K9EMP

I started a YouTube channel to document some of my hobbies, projects, and adventures.

[K9EMP @k9emp]

@lost_in_tech My question is did they do a collab with Bondtech? Is this a large Indx machine? It appears there is either 6 or 7 "heads".

Or did they copy Snapmaker and just add 2 more hotend modules? 350 cubed or 500 cubed?

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@lost_in_tech All the people posting pissed off because the printer only came with 250 grams of filament. They didn't think to buy a couple rolls with the printer.

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@lost_in_tech 2. I have been checking my original A1 printer every month to make sure nothing is melting. So far everything looks brand new. I bought the 2nd because I needed more print capacity and didn't want to deal with another brand. I'll keep an eye on both and see if anything happens.

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@lost_in_tech I have 2. 1 is a 1 year old. The other is 2 months old. Both have always been plugged into a big UPS. I also have a SV07 Plus. I kept having weird print quality issues with the SV07. They went away after I bought a UPS. Now all printers go on a UPS. Too many power fluctuations.

[K9EMP @k9emp]

Doing the 46 mile gravel course in the Yellow Chip Road 2025 Race.

Finished in just under 4 hours. I think I got last; but wasn't in last until I stopped at mile 32 because of bad leg cramps. Worked out the cramps and finished the race. Won't know results until they're posted

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Getting back into the training groove after being on vacation. Less than 2 weeks out from my first gravel race and I need to squeeze in as much training as I can. Also, making micro adjustments to get everything dialed in perfectly.

#cycleshots #gravelcycling

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@BondtechAB @3D_Musketeers is your kit on the way yet? Can't wait for the videos on this.

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@KD9RDO That's the military mast topper. It's just showing that the holes are the correct size for a 3/8x24 to SO-239 mount.

[K9EMP @k9emp]

Lots of new products are hitting the Etsy shop today. Fiberglass military mast guy rings and toppers, guy rings for SOTABeams Carbon 6, POTA33, and POTA33H. Check everything out at https://t.co/SMTpeSh5OM

[K9EMP @k9emp]

$50ish Bike repair stand + gear tie=cheap antenna mast tripod.
When you're into ham radio and cycling you happen to have a bike repair stand. I brought this on my camping trip and used it for a different purpose.
https://t.co/aL4kmFbLNC
https://t.co/EcTVjfQQqS for my other stuff.

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Took a short ride this morning. The humidity is absolutely brutal. I had to make my ride shorter than I wanted to, but it was still a good workout.

#gravelcycling
#heattraining
#cycleshots

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Took a scenic ride to East Fork Lake and had breakfast at a picnic table. Started out as a nice cool ride but quickly got hot and humid.

#cyclingshots
#gravelcycling
#lakeview

[K9EMP @k9emp]

Nice evening for a short road ride. Tried out some new gear - Shimano XC3 shoes and pedals. I highly recommend them. So much better than regular shoes and flats.

#shimano
#roadcycling
#heattraining
#eveningcycle

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Took a long hot ride. The summer heat and humidity is brutal in Illinois. Started at about 9am and it was 81 finished and it was 90 with a 99 degree heat index. Time for food and a cold shower.

#heattraining
#cyclingshots
#cyclingaddict

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Super hot day for a ride. I've been doing my rides indoors on a Keiser M3 and needed to get outside. It's hard to stay hydrated and cool when it's this hot. Got nice photos of the Embarras River and a creek while taking some short breaks.
#gravelcycling
#heatwave
#heattraining

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Did a test ride today out from my house to my local state park. If the weather would cooperate and I can get a weekend off I would like to try a mini bikepacking trip that includes ham radio.

#gravelcycling
#bikepacking
#bikeride

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2. It's an Osprey Sportlite 15L with a 2.5L water bladder. My bottle is a Camelbak Podium Insulated bottle. I was running regular water in the bladder and BPN G1M carb/electrolyte mix in the bottle. The hydration pack works great and also has extra room for some extra stuff.

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1. Beautiful day for a long ride to the local lake. 76° and sunny with almost no wind. The ride was 22 miles of gravel roads and 6 miles of paved roads. I was testing my new hydration pack.

#gravel
#cyclingphotos
#bareperformancenutrition
#ospreypacks
#camelbak

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Longest ride so far. Also, day number 3 of riding 10-plus miles. Came across this weird Mug Tree in Newton, IL. The first 11 miles with a 10 to 15-mph headwind. The 12 miles back were much easier on a mostly flat route.

#gravelcycling
#bareperformancenutrition
#workout