kenneth chung / mechameka0 blog

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  • Finally, a new printer!

    Since 2020, I have been stuck with the OG Ender 3 as my 3D printing workhorse. A lot of modifications went into it to make it reliable. New BTT control board (twice from shorts), new hotend assembly, PEI bed and springs, etc. Relatively unchanged from 2-3 years ago. So much…

  • too many turntables

    I’ve had my Marantz turntable for most of this year and has been working pretty well. I do play music on it quite often, especially with guests over at my tiny converted garage ADU. Turntables for the most part are easy to fix. There isn’t much going on inside them…

  • Say hello to the Ender 3

    Hello, future me talking from 2025. I got this Ender 3 back in 2020 right after quarantine hit, seeing old photos when sorting through my pictures. My dad had been interested in getting a 3D printer for me to mess around with. Back in 2020, beginner printer choices were quite…