Filament sensor
For some time now, it has not been possible to print with the filament sensor enabled because the print constantly pauses, accompanied by a beep indicating that the filament has run out, even though there is still material available. It never used to happen before, and now I have to print with the filament sensor turned off, as it is otherwise impossible. What could be the issue?
RE: Filament sensor
the filament sensor could be out of adjustment,
Or,
the filament path could be worn.
which version of printer do you have.
with use the wires could have fatigued and failed, perhaps intermittently.
regards Joan
I try to make safe suggestions,You should understand the context and ensure you are happy that they are safe before attempting to apply my suggestions, what you do, is YOUR responsibility. Location Halifax UK
RE: Filament sensor
I haven't touched anything to the sensor since it was new, the printer reprinted for about 30-60 days.
This is MK3S
RE:
mk3s filament sensors sometimes need a thin plastic washer under the filament sensor, there are examples on thingiverse.
I try to make safe suggestions,You should understand the context and ensure you are happy that they are safe before attempting to apply my suggestions, what you do, is YOUR responsibility. Location Halifax UK
RE: Filament sensor
I looked, but I don't think I found what exactly you were writing about. Can you paste the link?
RE: Filament sensor
TRY
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4665750
OR THIS
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4006603
Regards Joan
I try to make safe suggestions,You should understand the context and ensure you are happy that they are safe before attempting to apply my suggestions, what you do, is YOUR responsibility. Location Halifax UK
RE: Filament sensor
Oh, my wrong. I 've got MK3S+ This washer is good too?
RE: Filament sensor
Sorry, I have no idea.
It will take moments to print and test...
I have had Mk1, Mk2, Mk2S, Mk3, Mk3S, Mk3.9, SL1 and SL1S, but not Mk3S+
regards Joan
I try to make safe suggestions,You should understand the context and ensure you are happy that they are safe before attempting to apply my suggestions, what you do, is YOUR responsibility. Location Halifax UK
RE: Filament sensor
Sorry, I have no idea.
It will take moments to print and test...
I have had Mk1, Mk2, Mk2S, Mk3, Mk3S, Mk3.9, SL1 and SL1S, but not Mk3S+regards Joan
How come you skipped mk3s+
Oh, my wrong. I 've got MK3S+ This washer is good too?
So first off loosen the fillament sensor screw slightly then when inserting the fillament you should feel a bit of resistance you should also be able to see a metalball down through the hole. Also reseat the connections both ends.
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RE: Filament sensor
Mk3s+
Added ease of building. No real benefit if mk3s is performing well
I try to make safe suggestions,You should understand the context and ensure you are happy that they are safe before attempting to apply my suggestions, what you do, is YOUR responsibility. Location Halifax UK
RE:
Oh, my wrong. I 've got MK3S+ This washer is good too?
Turn automatic loading function off. Then open the filament sensor menu and check the status "on" or "off". Then insert filament and watch whether the status changes. If not, loosen the screw of the filament sensor *cover* half a turn and try again. ((Actually I am pretty certain I remember that the cover screw tightness is the culprit, not the sensor screw tightness, but the others may well be right; the process described is the same for the filament sensor screw). Repeat until switch is reliable off/on when removing/inserting filament. Then support the sensor cover with a non-conducting material washer, as proposed above, to allow tightening the cover screw without putting too much pressure on the sensor. through the tightened cover.
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