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docs:3d_printing_101:3d_printing_101 [2020/06/15 19:00] – [misc] note on precision and enf-of-filament sensor basz | docs:3d_printing_101:3d_printing_101 [2024/01/07 14:45] (current) – link to cotton pad article basz | ||
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there are different tools for different purposes. one size will not fit all. EOT. | there are different tools for different purposes. one size will not fit all. EOT. | ||
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i personally bought IP video camera that is powered via the same power cord as the printer itself. whenever i turn on my printer, camera is detected in the network, by the server, and recording automatically starts to NAS, for later access. nice, simple and powerful. | i personally bought IP video camera that is powered via the same power cord as the printer itself. whenever i turn on my printer, camera is detected in the network, by the server, and recording automatically starts to NAS, for later access. nice, simple and powerful. | ||
+ | as described previously, end-of-filament sensor is a great thing. your printer can then automatically pause when no more filament is available (either broken or out of the spool). keep in mind though, that this is not a silver bullet. it will neither detect filament being stuck (not moving) nor extruder loosing steps. it is worth keeping in mind. | ||
===== hints for failed prints ===== | ===== hints for failed prints ===== | ||
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- does cooling ventilator of your radiator work and pass through reasonable amount of air? | - does cooling ventilator of your radiator work and pass through reasonable amount of air? | ||
- do you use quality filament? the cheapes filaments are usually not worth your time. try out quality ones. | - do you use quality filament? the cheapes filaments are usually not worth your time. try out quality ones. | ||
- | - do you clean filament before it enters heat block? if not use cotton pad as an "input filter" | + | - do you clean filament before it enters heat block? if not [[: |
- did you " | - did you " | ||
- do you have [[wp> | - do you have [[wp> |