto leveling $30, dual z rods $30, direct drive $0.97 material).

There is a lot to consider when you're thinking about what material to use (PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, PC, etc) which changes the pricing a bit, though not by much for the standard filaments - but that is pretty much a part by part decision. I have stacks of PLA and PETG, then a few rolls of more specialized things (like those with carbon fiber inlayed) - all for different uses.

 

[NashvilleTJ]

Assuming you own the printer already, I can tell you exactly. With most "slicer" software you can input the material you are using (cost, weight, etc) - and it can tell you when you generate the code for the printer to use. Here's an example from that 3-m12 holder (which could be made cheaper as I had much too high of an infill, a finer detail than necessary because I am dialing in some other settings). $2.06 (plus whatever that electricity cost).

If there's a microcenter by you and you (or someone you know) is a "new customer" you can get this same printer for like $100. It was more when I bought it, but a few useful upgrades add to the cost a bit. (a better bed material $30, auto leveling $30, dual z rods $30, direct drive $0.97 material).

There is a lot to consider when you're thinking about what material to use (PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, PC, etc) which changes the pricing a bit, though not by much for the standard filaments - but that is pretty much a part by part decision. I have stacks of PLA and PETG, then a few rolls of more specialized things (like those with carbon fiber inlayed) - all for different uses.


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That’s really cool. And I am quite surpised how inexpensive it is now.

So, what do you thinkk it would cost to print, say, a sewing machine…?

 

[psrivats]

That’s really cool. And I am quite surpised how inexpensive it is now.

So, what do you thinkk it would cost to print, say, a sewing machine… a jeep?

FIFY

 

[rasband]

So, what do you thinkk it would cost to print, say, a sewing machine…?

My better half said I have too many hobbies already, so I'm not authorized to learn or advise on sewing yet. I did love seeing your work recently and was drooling over the results!

 

[Mike_H]

Assuming you own the printer already, I can tell you exactly. With most "slicer" software you can input the material you are using (cost, weight, etc) - and it can tell you when you generate the code for the printer to use. Here's an example from that 3-m12 holder (which could be made cheaper as I had much too high of an infill, a finer detail than necessary because I am dialing in some other settings). $2.06 (plus whatever that electricity cost).

If there's a microcenter by you and you (or someone you know) is a "new customer" you can get this same printer for like $100. It was more when I bought it, but a few useful upgrades add to the cost a bit. (a better bed material $30, auto leveling $30, dual z rods $30, direct drive $0.97 material).

There is a lot to consider when you're thinking about what material to use (PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, PC, etc) which changes the pricing a bit, though not by much for the standard filaments - but that is pretty much a part by part decision. I have stacks of PLA and PETG, then a few rolls of more specialized things (like those with carbon fiber inlayed) - all for different uses.


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A hundred bucks? I’m a buyer there. What is this “microcenter” you speak of? I’ve always wanted my own printer, but never wanted to drop the coin on it, since I have access to them at work…but it sure would be fun to experiment on my own with different materials.

My wife has also told me no more hobbies…but she did let me buy the sewing machine, since I can make patio furniture for her now!

 

[rasband]

A hundred bucks? I’m a buyer there. What is this “microcenter” you speak of? I’ve always wanted my own printer, but never wanted to drop the coin on it, since I have access to them at work…but it sure would be fun to experiment on my own with different materials.

My wife has also told me no more hobbies…but she did let me buy the sewing machine, since I can make patio furniture for her now!

https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/specialoffer3dprinter2g2.aspx?rd=1

You can get some great prints out of this if you're down to tweak things.

 

[rasband]

https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/specialoffer3dprinter2g2.aspx?rd=1

You can get some great prints out of this if you're down to tweak things.

Here's the upgrades I can speak to directly on my ender 3 v2:

* Dual Z: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09N8QQDSP/?tag=wranglerorg-20
* G10 Print Bed: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09VX6KDGN/?tag=wranglerorg-20
* Direct Drive Bracket: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4555065 (be sure to calculate the e-steps after this!)
* Auto Bed Leveling: https://all3dp.com/2/cr-touch-ender-3-v2/

I also went to the marlin firmware instead of creality's garbage.

 

[Apparition]

Here's the upgrades I can speak to directly on my ender 3 v2:

* Dual Z: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09N8QQDSP/?tag=wranglerorg-20
* G10 Print Bed: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09VX6KDGN/?tag=wranglerorg-20
* Direct Drive Bracket: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4555065 (be sure to calculate the e-steps after this!)
* Auto Bed Leveling: https://all3dp.com/2/cr-touch-ender-3-v2/

I also went to the marlin firmware instead of creality's garbage.

Mine was just delivered and now you point out more upgrades.

 

[rasband]

Mine was just delivered and now you point out more upgrades.

It's like a Jeep, but more affordable!

 

[Mike_H]

https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/specialoffer3dprinter2g2.aspx?rd=1

You can get some great prints out of this if you're down to tweak things.

Chicago isn’t that far…5’ish hours. I should plan a weekend with the wife there, and make a detour!

 

[rasband]

Well... I'm going to bet I can do Jeep projects before the welder goes anywhere. A daily driver is a nice arrow in the quiver. LFG.

 

[tworley]

How has the fusion been treating you?

 

[rasband]

How has the fusion been treating you?

It's perfectly boring! I still need to do the transmission fluid flush, it shifts a little harder than I'd expect (but maybe that's just this 6speed auto).

The jeep is a storage table at the moment unfortunately - but once it cools down I'll do the midarm over a few weekends.

 

[rasband]

 

[Ocho]

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