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My Jarvis Ai pt 2

   What’s up readers, hobbyists and experimenters, it’s been a while since my last post. But I’m back and can get these articles and experimentations back rolling.   One of the first updates I’m excited to tell you about, was an update to how I use my “Jarvis” program. From the previous article , I told you I was able to use Jarvis casually, and that was true , however not that effective. Although hands free, any help I wanted from the program had to be given near the computer. The microphone was attached and therefore stationary.  In order to solve this problem I purchased a conference microphone/ speaker. This device would allow me to travel around the house, giving Jarvis a more omnipresent feel. By stationing the conference microphone in the living area I could enjoy a book or movie etc and still have access to basic information.  This feature has come in handy while I read, providing clear and detailed explanations about things I need to understand. For exa...
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My Experience with the Ender 3






The 3d printer is a recent innovation, which has not too long ago, made its way inside the homes of consumers around the world. You can literally bring an idea to life, printing anything from functional component replacements to creative figurines. 


I was recently gifted one(The Ender 3), and I must say watching it work is a beautiful but scary experience. What I mean by that is sometimes you’ll hopefully catch mistakes in your prints. If you don’t you’ll probably waste a large amount of hours reprinting. I have wasted some time already so here are a couple tips when printing with printers like the Ender 3.


• Watch the beginning or start of the print

o If your plate hasn’t been leveled properly or the filament is dragging out of shape, you can stop the printer early and save some time.


• Consider an enclosure as the noise is quite disturbing

o There are enclosures for sound, as well as dust and fireproof enclosures. I haven’t used one yet, but I’m sure my neighbors would appreciate it.


• Place the side of the object with the most surface area face down on the plate in the software

o 3D prints can be a little unstable depending on how much surface area your object has as a base. For example, printing the Eiffel tower would be pretty simple normally, but if you turned it upside down and printed from the point of the tower, (side with least surface area) then your printer will have to compensate leaving room for error.


• You’ll need plastic fillers for the hose fittings plastic. If the hose separates, you won’t be able to print.

o As a workaround cut a small zip tie and place around plastic.


• Readjust the 4 plate height controls to make sure the extruder is at the proper height – see leveling video

o Not leveling the plate can produce warped prints.


• Removing Print Residue

o Using a hammer and the chisel that came with the 3d printer, I try to gently tap away underneath all of the leftover filament. The plate must remain clear for future prints.


• Recycling / Keeping leftover prints

Keep the 3D print leftovers to give to the local 3d recycling center. You should organize them by type and color. I usually place them back in the box they came in until I can recycle. Maybe use a large cardboard box with some sort of divider.




I’m sure I’ve missed a few other points, as these are just some of my observations while printing. 

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