u/Hullman56

I’m trying to come up with a few whole-food plant-based dishes that can stay warm for a couple of hours without turning dry or mushy.

Lentil chili and black beans seem like the safest options, but I’m less sure about things like sweet potatoes, brown rice, or thicker vegetable stews. I came across a sunvivi three-crock setup while thinking about keeping a few dishes separate, which made me realize I don’t really know which WFPB foods tolerate a long “warm” period best.

For those of you who bring WFPB food to potlucks or family gatherings, what holds up the best?

I’m especially interested in dishes made mostly from beans, lentils, whole grains and vegetables rather than processed meat or cheese substitutes.

I’ve been using the SparkX i7 for a little while now and wanted to share some honest thoughts with this small Galgo Afegao dog print.

Overall, I actually like the printer more than I expected. It has been pretty easy to live with so far, especially for a machine that can handle multicolor. The noise level is lower than I thought it would be, and the CFS Lite feels smoother and quieter than I expected.

For this dog model, I mainly wanted to see how it handled the shape, legs, small details, and cleaner surface areas. Small animal prints can sometimes show problems pretty clearly, especially around thin parts and curves, but this one came out nicely enough for an early test.

So far, I can think of a couple of things I like about the i7.

The multicolor feature is relatively easy to use once you get past the initial learning curve.

The filament path is set up differently from what I was anticipating but still seems easier than I expected.

The noise level is low enough for most applications (especially if the printer is close to your desk or in a small area), which makes a big difference if you are in a relatively quiet setting.

Print quality has been consistent enough so far that I am starting to gain confidence in its performance.

There are a few things I haven’t gotten used to yet: Changeover of filaments can feel somewhat awkward and I’m still trying to figure out how to deal with loose filament around the CFS Lite unit. I also wish the software for the printer had more “nice to have” features.

Overall, the i7 has been reliable for small-scale printing. It is not perfect but relatively easy to use from day to day.

I am curious if anyone else has used the SparkX i7 for printing small detailed or animal models and what print settings you consider the most acceptable?

What WFPB dishes actually hold up well for a potluck?

SparkX i7 after a bit of use, small dog print test