Inline Filament Sensor for 1.75mm Diameter
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This is a simple mechanical inline filament sensor you can add to any printer cheaply. Remixed
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This is an inline filament sensor you can use on any 3d printer. This was modified from a Helge Keck design for ROME
Print the model as set in the model file. Use supports for the bottom hole only. use 4 perimeters and print the threaded areas at 0.1mm layer height. 0.2mm layer height can be used everywhere else.
Hardware needed:
1x 5mm dia x 2mm thick magnet
1x 6mm dia carbon steel ball
1x microswitch: https://www.amazon.com/Cylewet-25Pcs-Switch-Arduino-CYT1073/dp/B073TYWX86/ref=sr_1_4? recommended for fit
2x bowden coupler (6mm thread): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08QMRLPC5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1 recommended for quality
2x 2mm dia x 10-16mm long screws (16mm long if you want to add nuts as well)
2x 2mm locknuts (optional)
a.r. Adhesive (for holding magnet) (I use loctite 406)
a.r. 4mmx2mm ptfe tube