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Join AJ and Alex as they dive into the world of 3D printing, weather stations, and home automation. In this episode, they share their latest adventures with flexible filament, such as TPU, and discuss their use of various 3D prints like brackets for MacBooks and custom solutions for better storage and organization. The conversation transitions to weather stations, focusing on automation benefits, local data integration, and energy efficiency. Takeaways: * Flexible filaments like TPU are versatile but require longer print times. * Weather stations can significantly augment smart home automation by providing real-time environmental data. * Choosing a weather station with local data support can enhance reliability and control over cloud-dependent alternatives. * Integrate UV sensors in your system for personalized alerts and safer outdoor activities. * Tools like a filament dryer can drastically improve print quality, especially for hydroscopic materials. 🏠 What's on the Agenda: * 00:00 Introduction and recent 3D printing projects * 00:37 Challenges and solutions with flexible filaments * 03:31 Overview of weather stations and their role in home automation * 12:05 Benefits of using EcoWitt Witboy for real-time data * 33:30 Practical uses for UV sensors and soil moisture sensors 🔗 Gear Up with Our Top Tips: * Enhance 3D printing with a reliable filament dryer * Explore the benefits of advanced weather stations like the EcoWit for precise automation * Invest in localized data solutions to prevent automation failure during connectivity issues 🤝 Join the Conversation: We're not just here to talk at you—we want to connect with our community! Have questions or experiences about 3D printing, or home automation? Want to share your own tech journey? Drop a comment below, and let's start the discussion! 🔔 Stay Updated: Don't miss out on more tech insights and life-enhancing tools. Hit the subscribe button and ring the bell to get notified about our latest content. 🗣️ Stay Connected with Us: * Twitter Chatter: /newtechvintage * Mastodon Musings: Mastodon Link [https://mastodon.social/@newtechvin] * Our hangout on the internet: NTVN Online [https://ntvn.online] * Your favorite podcasting platform or on Podbean [https://ntvn.podbean.com]

In this episode AJ and Alex talk about zone heating and automating it. 🤝 Join the Conversation: We're not just here to talk at you-we want to engage with our community! Have questions or tips about 3D printing, WiFi, or some other topic? Want to share your own home automation win? Drop a comment below, and let's start the discussion! 🔔 Stay Updated: Don't miss out on more tech insights and life-enhancing tools. Hit the subscribe button and ring the bell to get notified about our latest content. 🗣️ Stay Connected with Us: * Twitter Chatter: https://twitter.com/newtechvintage [https://twitter.com/newtechvintage] * Mastodon Musings: https://mastodon.social/@newtechvintagenerds [https://mastodon.social/@newtechvintagenerds] * Our hangout on the internet: https://ntvn.online [https://ntvn.online] * Your favorite podcasting platform or on https://ntvn.podbean.com [https://ntvn.podbean.com]

FINALLY! A new episode. It took a bit to get this out there. Not because we didn't record it, but because A.J. found excuse after excuse not to edit and publish it. Lucky for you he finally found the time and finally felt like doing the stuff that needed to be done. This episode Alex and A.J. talk about their new 3D printer and how it is holding up after a month of running almost constantly. Listen to them talking about the good and the not so good (if any?) of the Bambulab P1S. 🏠 What's on the Agenda: * 00:00 Introduction * 00:30 What did you automate this week? Spoiler: heating / cooling / screens/shades * 10:43 A.J.'s New 3D Printer: Bamboo Labs P1S. And Alex' as well * 56:44 Tips - YouTube channel Proper Printing [https://www.youtube.com/@UCqfMW0tMZEciSXQym8x0EoQ] - Knipex [https://www.amazon.nl/knipex/s?k=knipex] 🤝 Join the Conversation: We're not just here to talk at you-we want to engage with our community! Have questions or tips about 3D printing, WiFi, or some other topic? Want to share your own home automation win? Drop a comment below, and let's start the discussion! 🔔 Stay Updated: Don't miss out on more tech insights and life-enhancing tools. Hit the subscribe button and ring the bell to get notified about our latest content. 🗣️ Stay Connected with Us: * Twitter Chatter: https://twitter.com/newtechvintage [https://twitter.com/newtechvintage] * Mastodon Musings: https://mastodon.social/@newtechvintagenerds [https://mastodon.social/@newtechvintagenerds] * Our hangout on the internet: https://ntvn.online [https://ntvn.online] * Your favorite podcasting platform or on https://ntvn.podbean.com [https://ntvn.podbean.com]

Can you find all your pages that you access regularly? Your router page, your home automation, your printer? Or are you using some kind of homepage, just like AJ and Alex? In this video, we dive into the world of personalized homepages and why they might be the solution you're looking for. Gone are the days of endless bookmarks and chaotic tabs—it's time to streamline your internet experience! 🤝 Join the Conversation: We're not just here to talk at you—we want to engage with our community! Have questions or tips about 3D printing, WiFi, or some other topic? Want to share your own home automation win? Drop a comment below, and let's start the discussion! 🔔 Stay Updated: Don't miss out on more tech insights and life-enhancing tools. Hit the subscribe button and ring the bell to get notified about our latest content. 🗣️ Stay Connected with Us: * Twitter Chatter [https://twitter.com/newtechvintage] * Mastodon Musings [https://mastodon.social/@newtechvintagenerds] * Our hangout on the internet [https://ntvn.online] * Your favorite podcasting platform or on Podbean [https://ntvn.podbean.com]

Today, we're diving into home labs: what they are, how to start one, and tips on sizing and power usage. And we briefly touch on the things we printed since the last episode. 🏠 What's on the Agenda: * 00:00 Intro * 00:31 What did you print this week? * 02:13 Let's talk home labs / definition * 11:19 Power consumption, performance, noise * 23:26 Building your home lab today * 41:41 Tip: Three-body problem on Netflix 🤝 Join the Conversation: We're not just here to talk at you—we want to engage with our community! Have questions or tips about 3D printing, WiFi, or some other topic? Want to share your own home automation win? Drop a comment below, and let's start the discussion! 🔔 Stay Updated: Don't miss out on more tech insights and life-enhancing tools. Hit the subscribe button and ring the bell to get notified about our latest content. 🗣️ Stay Connected with Us: * Twitter Chatter [https://twitter.com/newtechvintage] * Mastodon Musings [https://mastodon.social/@newtechvintagenerds] * Our hangout on the internet [https://ntvn.online] * Your favorite podcasting platform or on Podbean [https://ntvn.podbean.com]