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Posted: 8/19/2024 12:05:41 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rat_Patrol: I ordered the accelerometer and GPIO board for my 3.5 (well, still a 3s+, but yeah) which has a mosquito hotend. I can't wait to get it all together. Cost wise I can see it being worth the money for that upgrade. Once I get the rebuild done on the last 3s+ to 4s - I will order the upgrade of the other printers along with the accelerometer & GPIO board. Technically 4 of the 6 parts are finished on my gang print, with the last 2 parts getting finished. I think this is the first big gang print that seems to have turned out ok. Most of the time I only print 2 similar sized items at a time. |
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Posted: 8/20/2024 8:36:53 AM EDT
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Posted: 8/20/2024 2:00:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bionicmonkey: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/56039/1000003495_jpg-3299493.JPG Various spacers with angling and a 3mm shim. Do you ever print fixtures for parts instead of machining soft jaws? |
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MI, USA
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Posted: 8/20/2024 9:31:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SandHillsHillbilly: Do you ever print fixtures for parts instead of machining soft jaws? Not who you were asking, but I just did some to hold golf putters I made for a guy. He had them cerakoted then realized he fucked the weight up. I didn't want to mar them, so I printed form fit jaws. Worked great. |
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MI, USA
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Posted: 8/20/2024 9:34:22 PM EDT
[Last Edit: jm0502]
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Just got this from harbor freight. Works well for the printer. Does move just a little bit. I'm going to put a jack under it to stop the swaying.
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Posted: 8/20/2024 10:23:41 PM EDT
[Last Edit: bionicmonkey]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SandHillsHillbilly: Do you ever print fixtures for parts instead of machining soft jaws? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SandHillsHillbilly: Originally Posted By bionicmonkey: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/56039/1000003495_jpg-3299493.JPG Various spacers with angling and a 3mm shim. Do you ever print fixtures for parts instead of machining soft jaws? Yes i have all kinds of fixtures where appropriate  Attached FileHere is a 2 part 3/8 rod fixture in operation. |
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Posted: 8/20/2024 10:27:43 PM EDT
[Last Edit: bradbn4]
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Another 8 parts on a gang print for the Prusa MK IVS upgrade.
Now to try an even larger gang print of 10 items. The color of the printer is going to be odd. Each plate I am swapping colors of the material. The big issue / or learning curve will be if I have to print out any of the new parts in PC blend. No enclosure might provide a bit more fun than I want. If I have to go that route - for a hand full of prints I might get a cheap photo tent |
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Posted: 8/22/2024 1:35:50 PM EDT
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Bought some Prusament PC Blend to give a try. I was impressed. I've printed with non blended PC before, and it is a bitch for sure, but this does print very well. Other than the warping issues (still there even with the blend, but FAR less, on par with ABS) it printed a perfect benchy. It was a less than ideal situation as I just had cleaned the satin sheet with IPA instead of soap and water, used my Prusa Mini just in my LACK chamber. Also, bed only gets to 100c on the Mini, so less than the recommended 110. Still, it only had minor warping off the plate. I'm sure a plate size print in that setup would fail, but that is what my heated chamber MK3 is for. Price is right there with 3DX Tech's offering, so that is nice. Very little to zero stringing, excellent layer bonding, all in all a great filament option.
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Posted: 8/22/2024 4:39:24 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/23/2024 11:50:18 PM EDT
[Last Edit: bionicmonkey]
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Posted: 8/24/2024 12:16:44 PM EDT
[Last Edit: bradbn4]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rat_Patrol: Bought some Prusament PC Blend to give a try. I was impressed. I've printed with non blended PC before, and it is a bitch for sure, but this does print very well. Other than the warping issues (still there even with the blend, but FAR less, on par with ABS) it printed a perfect benchy. Thanks for the info - I have two spools in transit to me now. I am printing another platter of MK IVS parts from the extruder folder. Not all the parts, but ones that should work with PETG. I will have to wait for the PC blend material to make sure the right parts are printed up in the correct materials. [added] I am running my last plate of parts for the MKivS running right now. At this point it will be a waiting game to get the upgrade kit for the rebuild effort. [even more added] I have pretty much the full set printed for the MK 4S - other than a few parts that I believe will be either included in the upgrade kit - or need to be printed in the PC Blend. I will say this, gang printing a bunch of different parts on the MK IV is a dream over my older MK III/IIIS+. |
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Posted: 8/24/2024 2:02:24 PM EDT
[Last Edit: AFCarbon15]
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A new grip, for a new receiver printing now, for kit coming in a week or two.
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Posted: 8/24/2024 4:08:06 PM EDT
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Bought a set of AK-Builder punches (very nice, BTW) and designed a holder to mount it to the workbench uprights.
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Posted: 8/25/2024 3:17:30 PM EDT
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Crocs. I've always wanted to try them, but never was willing to buy them. I had a spool of rainbow TPU sitting around from a project for my daughter. Seems a fitting color for them. 30 hours later. They are comfy.
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Posted: 8/25/2024 3:21:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Eli75: Crocs. I've always wanted to try them, but never was willing to buy them. I had a spool of rainbow TPU sitting around from a project for my daughter. Seems a fitting color for them. 30 hours later. They are comfy. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/31219/1000006351-3304453.jpg 
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Posted: 8/25/2024 4:53:16 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/25/2024 7:07:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bionicmonkey: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/56039/1000003529_jpg-3304529.JPG Milling fixture for larue mbt Sorry in advance if this is a dumb question but...what are you milling on that trigger? |
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Posted: 8/25/2024 7:26:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bionicmonkey: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/56039/1000003529_jpg-3304529.JPG Milling fixture for larue mbt Are you making it super safe? |
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Posted: 8/25/2024 8:03:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rat_Patrol: Are you making it super safe? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rat_Patrol: Originally Posted By bionicmonkey: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/56039/1000003529_jpg-3304529.JPG Milling fixture for larue mbt Are you making it super safe? someone has to do the needfull. why not zoidberg? |
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Posted: 8/25/2024 8:18:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bionicmonkey: someone has to do the needfull. why not zoidberg? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bionicmonkey: Originally Posted By Rat_Patrol: Originally Posted By bionicmonkey: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/56039/1000003529_jpg-3304529.JPG Milling fixture for larue mbt Are you making it super safe? someone has to do the needfull. why not zoidberg? 
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Posted: 8/25/2024 9:08:13 PM EDT
[Last Edit: bionicmonkey]
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that GMR thread has me waiting tho.. since they posted some kind of hammer binding issue. meanwhile I can wait for my s7 bar stock to show up
Eta; s7 is a go  Attached File |
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Posted: 8/30/2024 7:41:50 AM EDT
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Posted: 8/30/2024 7:42:32 AM EDT
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Posted: 8/31/2024 10:39:09 AM EDT
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Posted: 8/31/2024 11:31:51 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jm0502: Just got this from harbor freight. Works well for the printer. Does move just a little bit. I'm going to put a jack under it to stop the swaying. https://i.imgur.com/Pb2qeil.jpg Can you replace the casters with ones that lock? There's a wide variety in quality of casters. I made some boxes on wheels out of leftover 5/8" plywood to go under my reloading bench for storing ammo/brass/bullets and the casters are just from Home Depot. The Vyper stool I have with really nice casters is night/day different than the stool I got at HF. You might be able to put adjustable feet there instead of wheels or throw some pavers in the bottom. |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 8/31/2024 11:36:42 AM EDT
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A couple of projects I've been working on.
  
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Posted: 8/31/2024 12:08:22 PM EDT
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Nice Lego characters
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Posted: 8/31/2024 3:17:19 PM EDT
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Printing a vented funnel on the AD5M in ASA. Funnel is 150mm x 150mm with a 20mm outlet. Using a 55c chamber temp, 95c bed temp & 270c print temp.
 Printing ASA funnel on modified AD5M 1  Printing an ASA 150mm x 150mm vented funnel on a modified AD5M |
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MI, USA
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Posted: 8/31/2024 5:17:15 PM EDT
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Didn't have the right filament, option #2
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Posted: 8/31/2024 8:58:21 PM EDT
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Have this printing in PETG Translucent Black right now.
No issues at standard speed, will probably change to silent when I check out for the evening. |
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Posted: 8/31/2024 9:26:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jm0502: Didn't have the right filament, option #2 https://i.imgur.com/eAvT5mV.jpg wish i had a wire EDM.. im doing it the slow way - see my thread in AR15-> build it yourself.. |
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MI, USA
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Posted: 8/31/2024 9:49:18 PM EDT
[Last Edit: jm0502]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bionicmonkey: wish i had a wire EDM.. im doing it the slow way - see my thread in AR15-> build it yourself.. Very nice job, Im burning a fixture to hold onto the main body for milling. Im making the slot for the trigger cam a little bigger so i can use a small ball nose. But I think i may lose the ability to put the gun on safe. Im using just prehard 4140 and if it works i will either heat treat it or run it through my Nitrider. |
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Posted: 9/1/2024 1:01:44 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jm0502: Very nice job, Im burning a fixture to hold onto the main body for milling. Im making the slot for the trigger cam a little bigger so i can use a small ball nose. But I think i may lose the ability to put the gun on safe. Im using just prehard 4140 and if it works i will either heat treat it or run it through my Nitrider. if you havent looked at a spin-index, that is the secret sauce. on mine the slots for the trigger are 1/8th rather than 1/10th as on the original hoffman. by doing this there is a little more flexibility in the position of the trigger (pockets do vary from builder to builder) - and the remaining side of the safety lever doesnt have to be thinned. its also a lot easier to mill with a 1/8 mill 
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Posted: 9/2/2024 4:30:31 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bionicmonkey: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/56039/1000003505_jpg-3302874.JPG What i printed today - the 1/8 shim What i made today with them.. WIP pic. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/56039/1000003509_jpg-3302879.JPG do those things really work? do they last? just curious |
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AL, USA
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Posted: 9/2/2024 12:06:27 PM EDT
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Anyone ever do the cost analysis of ABS vs PETG or PLA+ when determining how many widgets you can get out of a roll?
Since ABS is a lighter filament I've found I can get 22 widgets out of a roll vs the 16 out of PETG or PLA+. Filament is sold as 1KG rolls and since ABS is lighter there's more volume on the roll. Been trying to transition some of my items over to ABS when I can to handle heat better. I really like how easy ABS is able to print when you have a proper printer for it. With PETG I had too many rejects due to various issues with it. Some rolls I'd get perfect prints then the next roll would never print right with the same GCode. Maybe that's why Bambu is discontinuing their Basic PETG. Not exactly onboard with their new HF PETG as you lose mechanical properties. |
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Posted: 9/2/2024 8:11:12 PM EDT
[Last Edit: nikdfish]
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Printed more dishwasher basket wheels. Printed them in ASA on the Adventurer 5M. 55c chamber temp, 95c bed temp, 270c print temp. Flipped the print orientation from earlier prints with regard to supports to see how my orca settings would do.
 Attached File Attached File Attached File Printing dishwasher wheels in ASA on an Adventurer 5M  Printing ASA dishwasher wheels on a modified Adventurer 5M |
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Posted: 9/2/2024 10:38:57 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Claybeaux232]
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Mini recip compressor- it works/spins, done on a Bambu p1s using fusion for CAD design.
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Posted: 9/6/2024 4:53:53 PM EDT
[Last Edit: bionicmonkey]
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Posted: 9/6/2024 8:55:09 PM EDT
[Last Edit: -Obsessed-]
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Custom derailleur hanger prototype. The final version will be machined.
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Posted: 9/10/2024 12:16:54 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/10/2024 1:43:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Breugel: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/12606/1000005814_jpg-3318392.JPG FLAVOR FLAVE!!!! |
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Posted: 9/11/2024 3:57:17 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/14/2024 4:01:47 PM EDT
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Doing some light bar & work light mounts for the JD 3038e. These clamp on/around the ROP. The work light mounts include mounts for forward & rearward LED lamps. When installed there is a 3mm gap between parts. Was printing on both Max3 & AD5M machines, ASA printed @270c w/bed @ 95c & chamber @ 55c. M5 cap head screws are used for assembly, 5mm nuts are placed in cutouts.
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AL, USA
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Posted: 9/15/2024 2:08:53 PM EDT
[Last Edit: memsu]
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I do HVAC controls so I'm often in mechanical rooms working where there's no good place to place your laptop.
The OmniShelf magnetically attaches to air handlers, chillers, panels, etc to give you a work station. I found myself last week using it a fair amount and was really missing not having a place for my mouse. If your mouse doesn't like reflective surfaces it's designed to take a 6"X8" mouse pad. So, I came up with a mouse pad for it and a cup/tool holder as well. Printed vertical to maximize strength when a downward force is applied to it. I recommend a brim to keep it from warping, this one had a slight warp it but should function fine. OmniShelf Mouse Pad OmniShelf Cup/Tool Holder      |
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Posted: 9/15/2024 2:49:00 PM EDT
[Last Edit: MrMackey]
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Posted: 9/15/2024 6:24:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MrMackey: On an articulated dragon print kick this weekend My wife loves them! https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/587392/IMG_2338_jpeg-3323185.JPG Cool! This guy lives on top of my vinyl cutter. 
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Posted: 9/15/2024 10:43:34 PM EDT
[Last Edit: -Obsessed-]
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Printing this. Water pump that's designed to be hooked up to a hose, doesn't include a fitting to attach a hose. I love it.
1-1/4" NPT to 3/4" GHT adapter. Designed in SolidWorks. 
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Posted: 9/16/2024 12:36:18 AM EDT
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a few sand sharks for work - found them on printables. - mostly to show the new bamboo p1s
owner they need to tweak the printer settings for non-standard filiment. I printed a few extra textured - knurled-containers for holding sd cards and other small odds and ends. This make surprisingly good pill holders. To wrap it up; I printed yet another basket weaved pencil holder. |
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TN, USA
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Posted: 9/16/2024 7:11:02 AM EDT
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 I also uploaded it to makerspace, requires color changer. |
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Posted: 9/16/2024 11:41:08 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Nexttime: https://i.imgur.com/VrgFrxV.png I also uploaded it to makerspace, requires color changer. 
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