The Role of Filament Storage in 3D Printing Success

3D printing technology has revolutionized various industries, enabling the creation of intricate designs and functional prototypes with remarkable precision. However, the success of a 3D printing project doesn’t solely depend on the printer’s capabilities or the design expertise. Often overlooked but critically important, filament storage plays a pivotal role in ensuring consistent print quality and avoiding potential setbacks. In this article, we delve into the significance of proper filament storage and its impact on successful 3D printing outcomes.

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Optimizing Your 3D Printing Setup: Must-Have Tools and Techniques

When embarking on the fascinating journey of 3D printing, it’s easy to get swept up in the allure of the printer itself and the myriad of intricate designs you can bring to life. However, achieving exceptional 3D printing results extends beyond the hardware and the design files. In this guide, we delve into the often-overlooked tools and techniques that can elevate your 3D printing experience and outcomes.

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How to truncate text in an Angular Material UI table cell

Working on a recent project using Angular and Material UI, I needed to be able to truncate the text in one of the cells of a Material table. Here is the simplest way I have found to accomplish that.

//Add this to your css
mat-cell > span.truncate-text {
    text-overflow: ellipsis; 
    overflow: hidden; 
    white-space: nowrap;
}
//Wrap the long text in a span with a class of truncate-text

<ng-container matColumnDef="longtext">
  <mat-header-cell *matHeaderCellDef> LongText </mat-header-cell>
  <mat-cell *matCellDef="let element">
    <span class="truncate-text">{{element.longtext}}</span>
  </mat-cell>
</ng-container>

Another Option to Fix 3.3v Pin Issue in White Label Disks Shucked From Western Digitial Easystore Drives

If you have a home NAS device or home server and are looking to upgrade your storage, you already know how expensive the NAS rated drives can get.  There is a pretty large following of people who purchase WD Easystore external drives when they are on sale and “shuck” them (basically open up the enclosure and remove the drive, do so at your own risk because this will void the warranty).  As of this writing, WD Easystores have been coming more and more with White Label drives, which from a lot of research online is, for the most part, a re-branded red label drive.  In fact, for a long time, the Easystores actually came with WD Reds right from the store.  

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