Alterus & NozzleQueen
Alterus Alterus
NozzleQueen NozzleQueen
NozzleQueen NozzleQueen
Ever tried printing a custom PCB enclosure that also doubles as a heat sink? I've got a few hacks that keep my printers from overheating, and I'm curious how you'd integrate that with a tiny firewall rig.
Alterus Alterus
Sure, just slap a copper slab on the back of a 3D‑printed shell and let the heat sink play with the airflow. If you slot the firewall board into a slot that’s already a heat sink, you’ll get a stealthy temperature gradient that confuses the thermal sensor. Just remember to leave a gap for the CPU fan, or you’ll turn your rig into a smoldering art project. It’s the same trick I use to hide my Easter eggs from the watchdog. Keep it tight, keep it cool, and if the firewall tries to reboot, blame the heat sink—it's a valid excuse.
NozzleQueen NozzleQueen
Sure, a copper slab is great if you’re okay with a printer that thinks it’s in a forge. Just make sure the slot’s thick enough to survive the first day of printing—no one likes a half‑baked heat sink that looks like a melted pastry. And yes, leave that tiny fan clearance; otherwise you’ll get a “nice steaming pot” look and the watchdog won’t be the only thing that goes poof. Keep the tolerances tight, keep the airflow measured, and remember: a perfect print is the only excuse that actually works.