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I'll have to give this a try. I live in the desert. I've read mixed result on this. Is there a way for me to test this?

Done.

Here's a write-up I just completed going through what equipment I use, what tools I use, and how I go about brewing. I figured it would be useful for others trying to get a routine together and at the same time maybe I'll learn something. For complete text with pictures and links to the DIY...

I got an i3 Prusa as a kit and put it together. You could save some money by sourcing the parts yourself, but it's a lot of work. Expect to spend a weekend or two just putting it together. And then many moons to get the thing calibrated so you can print something beyond a blob of plastic...

You are absolutely correct. As long as you pay attention to not hitting the other object with the extruder (there's a setting for that too). Slic3r is an awesome piece of software and it supports almost anything you can imagine.

The print time was THE most surprising thing to me getting started into 3D printing. From what I've seen, it's also surprising to others. It's sort of one of the unspoken weaknesses with printing a model layer by layer out of a .4mm hole. Simple, small prints, like the size of a golf ball...

Very nice design. I'm using ABS and as a first hobby printer, I love the i3 Prusa. Not a complaint. It's been a nice learning experience and the build is easy. I am very satisfied with the quality/cost ratio. The new MendalMax 2.0 would be the next iterative step. It's both a big jump...

This is debatable. Much like the sassafras roots used in rootbeer recipes, and the FDA has already made their statement on that. My answer is no for several reasons. There are actually standards for food safe products and I don't know of any print material, ABS or PLA, that would ever meet...

Here's one of my first stabs at modeling something for 3d printing. It doesn't get any simpler than a simple tap handle design. I used FreeCad and printed on a i3 Prusa printer. More pictures and CAD/STL files can be found here. In the middle of an 8 hour print, 2 at a time. 3 tap...

The styrofoam, which comes with an aluminum foil like cover on one side, is 1.5 inches thick. You can get it in a variety of thicknesses. I believe it's called Insulfoam and it's usually used for high end insulation needs. I just cut it with a mini hand saw. It's all sealed up air tight and...

Very cool. Unless I'm missing something, couldn't I just use a regular $15 PIC programmer to program the PIC16F1828 through the ICSP header? Maybe do something like this? Otherwise, sounds like a good excuse to me for an arduino.

This setup won't work for everyone, but here's how I piggybacked off of my kegerator to cool a separate fermentation chamber. I've been using this setup for about a year and it's been absolutely fantastic. I have not seen a setup like this before, so maybe this will spark some ideas for those...