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Hobbies

What does everyone like to do outside of their workplace? We'll open it up to things you would like to start as well....

For me:

- Playing guitar / bass/ drums: I do volunteer at my church on a regular basis. I have been playing bass for 20 years, guitar for 14 years, and drums for 1.5 years.
- Recording / Composing music: I used to do this a lot about 10 years ago, but still dabble from time to time.

- I have always enjoyed architecture and design as well. It has been a while since I have done anything like that, but it's peaking my interest again.

- Future Endeavors: Videography, Animations & 3D renderings
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  • I have been working on my website every week for the past few months. I finally made my first 20 cents haha. I know that doesn't sound like a lot but it is the hardest 20 cents I have ever earned. It is a scaling thing so the goal is to get to $4,000 a month within the next 2 years. I guess this isn't really a hobby because it is a for profit website, more like a part time job.

    It is all about 3D printing so if that isn't for you I understand. This isn't a plug, I am just posting it for those who are curious.
    https://my3dlife.com/


    Nice site. I just got my first 3D printer last month, so I'm soaking up all the content I can find. The article "18 3D Prints For WoodWorking" really jumped out at me. I'll have to print some of those.

    Good luck on the side hustle. I hope it really takes off.
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  • I have been working on my website every week for the past few months. I finally made my first 20 cents haha. I know that doesn't sound like a lot but it is the hardest 20 cents I have ever earned. It is a scaling thing so the goal is to get to $4,000 a month within the next 2 years. I guess this isn't really a hobby because it is a for profit website, more like a part time job.

    It is all about 3D printing so if that isn't for you I understand. This isn't a plug, I am just posting it for those who are curious.
    https://my3dlife.com/


    Nice site. I just got my first 3D printer last month, so I'm soaking up all the content I can find. The article "18 3D Prints For WoodWorking" really jumped out at me. I'll have to print some of those.

    Good luck on the side hustle. I hope it really takes off.
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  • Thank you sir! What 3D printer did you get?
  • , I got an Artillery Sidewinder X1. Getting it set up has been kind of fickle, so I'm still working on calibrating it. I just replaced the stock firmware with a new Marlin Firmware and it has made a huge difference. I still feel like I'm on the steep end of the learning curve with all the difference slicer softwares and settings.

    How about you? What's your daily driver?

    Also, does your site have an email subscription option to notify people when you post new articles?
  • Ender 3V2 is my daily driver. I think I am about to buy a Prusa mk3 or a Flashforge Adventurer 4 (Leaning towards the flashforge). IDK we will see. I need to make some money first on the website to justify spending $800 on a 3D printer!

    I don't have an email list yet but that will defiantly be coming soon! I am going to be creating some pretty great filament profile sheets soon that will hopefully drive some traffic to my email list.
  • , I'll certainly subscribe when the option is available. Your articles are very nice.

    I really considered a Creality machine, one of theirs was a close second to the one I chose. The Prusa mk3 and Flashforge Adventurer 4 are certainly some premium machines. Tough decision.
  • , I just caught up on some of your newer articles. You've really got a knack for writing.

    The one on thermal runaway was especially good. I have been working on making my printer safer to run around the clock. That article gave me a lot to consider. I hadn't thought about what happens if the heater cartridge fell out and the printer doesn't have runaway protection. Scary!
  • Thanks man! It means a lot that you took the time to look at it!
    I recently won a few snippets on google (the little paragraph that is at the top when you search certain things). So if you google search "things that are illegal to 3d print" you will see my article at the very top.

    Also yeah thermal runaway is pretty scary! That is the one thing on a 3D printer that can really burn your house down.