Open Source Filament Diameter Sensor: Difference between revisions

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*[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:454584 Thingiverse Page]
*[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:454584 Thingiverse Page]
*[https://github.com/filipmu/Marlin/tree/Filament-Sensor Github Page]
*[https://github.com/filipmu/Marlin/tree/Filament-Sensor Github Page]
*Notes:
**This uses an LED and a linear sensor array
**A SMD Camera (such as the [[Raspberry Pi Camera Module]]) may work as this?
**Also need to look into if a collaminator lens is of use for making the led light more collaminated


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Revision as of 20:40, 24 July 2020

Basics

  • A Dedicated Application of a "Laser Micrometer" or "Optical Micrometer"
    • Laser can come in 1-3 axis versions
    • Optical is only 1 or 2 axis
  • Uses rollers to guide the filament into the micrometer
  • Mainly used for closed loop control of the Filament Maker, but could be used for a FDM 3D Printer that can use inconsistant filament via real time adjustments of extrusion etc to match the varying diameter

To-Do

  • Look into if the mechanical versions can work
  • Look into DIY optical versions
  • Look into the cost of OTS versions
  • Figure out if this is optical or laser:

Industry Standards

Laser

Optical

Existing Open Source Designs

Hugh Lyman's Design

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