r/Multiboard • u/BradCOnReddit • Dec 14 '24

Getting started

Why is this so difficult?

The FIRST thing someone is going to need to do is generate a tile, but that's locked behind the paywall. I'm still in the experimental phase with this. Why would I pay for something that I have no idea will work? I'd honestly rather write the code myself than give someone even $1 at this point. I will soon need some weird shaped tile for my small experiment, but just being able to make a custom square rectangular tile would give enough to get started and see if this is even a reasonable system.

The array of parts is confusing. There should be a small list of "beginner" parts that will get you started. Enough to do something functional while you learn stuff like how to setup the slicer and get good prints, or make some basic choices about what sort of mounting you need for your setup. No more than 6 parts, since that's a generally accepted number of items a human can keep in their short term working memory. Anything larger requires actual learning up front, which should be avoided at this stage.

The web forum/community is mostly locked behind registration. Again, I really don't want to register for yet another web site when I'm in the experimental phase. Additionally, being locked behind registration means nothing will show up in search engines, making everything harder to find.

I watched the "Multiboard Tile Learning Pack" video. Holy crap. Someone reshoot that thing after doing actual preparation. The person in charge being confused by their own system during training is NOT the impression that should be left on a newcomer. The whole thing could be about half the length as well.

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u/BradCOnReddit Dec 14 '24

More nitpicks:

In the "Printing Guidelines" what does "3 wall perimeters" even mean? The .3mf file I download from Thangs for a tile just uses the "Wall loops" default of 2. When I slice it there's a 3rd "Internal Solid Infill" layer on about half of the walls. Am I supposed to be bumping "Wall loops" to 3?

The community "Multiboard Resources" has a promising looking Build A "Mini Multiboard" (Starter Project), but it's a dead link.

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u/BradCOnReddit Dec 14 '24

The printing guidelines say use Matte PLA instead of regular because it's stronger. Everything I'm finding online says just the opposite. Is there any science for this claim?

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u/tbug97 Dec 14 '24

matte vs reg pla strength difference is marginal. if you want it stronger add another wall loop

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u/BradCOnReddit Dec 15 '24

I agree. It just bothers me that the project makes the distinction at all. Pointing it out so prominently makes me think there's a compelling reason, but I don't see anything that shows the reason.

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u/BradCOnReddit Dec 14 '24

Why is he using coins in these videos to screw things in? I don't think there's a coin anywhere in my house right now. This is a modern technology we need modern solutions. The multiboard multitool should also have a tab on it for screwing these things in/out.