firstone Posted January 7, 2023 Posted January 7, 2023 I've originally put it behind dry wall but that made reception worse - to the point of being unable to enroll some devices. Want to hang it on the wall but there's no hardware to attach it. Would appreciate any suggestions.
jec6613 Posted January 8, 2023 Posted January 8, 2023 3M command strips. The heavy duty velcro ones would be my choice so I could take it down. 1
firstone Posted January 8, 2023 Author Posted January 8, 2023 Thanks. Have a few of those. They don't stick to drywall particularly well but I guess that's what I'll do until I find something better.
Geddy Posted January 9, 2023 Posted January 9, 2023 On 1/8/2023 at 12:28 PM, firstone said: They don't stick to drywall particularly well You've got to slightly "clean" the drywall first. We have the command strips holding up picture frames and framed posters in various rooms and they work very well. We usually wipe with damp cloth of 409, allow it to dry for a bit (~1 hour), wipe with dry cloth (just to be sure), place 1 side (apply pressure for a few seconds), allow it to "be" for a few hours before applying what you're trying to hang. I think the 3M instructions actually suggest 24 hours, but that's bogus (IMO). Great suggestion @jec6613!
Mecheng70 Posted January 9, 2023 Posted January 9, 2023 Not sure if I will get flak for this... I have a 10 ft USB extension that I was going to plug between the Eisy and the ZMatter dongle. Then to hang the Zmatter dongle on the wall, I created and 3D printed this: 2
DennisC Posted January 10, 2023 Posted January 10, 2023 I took a slightly different approach with my 3D dongle holder. It needs some tweaking, as I am still learning how the drawing program works. I wanted something that was enclosed, so there was no chance of the dongle coming free. I added a cutout at the bottom for a USB extension cable connector and for good measure I included a script on the front for additional air circulation. 1
firstone Posted January 10, 2023 Author Posted January 10, 2023 (edited) Both of these look awesome. Except I've never touched 3d printer. But, If you use extension case, female USB-A end is probably going to be almost as wide as the unit itself. The first one you can probably put on the side. Not sure if you can use second one. Edit: Passive extension is much smaller but still something to be considered. Active could be pretty big. Edited January 10, 2023 by firstone
DennisC Posted January 10, 2023 Posted January 10, 2023 16 minutes ago, firstone said: Both of these look awesome. Except I've never touched 3d printer. But, If you use extension case, female USB-A end is probably going to be almost as wide as the unit itself. The first one you can probably put on the side. Not sure if you can use second one. Edit: Passive extension is much smaller but still something to be considered. Active could be pretty big. Already have the cable and there is plenty of room for the cable end. Dimension perspective can be hard to gauge without a reference.
Mecheng70 Posted January 10, 2023 Posted January 10, 2023 I have printed mine. can take a picture with the dongle in it later. The spacing I have does accommodate the USB female connector. Not concerned with it falling as it sits in a closet and no one but the wife and I go in there...
Mecheng70 Posted January 10, 2023 Posted January 10, 2023 (edited) Here is one with an indentation for adhesive. STL are attached. ZMatter_Holder_screw.stl ZMatter_Holder _Commando.stl Edited January 10, 2023 by Mecheng70 1
firstone Posted January 11, 2023 Author Posted January 11, 2023 It looks great. I think UDI should sell it.
Mecheng70 Posted January 11, 2023 Posted January 11, 2023 (edited) Edited January 11, 2023 by Mecheng70 1
Steve L Posted January 18, 2023 Posted January 18, 2023 Folks, please put these designs up on printables.com ! STL, at least, STEP if you have them as well. Thanks!
Mecheng70 Posted January 18, 2023 Posted January 18, 2023 https://www.printables.com/model/373306-zmatter-with-slideable-eisy https://www.printables.com/model/373301-zmatter-simple-holder-for-commando-strips-eisy https://www.printables.com/model/373300-zmatter-simple-holder-eisy 2
TRI0N Posted January 21, 2023 Posted January 21, 2023 It's nice that the new eisy has a wall mount for the entire setup. On of the reasons I wanted to get this up out of the way from the rackmount and from other EMF problems. TRI0N
TRI0N Posted January 21, 2023 Posted January 21, 2023 (edited) On 1/10/2023 at 2:10 PM, firstone said: Both of these look awesome. Except I've never touched 3d printer. But, If you use extension case, female USB-A end is probably going to be almost as wide as the unit itself. The first one you can probably put on the side. Not sure if you can use second one. Edit: Passive extension is much smaller but still something to be considered. Active could be pretty big. Check your area for 3D Print Shops and take the file you want to them. They will print it.. Might be oh, $25 for the finished product. No joke, it's actually in demand. If there isn't one around you.. You might want to think about opening a shop... LoL TRI0N Edited January 21, 2023 by TRI0N
MrBill Posted January 21, 2023 Posted January 21, 2023 13 hours ago, TRI0N said: If there isn't one around you.. try the internet, just google 3D print service... I don't currently have one I recommend, I used to use a guy that seems to have vanished (probably because he couldn't make money because he honestly didn't charge enough... I even told him he should charge more). 1
DennisC Posted January 21, 2023 Posted January 21, 2023 By me, our local library will 3D print for you.
TRI0N Posted January 21, 2023 Posted January 21, 2023 I literally have a 3D Printer setup in the garage for the niece so she can build Cosplay body parts. It's 3' x 3' and she hasn't even used it yet. Merry Christmas eh? Nah I'm sure 2 months before this years LA Con she is going to go ape snitz. TRI0N
larryllix Posted January 21, 2023 Posted January 21, 2023 1 hour ago, TRI0N said: I literally have a 3D Printer setup in the garage for the niece so she can build Cosplay body parts. It's 3' x 3' and she hasn't even used it yet. Merry Christmas eh? Nah I'm sure 2 months before this years LA Con she is going to go ape snitz. TRI0N I am the same. I have run a few test prints off before the print nozzle tore the surface off the metal plate. These things are quite complicated and can be a steep learning curve. Of course the instructions never match the model you have and the chinLish is terrible. I am told this (3-6 months of destroying things) is all normal from many experienced people. It takes a while and somebody with experience showing you how it's done definitely helps. Best of luck.
Mecheng70 Posted January 23, 2023 Posted January 23, 2023 On 1/21/2023 at 10:56 AM, larryllix said: I am the same. I have run a few test prints off before the print nozzle tore the surface off the metal plate. These things are quite complicated and can be a steep learning curve. Of course the instructions never match the model you have and the chinLish is terrible. I am told this (3-6 months of destroying things) is all normal from many experienced people. It takes a while and somebody with experience showing you how it's done definitely helps. Best of luck. It also depends on model and cost. I have owned 2 printers. Robo3D plus and currently the Creality CR6SE. Have only had one issue with the Robo3D and that was my impatience that damaged the bed. Lesson learned. IMHO if you spend less than $300, plan on spending more time troubleshooting. Then another $50-$100 in accessories. Mine sits for a couple months and then I have printathons, and it doesn't have any issues.
larryllix Posted January 23, 2023 Posted January 23, 2023 6 minutes ago, Mecheng70 said: It also depends on model and cost. I have owned 2 printers. Robo3D plus and currently the Creality CR6SE. Have only had one issue with the Robo3D and that was my impatience that damaged the bed. Lesson learned. IMHO if you spend less than $300, plan on spending more time troubleshooting. Then another $50-$100 in accessories. Mine sits for a couple months and then I have printathons, and it doesn't have any issues. Yeah, I have all the new gadgets and the instructions don't really support it yet.
TRI0N Posted January 23, 2023 Posted January 23, 2023 Yeah it's not some cheap one. It came highly recommended..https://www.flashforgeshop.com/product/adventurer-4-powerful-3d-printer-real-no-leveling-wider-compatibilities?cID=31&srsltid=AeTuncp8Qhs9hFdM95vgnHE2Q_AgfUc5OaJZznS9UR_2JNTy0bBJpsTx3f0
larryllix Posted January 23, 2023 Posted January 23, 2023 Nice! That model was on my list but I decided to stick with a more common one. The main deal-breaker was the spool compartment wouldn't take 1kg spools. Unfortunately, the supplied instructions with mine for auto-leveling were confusing due to language translation and not up to date with all the latest gadgets they put on them now and I ripped the PEI off the flexible plate, badly. They sent me a new PEI plate but it is very smooth and I haven't tried it yet. I am envious of the WiFi. I have to use SD cards to transfer the files but many are recommending to use a spare RPi with USB to achieve that. Now to become proficient with the slicer and learn a 3D CAD program to design my own.
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