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cjameslv

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Re: CJamesLV 3D Printing Thread
« Reply #30 on: April 29, 2015, 11:04:10 AM »
Looks great Chad, do you have a picture showing it on an actual everdrive?

I'll take a glamour shot of it on my ED once it shows up in my mailbox...

That would be cool. I think you will like the extra goodie i threw in with it  :wink:

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« Reply #31 on: April 29, 2015, 11:13:34 AM »
That would be cool. I think you will like the extra goodie i threw in with it  :wink:

A couple little blue pills to help out with the ED?

(sorry, I blame M.G.)
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Re: CJamesLV 3D Printing Thread
« Reply #32 on: April 29, 2015, 12:03:02 PM »
That would be cool. I think you will like the extra goodie i threw in with it  :wink:

A couple little blue pills to help out with the ED?

(sorry, I blame M.G.)

Just like whenever I see your name, I read, "Necro - Romancer" something like "Necrophilia."

(Sorry, I still love you man! But only if you're alive)
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Re: CJamesLV 3D Printing Thread
« Reply #33 on: April 29, 2015, 12:11:37 PM »
I would like to get into 3d printing...

Any recommendations on a good printer and a good read?

Yes, i would recommend Makerbot as it seems to have the best customer support currently. I was actually interested in the Craftbot but with ship times taking months and really bad support from Hungary, i deemed ill pass even though the printer looked like it was a great build. If you want to save a few bucks you could get the FlashForge series which is basically a clone of the Makerbot Dual/Replicator 2 (depending which model you get) and it will run Makerware software/upgrades etc and they provide descent customer service from what i was reading as well.

It's hard to recommend a site to read as my quest took me a couple months of reading across the web, youtube & discussions with people before i made a decision. Best to try and read on forums from printers you may wish to get to see how the owners are loving/hating there printers.

I've had nothing but trouble out of the Makerbot that we have at work. Their customer support depends on if you buy the optional MakerCare warranty. With it, it's OK; without it you are basically on your own.

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Re: CJamesLV 3D Printing Thread
« Reply #34 on: April 29, 2015, 12:28:05 PM »
I would like to get into 3d printing...

Any recommendations on a good printer and a good read?

Yes, i would recommend Makerbot as it seems to have the best customer support currently. I was actually interested in the Craftbot but with ship times taking months and really bad support from Hungary, i deemed ill pass even though the printer looked like it was a great build. If you want to save a few bucks you could get the FlashForge series which is basically a clone of the Makerbot Dual/Replicator 2 (depending which model you get) and it will run Makerware software/upgrades etc and they provide descent customer service from what i was reading as well.

It's hard to recommend a site to read as my quest took me a couple months of reading across the web, youtube & discussions with people before i made a decision. Best to try and read on forums from printers you may wish to get to see how the owners are loving/hating there printers.

I've had nothing but trouble out of the Makerbot that we have at work. Their customer support depends on if you buy the optional MakerCare warranty. With it, it's OK; without it you are basically on your own.

Sorry to hear that. At the moment, everything is good so far. I did also get the upgrades for it (aluminum arms, aluminum extruder assy, aluminum carry base, wire chains and axis stiffeners) as well. I did some prints before i added mods and then after. It seems alot more solid now and it only ran a few hundred bucks.

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Re: CJamesLV 3D Printing Thread
« Reply #35 on: April 29, 2015, 02:29:13 PM »
damn, you gotta bring one to retro on Saturday!  they look awesome and I wants one!

Thanks, for sure! Pm what options you want i'll make one for you as i'll be down there Saturday too.

awesome. i'll pm you and i'll be at retro after 4:30

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Re: CJamesLV 3D Printing Thread
« Reply #36 on: April 29, 2015, 04:04:08 PM »
Check out the HuCard holders i'm working on in 1st page!

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Re: CJamesLV 3D Printing Thread
« Reply #37 on: April 29, 2015, 04:53:13 PM »
Nice, I really like it.  Probably not possible to use sleeves with it?   I currently use a CD holder that's similar in style for some of my cased Turbo/PCE games that I store near the TV for easy access. 

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Re: CJamesLV 3D Printing Thread
« Reply #38 on: April 30, 2015, 03:26:59 AM »
Just like whenever I see your name, I read, "Necro - Romancer" something like "Necrophilia."

(Sorry, I still love you man! But only if you're alive)

Read it as NEC romancer.  I like to take my Duo out to dinner and a movie and whisper sweet nothings in its huey slot.
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Re: CJamesLV 3D Printing Thread
« Reply #39 on: April 30, 2015, 08:36:31 AM »
Check out the HuCard holders i'm working on in 1st page!

ooh very nice. did you get my pm by chance?

nec-romancer..... I like that pronunciation.  has a nice ring to it

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Re: CJamesLV 3D Printing Thread
« Reply #40 on: April 30, 2015, 09:15:22 AM »
Check out the HuCard holders i'm working on in 1st page!

ooh very nice. did you get my pm by chance?

nec-romancer..... I like that pronunciation.  has a nice ring to it

Yep just replied with the details!

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Re: CJamesLV 3D Printing Thread
« Reply #41 on: April 30, 2015, 10:19:59 AM »
That HuCard rolodex is pretty sweet man!
-MG

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Re: CJamesLV 3D Printing Thread
« Reply #42 on: April 30, 2015, 03:00:07 PM »
Hmm, I could use a loose HuCard holder!

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Re: CJamesLV 3D Printing Thread
« Reply #43 on: April 30, 2015, 03:10:37 PM »
I'm finishing up the (hopefully) last prototype now. I am adding "TurboGrafx-16" text to the outside as well. I increased the wall height to about 1" and shrunk the width by 1/8". HuCards fit really good now! I kept the 15 slots the same. I will be offering these for $20 including shipping within the usa probably within the next couple days. I'll post updated pics and info soon too.

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Re: CJamesLV 3D Printing Thread
« Reply #44 on: April 30, 2015, 03:43:35 PM »
Totally awesome, can't wait!