Here's a tough one for you:
An alternative to AutoDesk Fusion360 for 3D print modeling.
Ideally with native Linux support but I'm more concerned with getting out from under AutoDesk's thumb than I am with using wine.
Blender seems like the obvious choice, but it's not really built for 3d printing.
It's looking like FreeCAD may be about as good as it gets unless someone here has some other suggestions.
Given the recent attack, I think this is a good opportunity to remind of the importance of using 2FA.
(although it doesn't appear to make any difference in this case as session cookies were being exploited so login credentials were not needed)
But for me at least, this event has made me go back and take another shot at setting up 2FA.
I am happy to report I finally got it working on all my Lemmy accounts/instances, so I thought I'd share some tips:
otpauth://
link which on a mobile device should be handled by a 2FA app if you have one installed.otpauth://
links it may be possible to do on desktop as well.secret=
value from the link to manually add it to an authenticator on/from desktop.After several failed attempts previously, I finally figured out Authy was the problem and I have now secured all my Lemmy accounts with 2FA. Annoying that I have to use GA, but that appears to be an Authy issue not a Lemmy one.
2FA might not have made any difference today but it very well might in the future.
Stay safe everyone! 🔐
Here's a quick and dirty Getting Started guide for those newly considering Klipper.
I highly recommend you do further reading and familiarize yourself more with how Klipper works before jumping right in, but this is a basic outline of the setup process:
Klipper is a 3D printer firmware that offloads the processing power to a separate computer, such as a Raspberry Pi, while using the printer's existing electronics for low-level control. This guide will walk you through the process of getting started with Klipper firmware on your 3D printer.
Note: This guide assumes you have basic knowledge of 3D printers and their components. It also assumes you have a compatible printer and a computer (Raspberry Pi or similar) available.
Prepare the Hardware:
Install the Required Software:
Connect the Hardware:
Flash the Firmware:
Configure Klipper:
printer.cfg
file to configure your specific printer. This file defines parameters like stepper motor settings, endstop configurations, and thermistor values. Refer to the Klipper documentation for guidance on configuring printer.cfg
.Setting MCU ID
serial:
under [mcu]
ls /dev/serial/by-id/*
serial:
value.Test and Calibrate:
Customize and Fine-tune:
You have successfully started using Klipper firmware on your 3D printer!
Enjoy the enhanced performance, flexibility, and advanced features that Klipper brings to your printing experience. Remember to refer to the Klipper documentation for in-depth explanations, troubleshooting, and updates. Happy printing!
There didn't seem to be a klipper community yet, so I made one.
I personally am fairly active on the Klipper discord and previously on the klipper subreddit.
Here are some Klipper links to get you started:
@Rootiest
@lemmy.world