u/oharag

This is the second time this has happened to me. We use a USB to load files onto our H2D. We haven't had issues for a year plus - now we are getting - Failure to Parse the file. I take USB to my computer and open the .gcode file using Bambu slicer. The file is corrupt - it looks like a decent number of layers are shown then all of the sudden the paths shoot off into space. What causes this to happen?

So I looked at a few more files on this USB - and they are also messed up.

I'm glad this forum is here but I was wondering how cna I post on the official BambuLabs forums as well. I joined the forums but there's no POST option. I sort of read you have to go through hoops in order to post - but I really didn't read up on this. Are the BL Forums very restrictive for new members?

So, it's frustrating to see YX Gas and then need to read fine print for CC. Sometimes the notes specifically say "...excluding warehouse and super store gas..." Most do not stipulate. Is it safe to assume that all CC do not recognize Warehouse Gas as Gas purchase since apparently the coding during purchase is not designated Gas?

Are there any cards out there - besides the specific Warehouse branded CC - that can be used? I know C1V is 2X all purchases - which is fine with me - but am I missing out on 3X or even 4X with certain CCs?

I have the BJs CC and I do use it for 15 cents off every fill. With gas being around $4 that's ~ 4% back. Should I stay the course? I'm asking because I may downgrade BJs membership, and instead of using a BJs CC, I would use another points card to get something back.

Does anyone know how purchases on Bilt using Plastiq are credited to card? Do they count as purchases and receive the standard 2X points rewards? I'm interested in getting the Bilt for paying off mortgages and using Bilt on Plastiq to make the mirroring purchases against my HELOC to get Mortgage multiplier. Does this work - any gotches?

So, we bought a new H2d for work. We have had a H2D working fine in our department. So, I get a call this morning with an issue with the Mfg printer. It seems the flow blocker H2 (which is not being used) got bent somehow and started dragging on the build plate. I searched the nets and someone stated this is a know issue - something with FW not being updated. This has never happened on our unit - running for 1+ year non-stop.

I'm going to update the new Printer with latest FW - but I would assume this new unit should have latest on it already.

Can anyone comment on this issue - has this happened to you - how do you solve this permanently?

Does anyone use Retailmenot browser extension (Edge) - and if yes does it work for you? I would say in the last week it doesn't pop up anymore - and trying to launch it produces no results. I googled it and Ai says RMN is done for the last 10 days. I can still go to their website and logon - so that still works. I actually think RMN is one of the better CB plugins.

So, I've decided to focus on traveling - and decided to get a couple of travel cards. I focused on Master Cards because I wanted to use Plastiq to pay down my HELOC loan. My Barkley's Frontier CC worked without issue. I submitted a payment for my Citi AAdvantage I just got to my HELOC - no warnings and I suspect it will work. Then I got my C1V card. It's an MC and I thought Boom pay down more debt - then I got a warning during submission - C1 does not allow mortgages/HELOCs to be paid via Plastiq. Sure - yeah, I didn't read the fine print and of course it's all there. I still want to keep my C1V and attempt to get the Sub. I tried researching Citi Starta P and Plastiq but didn't find anything.

Anyone that has these cards can you answer these questions:

- For the C1V it says you can pay your federal taxes with the card - can I pay my Real-estate Taxes on my home?

- For Strata Premier (which I have not applied for yet) can I use Plastic for HELOC like I did for the AAdvantage and Frontier card?

Thanks

I've posted recently regarding my slow speeds in my area. I posted that speeds in 2025 on all three networks were significantly higher than now. I'm on Unlimited Premium - where I supposedly getting the highest data priority. I had a post asking how to improve or force high speeds - and USM CS stated that this is all done on iPhone Settings and not with USM App.

Okay so I look online and guides say to turn on Roaming to improve connection speeds - and go to Cellular Data Options to force 5G and (maybe in newer iPhones) turn on 5G Standalone. My "Roaming" is greyed out and turned off. There is no "Data Cellular Options" in Settings/Cellular. It seems like my Settings for Cellular have been crippled or modified. Is this due to USM eSIM Network profile uploaded to my iPhone during activation? I have latest iOS installed. I'm just trying to understand why my settings are missing under USM service. I actually do not remember back in 2025 if I had these settings - never truly cared - your service seemed to work fine. Now - having moved to Unlimited Premium - I want the best out of USM. Something is amiss.

I've been with USM for a year plus - got in on DS BOGO offer. Initially I performed speed tests for all three networks before I got locked into DS. Overall DS was bearable, but I felt it was getting slower as the year progressed. I posted the numbers on this forum but can't find them. I recently got off of DS and upgraded to USM Unlimited Premium. I was excited to finally explore the other networks. Well excitement has turned to disappointment.

I thought LS would destroy the other networks. There is a 5G tower less than a mile away! All of the other towers are 4G's. All I get with LS is LTE. When I did my initial testing, I saw way more 5GUW signals - now 5G or LTE. Did USM get slower - are towers overwhelmed - is someone throttling - did big three put in throttles to USM users?

To get to the point:

- I watched videos on how to improve connection/speeds on tubes - but those settings are missing on my iPhone. I have latest iOS. When you signup for USM - are those settings removed from iOS? I'm referencing - forcing network to be 5G+ - turning on roaming - etc... Are these settings moved to the USM App????? For me they are missing from the iPhone Cellular settings. Roaming is hidden and greyed out.

- In the video it says to turn on Airplane mode for 10 secs and then back off - it forces the iPhone to search for the nearest tower. I did this but speeds were just as bad (again a TM 5G tower is right next to me). Is there any other way to force finding best tower? In the old days (and I mean old) you would have to text a number to perform a search for new towers. Is the Airplane Mode trick the same thing?

- Again, new to USM - what settings in the App can I do to improve connection/speeds? I keep seeing people post "Data Saver" or something like this - I don't see this. I believe this is only on Warp network - even then I can't find this in USM App. Is there a tutorial on using the USM App on their website?

In the end Warp speeds were the best for me (from my initial testing a year ago it was LS). I also remember the speeds being much much better a year ago. Just to give context - I think I was getting 250 ish download - and now 180. I will switch back to Warp for now. But any input would be appreciated.

Just to provide location - I live outside Philly in suburbs. There are towers everywhere (using an online App to find them). TM has two 5G towers near me - all the others are 4G. So - sure - population density is pretty high around me. I performed my testing early in morning.

Has anyone used a secondary service to use a CC to pay down Mortgage/HELOC? I want to take advantage of a CC deal I got requiring $3000 purchases. Taking a Cash Advance does not count towards the $3000 purchase requirement. So, in general most Banks will not accept CC to pay down loans/debt. I figured if I could somehow pay down a portion of one of my loans and also make the $3000 purchase requirement for the CC it's a win/win. My goal is to immediately pay off the CC so I would not incur finance charges.

I researched the nets to see if this is possible and two services popped up - Plastiq and Melio. The AI article stated that these services do allow payments by Check and can be used to payoff loans/HELOCs. One caveat - only MasterCard allows this to be processed - VISA and AMEX blocks these payment types/services. So, I signed up for Melio. Set everything up and went to payments and put all the information in for a check to be sent to my bank charged against my CC. I got a rejection email not more than 10 minutes later saying they do not authorize payments to HELOCs. So I thought I would try Plastiq - though I can't get past the email verification since I'm not receiving that email.

So, to reiterate my question to everyone: Does anyone know of a method to pay down loan/HELOC using a CC?

I'm haivng issues with my iPhone and may need to wipe it and reinstall iOS. I have a question regarding reconnecting to USM using my eSIM. When I switched to USM I already had Cell service running on eSIM so I believe it was not too hard to switch over. If I wipe my iPhone and won't have celluar connection to start - what are the steps to reconnect to USM???? Is it as simple as downloading USM App - logging in and pushing a button?

Thanks

So a while back (12/2022) i thought it would be cool to get into 3D printing. I loved the idea of the open source Voron project so I bought a kit from Voronkits.com.

Voron 2.4 R2 Kit With V6 Hotend × 1 (350x350x350mm).

So I'm very lazy and never built it - my bad. But I'm interested in building this and came to this forum. Is this kit even worth building today with the advent of cheaper full enclosed - hot ends - heated chambers and heated print beds?

So yeah, I get 15C off using BJs card. But I also managed to get addition 30C off by buying product last week. I'll take anything!!!

When do you guys think we will see people prostituting themselves to get gas money?

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I have a question for USM CS or anyone else using the Apple Watch and Warp. I'm moving to the USM Premium Plan soon. I don't mind using Warp to get Apple Watch for free. My question:

- So if i connect my Apple Watch to my USM Premium Plan using Warp - what happens if I choose to switch networks to test out other options on my phone. I have a feeling once I switch the Apple Watch connection stops. Though I kind of hoping once Apple Watch is connected to the USM Warp account - it's still connected even though I can switch networks on my phone.

Any experience here with USM Warp Watch support and using USM network switching features?