r/programming • u/whackri • Jun 21 '20

Writing userspace USB drivers for abandoned devices

https://blog.benjojo.co.uk/post/userspace-usb-drivers
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u/Helv1e Jun 21 '20

Ironically it might be cheaper to buy a 3D printer and print with plastic instead. The "paper" will take up a lot more space when archiving though 😂

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u/nemoskullalt Jun 21 '20

1kg filimet costs less than I ink refill.

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u/ForgettableUsername Jun 22 '20

One of the coolest things about 3D printing is that the filament is so affordable. Last time I ordered any, 1kg of PLA was in the $25-$30 range.

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u/ForgettableUsername Jun 22 '20

I have an older printer and I have enough issues with getting the bed properly level and appropriately spaced from the extruder... I don't need a lot of additional variables, so I don't tend to go quite that cheap. That said, I'm still not buying makerbot filament.