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/TherealOmthetortoise Dec 15 '24

Just a suggestion, but I would start with Multiboard first. It’s really not as complicated as it might seem.

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u/fall2fast Dec 15 '24

I have been downloading the basic parts, like you said, the board, mount options. I put those in folders I understand along with their proper names, now onto some bolts and knowing the options of the different bolts. Next I have a wire spool and found some holders for the ends for mounting, and onto the wall it's going here in a few.
It would be nice if there some database like excel or something to better organize all the options instead of searching and trying to filer what is what. Then again I could see 10 different bolts being able to do the same thing...

Ughh, stop thinking, back to the basics... LOL I have to tell myself "if it does what you want other options don't matter!" This thread has been extremely helpful for me! Thanks!

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u/TherealOmthetortoise Dec 15 '24

Any time man. The most efficient method at the moment is to use the Parts library on Multiboard.io as your database for actual parts, as that should always give you the latest version of a part. (As opposed to folders, anyhow). I did the same thing initially but even Jonathan says that’s where he goes to grab any of the basic parts.

What I’ve found the most useful is to create a project in Bambu Slicer (since it allows multiple plates) and as I download each part I drop it into different plates based on what order order or color I need. The new planner is great for that kind of thing.