Coachella looked wild this year. Wish I would have made it out.

I made this. Well, I commissioned it? I partnered with a 3rd party to produce this.

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In honor of Mitch McConnell voting against Trumps pick, I made these. Just look at lil Mitch.

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3D printed Bitcoin heater update, some parts were out of square so my 3D printer needed some upgrades to properly print more pieces. I have neglected to make these changes for a while, most things I printed prior to this weren’t used in places where exact measurements were detrimental. That upgrade will include: new nozzle, hotend, upgraded fans and a direct drive extruder. I’ll post some pictures of that process, for those who are interested.

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One of the miners I bought from d-central.com had a hashboard that was DOA. They were really cool with the whole thing. You run an inherent risk of issues when buying used mining equipment. Despite this, I sent them a screenshot of the faulty board on the dashboard along with the logs. They immediately let me know they would send me a replacement. I like them for this.

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Hey everyone! I wanted to share an update on turning Bitcoin miners into space heaters for my home. It's been a wild ride filled with 3D printing mishaps, hardware tweaks, and plenty of "learning opportunities" (a.k.a. mistakes). To house these mining heaters, I needed special enclosures. So, I dusted off my 3D printer and got to work. The high-temp filament arrived, and I started printing the heater case for the Antminer S9. Things were looking promising, and I was still waiting for the actual miners to ship. The main body of the S9 heater was finished, but there was some post-processing to heat-treat it. I decided to print some parts in resin—pieces that wouldn't need to withstand high temperatures. Innovation or improvisation? You decide. All the 3D parts were printed, but the S9 was still somewhere out there, making its way to me. It felt like ordering a pizza and tracking the delivery driver circling your neighborhood but never quite reaching your street. When the miners finally arrived, I realized the enclosure for the S9 didn't fit the power supply unit (PSU) that was shipped. Not ideal. Lesson learned: always double-check the dimensions before hitting "print"—especially when you're using expensive, heat-resistant filament. Goodbye, $35. Not easily defeated, I’ve decided to redesign the top of the enclosure or maybe create a new handle to accommodate the larger PSU. I’ll keep you posted on that. I replaced the stock fans with 140mm Noctua industrial fans, which are both quieter and more efficient. Now my miner doesn't sound like a jet engine preparing for takeoff, and I won't have to wear earmuffs in my own home. It's still loud, but not unpleasant. I'm using Braiins OS to fine-tune the wattage and target temperature, allowing me to balance heat output, hashrate, and energy consumption. I'm still getting used to the operating system and monitoring energy usage, but so far, using the S9 as a heater has been interesting. My home is warm, and the idea that I'm potentially earning Bitcoin while sitting on my couch is kind of mind-blowing. Diving in headfirst was the best way to learn. Sure, there were hiccups—like the enclosure—but that's all part of the adventure. The initial energy costs? I consider them my tuition fees in the school of Bitcoin mining. Sometimes, you just have to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty—preferably not with thermal paste, though. If you're thinking about trying something like this, I'd say go for it! Just be prepared for some trial and error. And maybe triple-check your measurements before 3D printing anything. Also, don't underestimate the value of a good community. I found resources like Reddit, YouTube tutorials, and even ChatGPT super helpful. Friends who can translate tech jargon into plain English are worth their weight in gold—or Bitcoin. I'll continue to share updates as I fine-tune the setup and learn more. It's amazing what you can accomplish with a bit of curiosity and a willingness to tinker. Stay tuned for more updates, mishaps, and maybe even a few successes!

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Do yourself a favor if you are ever in Alabama, go test out Milo’s. I grew up eating it and from I hear, it’s an acquired taste. Open the third eye of your taste buds to something truly original and unique.

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I’ve been playing DnD with an awesome group of guys for right at 10 years, a few years back we started taking an annual trip. It’s become a custom for me to make beef jerky for the trip. I’m excited doubly excited as the meat I’m using came from the county I live in, raised/finished grass fed and hormone free. I’m looking forward to this weekend.

3D printed mining heater update: Still waiting for the S9 to make its way to me, all 3D parts are printed. Now I just have to wait but in the meantime, here is a picture of Michael Saylor.

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Progress! Decided to print some pieces in resin, parts that wouldn’t necessarily need thermal protection. Now, I’m waiting on one more print to finish and the S9 to come in.