# Off Topic

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## [About the Off Topic category](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/about-the-off-topic-category/27)

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**Author:** [@Keith](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/Keith)\
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Category for non-3D printing related topics

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## [Work/home balance](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/work-home-balance/3748)

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**Author:** [@kitedemon](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/kitedemon)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2026, 5:45am UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/work-home-balance/3748 "2026-03-20T05:45:31Z")

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Have you ever had a week where you started with one issue and while trying to solve that another appeared and then a third. Eventually you get all the issues solved and ‘put to bed’ just as a new bigger one appears follo…

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## [Don't offer me a discount AFTER I ordered it](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/dont-offer-me-a-discount-after-i-ordered-it/9588)

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**Author:** [@TimInElmira](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/TimInElmira)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2026, 4:47pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/dont-offer-me-a-discount-after-i-ordered-it/9588 "2026-03-19T16:47:09Z")

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\<START\_RANT\> Last night I ordered two spools of filament. This morning I get an email that says “We see you were interested in this” and offering a discounted price on one of the spools I ordered. Really? \</END\_RANT\>

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## [PIPIDA Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/pipida-personal-information-protection-and-electronic-documents-act/9576)

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**Author:** [@kitedemon](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/kitedemon)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2024, 7:01pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/pipida-personal-information-protection-and-electronic-documents-act/9576 "2024-11-10T19:01:20Z")

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Yesterday at my work there was a question over what is an electronic document. I interpreted a persons ‘record’ to include photographs STL, OBJ, etc. is part of a persons electronic data. Unless they know and intend it t…

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## [Is the store open on monday?](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/is-the-store-open-on-monday/9053)

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**Author:** [@Ron](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/Ron)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 9:18pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/is-the-store-open-on-monday/9053 "2024-08-03T21:18:17Z")

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Title says it all. I need to pick up my Ender 5 Plus.

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## [Study with laser cutters and 3D-printers](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/study-with-laser-cutters-and-3d-printers/7365)

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**Author:** [@Hellberg](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/Hellberg)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2023, 7:49pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/study-with-laser-cutters-and-3d-printers/7365 "2023-11-19T19:49:41Z")

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Hello! I’m currently studying for my master’s in product development at Chalmers University of Technology (Sweden). We are currently working on a development project that focuses on the integration of laser cutters and …

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## [Post your most incomprehensible product manual or description gibberish](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/post-your-most-incomprehensible-product-manual-or-description-gibberish/2230)

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**Author:** [@LEGOManiac](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/LEGOManiac)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2023, 10:02pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/post-your-most-incomprehensible-product-manual-or-description-gibberish/2230 "2023-02-22T22:02:07Z")

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I just stumbled upon this on Amazon and though it would make an amusing topic… “this kit requires a certain ability and relevant knowledge. If even the iron will not use, the power supply will not be positive and negati…

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## [Work And Leisure](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/work-and-leisure/5257)

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**Author:** [@blacklenses](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/blacklenses)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2023, 8:50am UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/work-and-leisure/5257 "2023-02-09T08:50:48Z")

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The balance between work and leisure is important for our well-being and overall satisfaction with life. While work provides us with a sense of purpose and financial stability, leisure allows us to recharge, relax, and p…

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## [A piece of inspration for everyone](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/a-piece-of-inspration-for-everyone/5151)

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**Author:** [@Jason](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/Jason)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2023, 4:19pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/a-piece-of-inspration-for-everyone/5151 "2023-01-24T16:19:31Z")

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I saw this on another forum from a man I respect and thought I would post it here for a Tuesday Chuckle. "Good Morning, Afternoon, and Good Evening y’all Monday is in the books let’s get up and punch Tuesday in the bac…

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## [Don't ask what upgrades you should do before your first printer even arrives. Learn your machine first](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/dont-ask-what-upgrades-you-should-do-before-your-first-printer-even-arrives-learn-your-machine-first/1888)

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**Author:** [@chris](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/chris)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2022, 3:33am UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/dont-ask-what-upgrades-you-should-do-before-your-first-printer-even-arrives-learn-your-machine-first/1888 "2022-10-07T03:33:30Z")

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## [50 Cool Raspberry Pi Projects for March 2021](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/50-cool-raspberry-pi-projects-for-march-2021/1909)

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**Author:** [@tony](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/tony)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2022, 12:15pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/50-cool-raspberry-pi-projects-for-march-2021/1909 "2022-05-27T12:15:49Z")

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Thee following Raspberry Pi projects can all be finished in under an hour. They are ideal for beginners and don’t require prior knowledge of coding, 3D printing, wiring, and the like.

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## [Don't waste your taco's!](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/dont-waste-your-tacos/4212)

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**Author:** [@chris](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/chris)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2022, 11:37pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/dont-waste-your-tacos/4212 "2022-05-24T23:37:41Z")

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Saw this over at Reddit Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/3dprint/comments/ulyoa4/working\_up\_a\_prototype\_as\_i\_am\_typing\_this/

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## [Gender politics](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/gender-politics/4049)

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**Author:** [@kitedemon](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/kitedemon)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2022, 12:57am UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/gender-politics/4049 "2022-04-21T00:57:07Z")

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Hello everybody. In a different thread gender politics came up. I am curious what this very diverse community thinks of an encounter I had a few weeks ago. I work in a very open place, lgbtqia2s+ friendly and I have bee…

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## [APC computer power backup works](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/apc-computer-power-backup-works/3655)

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**Author:** [@Glenn](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/Glenn)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2022, 6:52pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/apc-computer-power-backup-works/3655 "2022-01-31T18:52:48Z")

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I can now confirm a small APC power backup unit can keep printers going through at least a short power failure. A power pole went down a few Kms away from me and caused us to lose power for a few seconds and a lot of fli…

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## [Visual Studio Code](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/visual-studio-code/2103)

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**Author:** [@lwindrem](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/lwindrem)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2021, 2:07am UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/visual-studio-code/2103 "2021-03-23T02:07:07Z")

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How do I open ? Firmware.Bin I converted a Tronxy X5SA Printer To a Ender 5 Plus configuration I am having problems with Z Axis which is the build table The difficulty is it goes down when homing i need to change the …

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## [Bitcoin mining revisited](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/bitcoin-mining-revisited/2114)

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**Author:** [@LEGOManiac](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/LEGOManiac)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2021, 5:38pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/bitcoin-mining-revisited/2114 "2021-03-20T17:38:12Z")

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So I was just about to bring up a thoughtful point on the other thread about Bitcoin Mining and they closed the thread because it had wandered off topic. I think the topic is worth continuing albeit in a more appropriate…

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## [Show Your Rasberry Pi Projects](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/show-your-rasberry-pi-projects/1572)

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**Author:** [@Amiro62](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/Amiro62)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2021, 4:42pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/show-your-rasberry-pi-projects/1572 "2021-02-15T16:42:21Z")

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Since I likes to design and try to learn new skills I had a bunch of Rasberry Pi and decided to make things with them. 1st My wife for the better word is not electronically gifted!!! She likes Elvis and loves music so p…

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## [FlightSim Covid 19](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/flightsim-covid-19/1536)

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**Author:** [@Amiro62](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/Amiro62)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2021, 3:23pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/flightsim-covid-19/1536 "2021-02-15T15:23:09Z")

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Well i thought I see it all, Even flightsim are dealing with Covid 19!!

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## [How do you make a 4D printer?](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/how-do-you-make-a-4d-printer/1527)

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**Author:** [@Keith](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/Keith)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2021, 2:10am UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/how-do-you-make-a-4d-printer/1527 "2021-02-11T02:10:41Z")

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How do you make a 4D printer? Just take a 3D printer and give it some time…

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## [Think your day is bad? Epic 3D Printing Fails Galore!](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/think-your-day-is-bad-epic-3d-printing-fails-galore/1201)

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**Author:** [@chris](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/chris)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2021, 9:46pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/think-your-day-is-bad-epic-3d-printing-fails-galore/1201 "2021-02-05T21:46:56Z")

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\#1) \*\* Catastrophic Printer Problems\*\* #2) \*\* Heat Block Hazard\*\* #3) \*\* Warping for the Fail\*\* #4) \*\* Humpty Dumpty Had a Great Fall\*\* #5) \*\* In Case of Printing, Break Glass\*\* #6) \*\* Connector Catas…

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## [Just had to do it! - This is SO TRUE](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/just-had-to-do-it-this-is-so-true/1197)

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**Author:** [@Jason](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/Jason)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2021, 9:01pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/just-had-to-do-it-this-is-so-true/1197 "2021-02-05T21:01:57Z")

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## [Why did the Spool of Filament Cross the Road?](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/why-did-the-spool-of-filament-cross-the-road/101)

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**Author:** [@Keith](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/Keith)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 7:13pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/why-did-the-spool-of-filament-cross-the-road/101 "2021-02-03T19:13:16Z")

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It was Entangled and Cross-winding
