And a dashing smile.

Thanks for the input. I am leaning towards the A1. I don’t have prusa money for my first printer and I’m iffy on getting a used one because I don’t know what to look for to make sure it’s ok. If I went with the ender, based on what everyone has been saying, it might just become another in a long line of complex projects I start and never finish. I’d like to start printing things right away to get solidified in the hobby/craft.

What is the controversy? I’m probably as open source supporting as the next lemming.

The P1P, on the sales page, lists the hot end as an accessory? Is that the nozzle where the plastic comes out and is that usually sold separately?

Definitely more in the tool side. I want to print stuff that works. Thank you for the suggestions. Are used printers easy to find? How well do they hold up? I’m assuming I would be buying one from someone who is upgrading to something better.

I like the look of the A1 and the P1P. They claim to run right out of the box, is that not common for a 3D printer?

Haha, ok buddy.

What I’m saying is don’t lash out at me. I’m not the problem. Organize in a Walmart parking lot if you want to lower “production”. You don’t think that if you protest and block people from entering a court house that you won’t be on the news? Take your complaints to the people you’re complaining to. As for the climate, I’m an electrical engineer. I push for solar power on every project I’m involved in and get it to happen about 80% of the time. I’m doing what I can to actively work on the problem, so please don’t protest on the highway and let me get to work.

Good post. I completely disagree with this opinion. Stoping traffic and holding up the lives of ordinary people is attacking the wrong target. We’re all out here in traffic, not because we want to be, but because we’re struggling to survive. Not all of us are on a frivolous trip to star bucks mate. Take your grievances to the court house, city hall, or a police station, hold up those people’s lives, shout at them. I have to pick up my kids before the daycare closes. Don’t protest at me, I’m not the one voting on legislation that keeps people in debt, funds foreign wars, and keeps people from having access to healthcare. Those of us stuck in traffic are not willfully ignorant of any of these problems, we’re just fucking helpless to do anything about them because the system is designed to keep us that way. Protesting on highways doesn’t accomplish what I assume is your goal, to educate people and get them to agree with you. It just makes them not like you and not want to support you in your cause.

Accurate.

I’m conflicted on this one. My hatred aside, the guy running the leaf blower is just trying to feed his family. I like @mipadaitu’s idea about the silencers. I doubt lawn companies would adopt them without them being mandatory or the same price as not silencing them somehow.

This is the way. Some things you have control over and some things you don’t. Don’t waste your limited life sitting in your house being mad about who the president is. Raise your kids to be good people. Try to find a job that lines up with your personal philosophy. Find a local community and be helpful there.

If only the seats on real airplanes were that big.

Question one: way over my pay grade. I’m closer to a CCNA than a software developer.

Question two: flipping breakers on and off is really the best way to figure out how your house is wired. It is MUCH easier if you have someone who can help you. Lights will be easy and obvious. Things like wall receps will take some time. Especially if you have an older house where past owners have made modifications. There are circuit tracers for this but they don’t work that well. You’re better off using a voltage tester or outlet tester that will beep when it has power. Any breaker that is a double or two pole breaker will have a specific purpose. If it’s 40 amps there’s a good chance it’s an electric oven or drier, if it’s 60 amps it almost certainly your HVAC.

I know all that. I’m leading the initiative to convert all the sites my company operates to 100% solar power. Before that I led the initiative to convert to all LED lighting. I’m doing what I can, it just feels like I’m shooting a squirt gun at the sun when I read stuff like this.

It’s so depressing reading headlines like this and having no power to affect the outcome.

Does anyone have any IT or electrical questions I can help with?

Cure for this: start singing “Jessie’s Girl” by Rick Springfield. Works every time.

Abbott is so full of shit. Texas isn’t succeeding from anything.

My gaming journey has involved extensive exploration of Bethesda’s worlds, with several hundred hours in Skyrim and over a hundred in Fallout 4. Currently, I’m immersed in the rich experiences of Baldur’s Gate 3 and Cyberpunk 2077, with Baldur’s Gate 3 standing out as a remarkable masterpiece. Despite the enticing 30% discount on Starfield, the average reviews it has received haven’t piqued my interest. When juxtaposed with the intricate and thoughtful design of Baldur’s Gate 3, Starfield doesn’t quite seem to live up to the expectations of a AAA title. Moreover, as time is a scarce commodity in my life as an adult and parent, I find it impractical to dedicate what little gaming time I have to Starfield, especially considering the other compelling options available in the gaming market.