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With the Vitalii3D X carriage install last week we didn't have quite enough time to finish tuning and printing so join me with special guest Reth as we continue input shaper tuning and get it printing...

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Steve Builds @stevebuilds.bsky.social · 13d

Starting in just a few minutes with Reth on as a guest while we finish tuning the Micron 180 and get it printing!

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Micron 180 - Part 10

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Steve Builds @stevebuilds.bsky.social · 15d

Great end to a @3dprintopia.bsky.social weekend with a visit to @drandolph.bsky.social ‘s new Printed Solid location!

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Steve Builds @stevebuilds.bsky.social · 20d

Bringing back the week day streams as needed! Today we're installing a Vitalii3D CNC X carriage on the Micron R1. Starting in about 40 minutes!

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Micron 180 - Part 9

Finishing Boxturtle Enclosure & LDO Jabberwocky Kit 1st Look

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Steve Builds @stevebuilds.bsky.social · 23d

Finishing up the LDO BoxTurtle Enclosure and starting to look at the Jabberwocky toolhead starting in about 7 minutes! (I'm late, I know)

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LDO Boxturtle Enclosure Kit

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Dom 🔜 Maker Faire OC @geektoybox.com · Sep 14

#MakerFaire #OC day one was a blast! Did you see #Makey hanging out on my #VW bus? #maker #3dprinting @makerfaireoc.com @stevebuilds.bsky.social

Makey the red robot mascot of Maker Faire sitting on top of a blue VW bus holding a green striped surfboard.

The 3DPOC booth featuring a 1,000% scale 3d print of the Dummy 13 model.

Part of thr giant Voron design booth at MFOC.

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Steve Builds @stevebuilds.bsky.social · Sep 7

This week we're enclosing the Boxturtle with a kit from @ldojason.bsky.social ! Starting in about 30 minutes.

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The Boxturtle setup we put on my Green V2 has treated me fairly well when I needed it. Let's install the LDO Enclosure kit for it! If we have time we'll also be touching on the Jabberwocky toolhead ...

Micron 180 R1 Update - Part 8

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Steve Builds @stevebuilds.bsky.social · Aug 31

Final stream in the Micron R1 update series. With Frank from the Kalico crew as a guest we'll chat about what makes Kalico cool while finalizing the configuration and startup checks then push some plastic!

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Micron 180 R1 Update - Part 7

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Steve Builds @stevebuilds.bsky.social · Aug 24

Finishing the assembly and starting on Kalico setup for the Micron R1 update build starting in about 25 minutes!

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It's time to update the Micron 180 we built in March, 2023. Hartk has now released the updated parts which collectively make a substantial change to the printer. Micron Github: https://github.com/...

Micron 180 R1 Update - Part 6

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Steve Builds @stevebuilds.bsky.social · Aug 17

Goal is to finish the assembly today, how far can we get? Micron R1 update build starting in about 30 minute!

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Micron 180 R1 Update - Part 5

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Steve Builds @stevebuilds.bsky.social · Aug 10

Anthead wiring was last week, under deck wiring and more today! Micon R1 update build starting in about 30 minutes!

youtube.com/live/yjKfSoc...

It's time to update the Micron 180 we built in March, 2023. Hartk has now released the updated parts which collectively make a substantial change to the printer. Micron Github: https://github.com/...

Micron 180 R1 Update - Part 4

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Maker Faire Orange County @makerfaireoc.com · Aug 8

#SponsorAppreciation Big thanks to Voron Design—past exhibitor turned sponsor—for supporting Maker Faire OC 2025! From one person’s vision in 2015 to a global community, they create high-quality open-source 3D printers you can build at home. Explore more: vorondesign.com

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Steve Builds @stevebuilds.bsky.social · Aug 3

It's a wiring sort of day continuing the Micron R1 build series starting in about 30 minutes!

youtube.com/live/EwdlBMZ...

Micron 180 R1 Update - Part 3

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Steve Builds @stevebuilds.bsky.social · Jul 27

Back from Opensauce and continuing the Micron R1 update build starting in about 25 minutes!

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Micron 180 R1 Update - Part 2

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Steve Builds @stevebuilds.bsky.social · Jul 13

Part 2 of the Micron+ R1 update build starting in about 25 minutes!

youtube.com/live/WLgMCzE...

Micron 180 R1 Update - Part 1

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Steve Builds @stevebuilds.bsky.social · Jul 6

Starting a new rebuild series today. Up on the table is the @ldojason.bsky.social partial kit of the Micron by Hartk. In this series we'll cover updating it to R1. Starting in about 20 minutes!

youtube.com/live/Ja2uFR4...

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Steve Builds @stevebuilds.bsky.social · Jun 22

Going live from Goshen, IN at the Midwest RepRap Festival starting in about 35 minutes!

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Live from MRRF '25

Prusa Core One Conversion - part 4

Steve Builds @stevebuilds.bsky.social · Jun 20

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Steve Builds @stevebuilds.bsky.social · Jun 20

I found a @repkord.bsky.social

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Steve Builds @stevebuilds.bsky.social · Jun 20

Up at 4, flight in an hour. See you all in Goshen this evening!

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Steve Builds @stevebuilds.bsky.social · Jun 15

Finishing off the @prusa3d.com MK4s to Core One conversion build today! Starting in about 15 minutes. #catnipday

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Prusa Core One Conversion - part 3

Steve Builds @stevebuilds.bsky.social · Jun 12

Happy Birthday to these two ferocious beasts!

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Steve Builds @stevebuilds.bsky.social · Jun 8

Continuing with part 3 of the @prusa3d.com MK4s to Core One conversion starting in a little over 20 minutes!

youtube.com/live/D5rG-IG...

Bench Type Mill Unboxing with Bill & Bob

Steve Builds @stevebuilds.bsky.social · Jun 7

Going live in about 30 minutes. A special Saturday stream unboxing my new Precision Matthews mill with special guests, Bill and Bob!

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