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Amberdrake

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  1. This old tony is epic. Another channel I like but that isn't as busy is Fireball Tools, this guy makes some amazing stuff (not hobbist centred at all) I stopped watching woodworking as it gave me the itch to do things I could maybe pull off but would be prevented due to divorce. Ill get back into that soon as ill need to build a new bed base as ex will likely get the bed I built last time.
  2. I have done this Unless your collection is massive (ALA Tumbles RIP) your rebuild options are usually limited. I have more than average lego as before daughter I bought monthly. Now she gets to play duplo and loving it! I have to take breaks to join her every now and then(she insists and I don't protest too loudly).
  3. Honestly my daughter is taking strain. She is 2 and she is confused, Daddy and Grandpa is home and taking her shopping and mommy leaves. She watches TV and doesn't get to go to daycare and everyone is stressed around her. Really hope this changes as it all normalizes. (Not that this situation is normal)
  4. Good luck! Im rush installing shelves to make myself office at home. And 3d printing faceshields for some doctors.
  5. So wish me luck everyone going into lockdown with ex in same house...... right now my old lawyer really really is spotting for the worst person of the century award.
  6. Pretty sure he was refering to the switch lite. Drawback of the switch lite is no TV output
  7. We played outside more than todays kids regardless and we had TV games way younger.
  8. Switch is where its at for young peeps. I have a PSP floating around thats been hax and has emulators on it. Most of the games we played as kids on there and some of slightly newer stuff like Pokemon etc, once in while ill pop it out and play. Anyone interested in a Gaming pc? I5 gen8, 8GB ddr4, GTX1060, SSD and Storage drive.Ill have to look exact details if there interest it's all around 3 years old. I have a 27inch screen but doesn't have to go with the pc. I got a laptop for gaming as my current situation doesn't allow me to use desktop(space constraints) Selling to offset the cost.
  9. I was super glad mine was armed to the teeth due to ex.
  10. Unfortunately I will not be making the weekends epic outing, I have been in bed last two days don't think it wise to push things just yet. YOU is so very disturbing how easy he gets away with things....... Also how uber niave he is sometimes. Yet to finish second season
  11. I must agree there its a very personal thing to say how long. Due to my situation any comment I make would be very much from a different perspective. Getting out and being social is a good thing! Sorry i never got to have that ride end of the month feb, Mom was in hospital and went to help her out over weekend. Anyone interested in a ride on the weekend of the 14th? I am vastly unfit so it's gonna either be a slow long ride (ill pack snacks) or ill need a shorter bail route
  12. For local do check Ebucks travel, depending on your ebucks level you can save quite a bit and you can spend ebucks on the trip.
  13. My new lawyer managed to organise a round table, and came back with something we can work towards somewhat, then the official in writing offer comes and it's completely different. My lawyer isn't impressed at all and as such doesn't seem like will resolve anytime soon. My class should start tuesday so looking forward to that.
  14. I went Skr1.3 because it was cheap at the time and had a set of drivers laying around. I bought the 2209 ones on special few months after. I was going to upgrade to a ramps or other advanced board but the cost compared was ridiculous. It should also be noted the Silent board was only release after I got the 1.3. I Printed myself a custom probe using a servo and optical endstop. It works particularly well besides one glitch where it retracts when it shouldn't (I suspect it's interference from power lines for the heater still problem something ill address at some point). I would recommend this over BLtouch as it costs <R200 for the parts and works better from reliability test results. Hermera Is nice and if going direct drive that's the only one id buy. Its cost is a bit of a issue. There is a speeddrive conversion thats printable that I have considered if i get PETG to print. I have bullseye installed second one due to PLA cracking, use washers to distribute force(not indicated in instructions). Also considering changing to a Hero Me or blowers on the Bullseye so you can buy 24v sunon maglev 20x40 fans (they arnt available in 10x40 so wont fit some mounts) these are way better than noctua as they maintain same airflow with same inproved sound. I dont have mine installed yet but busy with it. I just got a two trees titan drive as well that's very light bit concerned about the lever arm but I think it will work fine and is supper light with a pancake speed drive might work well. I got it from Next Dimension electronics in somerset west R220. Pancake id have to order. There is a big problem with standard boards, they do not have the onboard memory/Processing to allow use of advanced functions such as UBL, Linear Advanced, S-curve, Junction Deviation, Full LCD Menu (The standard board comes with way way reduced LCD control). It becomes a rabbit hole of upgrades, At some point one wonders if its not easier to just buy a new one with the features but I doubt id get as good as I have now for any reasonable price.
  15. Im up for a ride, super unfit and booked out for month. Weekend of 29th I have open for a ride! Else would have to be week day or ill have to organise someone to watch little one Btech Mechatronics, I work in C&I focus being Industrial Networking but good grasp on rest. 3D printer is Ender 3 with upgraded SKR 1.3 and 2209's with one DRV for the Extruder as there issues with linear advance and the 2209 I had installed. Upgrading to blowers soon that ill run at 50% odd should be pretty quite. Also looking to upgrade the PSU fan to a 120mm and the same for control board. I do print on request from time to time, currently I only have PLA. ABS might be a issue with warping as there is no enclosure. PETG is option but never tried it and I honestly just can't get it cheap enough locally(Somerset shop but he only stocks affordable PLA and rarely has PETG under R450 a roll), anything shipped adds R100 and already prices the stuff out of reasonable. I am up for experiments if you guys have need, I do design in fusion but still getting used program and teaching myself effective workflow (linked measurements references etc). I also have massive interest in the Esp8622 and ESP32 devices but that I have shelved till june as I need to focus on the Btech, that will benefit Fusion drawing more.
  16. Im glad to see things are going well ! I got on the bike last weekend with my daughter(star seat), was epic, so glad to be able to share that with her and my dad. I should get my Btech this year! one subject left! I have made the best of what it is, the divorce is going exactly no where.... Ex refuses to negotiate and as I changed lawyers things only now getting addressed. From what I can discern I'm in for a long year, with my ex getting exactly what she wanted delay. Now if i can get into training properly and losing 20kg odd, the struggle is real! O yes my 3D printer is finally working like it should silently!!
  17. Amberdrake

    Geek funnies

    I had same problem hid the cube cause it was just too much.
  18. Amberdrake

    Geek funnies

    And there you go giving me heartburn, I just registered for my last subject Mechanics of Machines and its a lot of math.
  19. Im very fortunate I have lots of family and friends around this year. I am actually quite enjoying myself with the little ones gifts and Christmas experience. Really just making the most of the season! Thinking of everyone and hoping its going well! May it be a great time for everyone!
  20. lol its ironic that it would have been a year by time it comes to lawyer back in office. Thursday night I am gonna check out bicycles I think, need a wash and service and go!!!!!!!!!!!!
  21. O completely the old lawyer was not playing ball, I have the emails and proof but from every indication i get everywhere the reporting will get nothing done. In end its school fees, seems like we will be running into next year as the lawyer informed me that offices is closing and very unlikely to get anything done with courts over silly season regardless. Honestly worst part of this situation is that unknown. The situation has played into her hands perfectly, some days it takes lot of will power to not just get in car and never come back.
  22. Not quite UPS isnt best solution as your converting dc to ac then ac to dc for router. The losses are astounding apparently (just did the research online). Best would be to use a 12v battery with a buck/boost converter to the dc input volts of your router/modem. That gives you many hours of power, from the little research i have been able to do in 30min I had this morning.
  23. Saw a advocate week ago from Caledon Street Chambers contact via my mother that used to work for his father. Will have to see how that goes first as he has information now. I honestly just want it to end without me completely bankrupt and screwed. Ex just isn't playing ball and previous lawyer did not once file for court date after instructing her to do so at start (11months). As a result ex is demanding money for interim and i have to maintain house (never did this while was together). Some days I am sure insanity is creeping up on me, others i'm fine and am happy and relaxed waiting it out. In end this whole story might cost me my daughter as mom is hedging her bets to make it look like Daughter is more dependent on her. Its unlikely going to change custody that much with social worker but in court anything goes. I havn't ridden seriously since start due to limitations in accessing my gear and i'm seriously missing it. Now I have time but situation is so hostile I am visiting friends most of time I have free.
  24. Mine still going. My lawyer was delaying the case racking up fees all the way so had to change as she refused to even advise me properly. This delay might see me taking a hit with regards to costs as ex now wants to goto high court for a Rule 58. I am so deep into a hole its not funny and there no court date or settlement hopes as yet. New lawyer will likely get back to me this week. On a positive note my daughter turns 2 on Saturday and she loved her bicycle when we had her party over weekend! Sometimes the silver lining is right in front of you.
  25. I highly doubt that any Judge is gonna give her full custody considering she only asked for shared same as me.
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