Filament Spool Scale
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Having a scale built into your spool holder is a cool idea. I came across a couple of posts about implementing a load…
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Having a scale built into your spool holder is a cool idea. I came across a couple of posts about implementing a load cell and HX711 amplifier to measure spool weights as well as this article - with an Octoprint plugin : https://hackaday.com/2018/08/10/3d-printers-get-a-fuel-gauge-adding-a-filament-scale-to-octoprint/
I wanted a mount that would work with a Delta Printer - with 2040 linear extrusion and have a handy mount for a reference weight - in this case, 100 grams.
- KNACRO HX711 amplifier + 5 kg load cell (4x M4 button screws - two for the top and two for the bottom (I'm guessing that most of the HX711 on Amazon are identical).
- American Weigh Scales 100g OIML Class M2 Calibration Weight
- Make sure to tap the holes and not overtighten. The holes are recessed to provide clearance for standard 1kg filament spools.
- There is a notch in the back for the wires - so if you sleeve, leave a gap. There should be ample clearance for the cable.
Print Settings
Printer:
Delta XL
Rafts:
No
Supports:
Yes
Resolution:
200 micron
Infill:
50%
Filament:
Inland Inland
Translucent Magenta
Notes:
Both the top and bottom parts were printed with supports and a 4mm brim to ensure that the supports did not pull away (Cura set to 0.3mm distance for supports). Printed at 50 mm/sec because - PETG.
Category: 3D Printer Parts