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Filament IR Sensor not working
Hi,
I have a brand-new i3 MK3S.
Printer ist running fine so far, but the automated filament load is not working. Or otherwise - if the sensor is activated, the printer loops with a typical filament unload/ load process.
I have checked all tips and procedures for this sensor. My status so far:
- Cabling is correct and working
- Unmounted sensor is working and signalling correctly (checked via support screen)
- Ball is moving
- I can hear clicking when I'm loading/undloading filament
- If the sensor is mounted again, the snsor signals "1" for filament loaded, although no filament is present
- Small spacers (as suggested) for the adjustment of the height of the sensor do not help (tried several combinations)
My assumption is that the housing of ball and lever are outside tollerance due to unprecise print os the parts.
Any help is appreciated
Many thanks - Alexander
Posted : 19/08/2020 3:40 pm
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RE: Filament IR Sensor not working (solved)
Problem solved!
- I unscrewed the IR sensor a little bit.
- Then I pushed carefuly a small screwdriver into the right gap for moving the sensor to the leftmost position possible.
- Then I fastend it again keeping this position.
- Now the sensor is bringing a clear filament indication.
Thanks to joantabb , who mentioned this in her perfect lsiting in another post.
Posted : 19/08/2020 5:16 pm