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    ASA filament with acetone smoothing is awesome

    Just finished printing this AllSky Raspberry Pi mount in Inland natural color ASA filament. Smoothed it with acetone. The results are incredible, you can't even tell its 3D printed with how smooth the parts turned out. Probably makes it more waterproof for outdoor use now that the layer lines...
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    Networked Windows machine instead of Parallels 17

    I currently have Autodesk Inventor running on Win11 inside Parallels 17 on my M1 MBP. It works, but it isn’t fast. So I’m curious about running a networked Windows machine instead of using Parallels. What would be the best approach to putting a Windows machine hooked up to my gigabit home...
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    How to connect 5 devices to VCC on Arduino for 3D printed mouse?

    I'm in the process of assembling an Orbion Space Mouse, https://github.com/FaqT0tum/Orbion_3D_Space_Mouse I'm a newbie to electronics. The OLED, rotary encoder, 3x rear switches, neopixel, and joystick all connect to the single VCC wire. How would you go about connecting all of these devices...
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    WTB: Win 7 Pro key

    Looking for a Windows 7 Professional key that I can use to activate a Win11 install on a VM.
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    Really newbie question, when my AT&T router is unplugged, whole home network goes down

    I unplugged my AT&T FIOS router this morning to do some cleaning and rearranging. When it was unplugged, my entire home network went down. I couldn't access my Wifi from my laptop and I couldn't access my various Raspberry Pi devices running stuff like my 3D printers. My WiFi access point is a...
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    Finally finished my custom built printer furniture and a Klipper Ender 3 Pro

    Project long time in the making. I built a sideboard table to fit 2 standard size 3D printers (Prusa MK3S+ and Ender 3 Pro frame), plus drawers for tools and cabinets for filament, etc. There were no furniture pieces on the market that fit my wishes so I found some sideboard plans, drew it out...
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    Lenovo Thinkcentre Tiny M715q, Ryzen 5 2400ge, 32gb RAM, 1tb NVME

    Selling my loaded Thinkcentre Tiny M715q mini desktop PC. Specs: -Ryzen 5 2400ge with RX Vega 11 Graphics -32gb DDR4 RAM -1tb NVME SSD -Windows 10 installed -Comes with Lenovo PSU $400 shipped in CONUS
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    Finally got my Ender 3 dialed in with direct drive and dual Z

    Got my Ender 3 perfected, I think. This is the direct drive printed kit I settled on, after trying 2 other ones that I didn't care for. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4002782 I used the new SKR Mini E3 v2.0 which has two separate Z stepper motor ports. I tried a belt driven dual Z from...
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    Microcenter Powerspec Duplicator i3 Mini 3d printer, shipped!

    Microcenter has the Duplicator Mini for $120, and they offer shipping on this one. I have its brother from Monoprice and its a great little printer. It needs the heated bed wiring relocated due to a design issue, but otherwise for the price its great...
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    Folding Arduino lab made out of wood PLA

    Thought you nerds would appreciate this. Found the file on Thingiverse. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:32839 Made it out of Hatchbox wood filament, very stringy stuff. Lots of sanding, then clean with mineral spirits, then stain with mahogany gel stain, finished with lacquer -> steel wool...
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    3D printed double laptop stand

    I use my MacBook Air for 95% of my work. I use my Thinkpad mostly for astronomy related apps that aren’t available on the Mac. I wanted a clean way to store them together when tied into my monitor/keyboard/mouse. Designed this in Tinkercad. It’s a dual laptop stand. Modern 3D printing...
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    Dell Inspiron 27 7775, Ryzen 7, 16gb RAM, Infinity Edge 4k screen, RX580, 1tb SSD, 2tb HDD

    Mint condition Dell Inspiron 7775 27" all in one gaming desktop. This was purchased from the Dell Outlet as a refurb, it functions perfectly. Maxed out specs on this one. Includes a Dell Complete Care warranty until Feb 23, 2021. Specs: AMD Ryzen 7 1700 8 core/16 thread CPU 16gb RAM 4k...
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    Thinkpad X250, i5, IPS screen

    Excellent condition Lenovo Thinkpad X250 with 2 batteries and a charger. Specs: Intel i5 5300u 8gb RAM 500gb HDD 12.5" IPS screen 2x batteries, both regular size and extended capacity Never had any problems with it, selling it as I use a MacBook for work and don't need this laptop...
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    Any idea whats up with this Inspiron 7775 RX 580 Starcraft 2 glitch?

    Bought a new, fully loaded Dell Inspiron 7775 27" AIO. Overall it has been badass with no issues. But when playing Starcraft 2, after awhile it gets these pretty bad graphical glitches. Any idea what is causing it?
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    nVidia Shield K1 Tablet 16gb, world charger, nVidia controller, 64gb SD

    Selling an excellent condition nVidia Shield K1 Android tablet with original accessories. The tablet has had a glass screen protector on it since the moment I took it out of the box. I can't find any flaws on the tablet itself. There might be a small scratch or two on the body, but I didn't see...
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    FS: Thinkpad T430/i7/Nvidia, iPad Mini 2 32gb Wifi+Cellular

    Selling an excellent Thinkpad T430. Specs: Intel i7 3520m CPU, 8gb RAM, 500gb HDD, Nvidia NVS 5400m graphics, the stock Lenovo screen has been upgraded to the same screen found in an Alienware M14x R2, backlit keyboard, DVD burner, brand new 6-cell battery and used 9-cell battery. Includes...
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    WTB: Z77 mini-ATX

    Looking for a Z77 mini-ITX motherboard to go in my CM Elite 130 case. Currently have a Gigabyte H77 and would like to OC the 3770k in my build. Heatware under loykastj
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    Budget build for my dad

    1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc Light duty stuff, internet, bill paying, MS Office, photo library (probably using Picasa) 2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included? With the preliminary build I showed him at $425, he is comfortable...
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    Question on strap and bag for D7000

    2 quick questions on some gear for my new full size SLR. Last camera was m4/3, and one before that was Fuji X. I used a leather wrist strap for those cameras. The D7000 came with a Nikon branded (and uncomfortable) neck strap. What strap do you guys use for your large DSLR? And what bag? At...
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    Nikon D7000 w/ 18-140mm lens, $566 at Best Buy

    Found this on Slickdeals today, picked it up on my way home from work. BBuy price is $629, minus 10% with a USPS Best Buy movers coupon, paid $566 + tax. Good deal considering the lens alone sells for $495 on Amazon. D7000 for $629 at Best Buy
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    Thinking about selling OM-D, next step question

    I currently have an OM-D EM-5 with some decent lenses. I also have a Canon T1i that I hang onto to use with my telescope. Things I don't like about the Olympus: 1) deep software menus compared to Canon. Canon is easier to adjust with little brain effort while shooting. 2) to get decent lenses...
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    Thoughts on AOC Q2770PQU? Or Asus PB278Q?

    I'm looking to get a 27" IPS LED monitor for my birthday in December. I looked at the Korean ones, and they all seemed to have their drawbacks. The Qnix multi-input 27" matte screen did look nice, but it was barely cheaper than a name brand model off Amazon. The AOC 27" model looks nice...
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    Win 8.1 weird timezone error pop-up

    I keep getting this damn pop-up notification about a time zone error on my Windows 8.1 install. Any thoughts on how to fix it? Google returned zero helpful results.
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    New vid card for mini ITX build

    I built a new mini ITX rig based around my i7 3770k. I reused my old GTX 460 in it. I'm looking at putting the smaller and cooler running (and quieter, much quiter) GTX 750 TI into it. I realize it isn't actually an upgrade, more of a sideways move, from the GTX 460. Bonus to the 750 TI is that...
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    Olympus E-PL3 with 14-42mm lens, box, papers, etc

    Selling an Olympus E-PL3 micro 4/3 camera. Comes with box, papers, CD, etc. 14-42mm kit zoom lens included, flash, and 2 batteries. Asking $175 shipped. Have heat under my username.
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    Thoughts on the Dell Venue 11?

    I currently use a Nexus 7. It can be a little sluggish. Especially when web browsing and typing into Chrome, the text can lag behind what I am typing, and it usually then screws up what I was trying to type as it falls too far behind. Other niggles I don't like about it: harder to get stuff...
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    Olympus E-PL3 with kit lens, Olympus ED 40-150mm R

    Selling a couple Olympus micro 4/3 things that are in great condition, come with boxes, papers, accessories as new. First up is an Olympus E-PL3 with the kit lens. Comes with box, new camera strap, papers, accessories. Great condition. Used once on a trip to Hawaii. Been sitting on my desk...
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    FS: Canon 5D classic DSLR

    Selling my Canon 5D classic DSLR. Good condition. Some scuffs around the hotshoe and camera lanyard strap holes. Between 20k and 30k shutter activations on it. Looking to get $500 shipped. Also willing to trade for a Microsoft Surface Pro tablet. Heat feedback under sprtnbsblplya.
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    Olympus E-PL1, 14-42mm lens, 40-150mm lens, case, 2 batts

    Thought I would give the micro 4/3 system a shot, decided it wasn't for me. Selling to fund more EOS gear. Included is the Olympus E-PL1 camera, the kit 14-42mm lens, the 40-150mm lens, a new Tamrac case, a 4gb SD card, 2 batteries, charger, boxes, and a Tiffen 40.5mm circ polarizer...
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    Windows Surface RT

    Hey all, I'm looking at replacing my aging (well, aged) iPad 1 from back in the day, it's slow and apps crash too much for my liking. I need a reliable and fast tablet for use in the OR for writing orders and looking up patient charts, and quite a few of my colleagues use the new iPads for this...
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    In honor of Pizza Friday

    For those of you wanting to engorge on some pizza to celebrate Pizza Friday, enter PAPA50 to your online Papa John's order and get 50% off your favorite pizza pie. Works for the Arlington, VA location, got a large supreme for $8.50. I believe your local store has to participate in order for...
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    NoVA Ikea Fredrik computer workstation, Besta cabinet

    Getting rid of some furniture prior to the big halfway-cross country move. Selling my Ikea Fredrik computer desk. It is located in Arlington, VA. Probably a longshot getting it sold on here but its worth a try. Dimensions of the Fredrik desk are: 48" wide, 58" tall, 28" deep. The Fredrik desk...
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    Newegg (via eBay) Xbox Live $38 FS

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Microsoft-Xbox-LIVE-12-Month-Gold-Membership-Card-/380536373793
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    i7-3770k good for a build designed for 4 years or so?

    I'm getting a Gigabyte Z77 motherboard as an xmas present and am trying to decide on a CPU to get that will last me for the next 3 or 4 years. I live near a Microcenter, which has the i5-3570k for $190, and the i7-3770k for $230. I mostly do some PC games (games like Skyrim, Starcraft 2...
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    Soundproofing foam?

    I have a Lian Li PC-6 that I would like to be a little more quiet. What are you folks using on your aluminum cases to cut down on the noise? What products/techniques have you found to be the most efficient?
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    Sell iPad 1 and get Nexus 7?

    I currently have an iPad 1 32gb, thinking about selling it and getting the new Nexus 7 32gb. I could easily sell the iPad with Otterbox and Logitech keyboard for $250-$275 on Craigslist and get a new Nexus. Negatives to the iPad that I'm not liking are Apple's closed ecosystem, and it is...
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    WD MyBook Elite 1tb USB 2.0 at Costco for $49.99

    Just got back from my monthly Costco run and they had a stack of Western Digital MyBook Elite 1tb external USB 2.0 HDDs for $49.99. The Costco I went to was Pentagon City, VA. It is the identical drive to this one listed on Amazon: Amazon MyBook Elite 1tb Edit: Its pretty darn nice. I didn't...
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    FS: X-Rite iDisplay 2 colorimeter

    Selling an X-Rite iDisplay 2 Professional Monitor Calibrator. Comes with the unit itself and original packaging, papers, CD (you'll want the latest drivers/software from their website though). Works great, don't really need color critical work so I'm getting rid of it. Used it with my Dell...
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    FT: 2gb DDR3 laptop RAM for 2gb of DDR2 RAM

    Have a working stick of Hynix 2gb DDR3 RAM that I pulled from a T420 that I would like to trade for a working stick of 2gb DDR2 RAM that will work in my Core 2 Duo T61. I'm located in Arlington, VA. Willing to trade with someone in the CONUS. Nothing else much to say about it, its a stick of...
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    Thinkpad T420, i5-2540m, 64gb mSATA SSD, 500gb HDD

    Selling a great condition Lenovo Thinkpad T420 laptop. This is a very tough laptop, very little usage shows on it, there is a very tiny chip in the plastic on the 9-cell battery and some light rubbing on the side of the lid (couple spots, <2mm in size each). Specs: 14" LED 1600x900 LCD with...
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