Unexpected ergonomics
I was playing around with some filament and on a lark, decided to print this steam valve knob off Thingiverse. Popped it onto my Mk3 and I have been very surprised at just how usable it is. The larger knob makes spinning through menus more precise, and the ease of movement with a finger makes setting large values quick and easy. The only drawback is that it partially blocks the reset button, but that's a much a safety feature as a bug, IMO.
It also makes a nice extruder visualizer:
If you've been frustrated with the usability of the stock knob, definitely try another style. I'm going to re-print these at better quality eventually.
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He is intelligent, but not experienced. His pattern indicates two dimensional thinking. -- Spock in Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan
Re: Unexpected ergonomics
Nice one.
I'm a fan of this knob.
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2872958
Re: Unexpected ergonomics
That's the one I had mounted previously! It's excellent as well. I was just surprised at how usable a larger knob is. I'd be curious to scale up this design.
I'm a fan of this knob.
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2872958
and miscellaneous other tech projects
He is intelligent, but not experienced. His pattern indicates two dimensional thinking. -- Spock in Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan
Re: Unexpected ergonomics
I was playing around with some filament and on a lark, decided to print this steam valve knob off Thingiverse. Popped it onto my Mk3 and I have been very surprised at just how usable it is.
You must be getting old 😆 😎
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Re: Unexpected ergonomics
Getting?
[...] You must be getting old 😆 😎
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He is intelligent, but not experienced. His pattern indicates two dimensional thinking. -- Spock in Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan
Re: Unexpected ergonomics
]Getting?
I'm trying to be nice 😉
BTW: The fact that you're using this new technology makes you young.
Often linked posts:
Going small with MMU2
Real Multi Material
My prints on Instagram
Re: Unexpected ergonomics
A long lifetime of getting into over-complicated technologies, but ... it is fun.
[...] BTW: The fact that you're using this new technology makes you young.
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He is intelligent, but not experienced. His pattern indicates two dimensional thinking. -- Spock in Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan
Re: Unexpected ergonomics
Alright - how do you guys stick the fans, knobs, and sundry gimmicks to the extruder shaft? My motor now has a heatsink so the option is off the table, but I'd still like to know.
Re: Unexpected ergonomics
Alright - how do you guys stick the fans, knobs, and sundry gimmicks to the extruder shaft? My motor now has a heatsink so the option is off the table, but I'd still like to know.
With magnet glued to the gimmick.
Re: Unexpected ergonomics
Ha ... such an intelligent and elegant solution. No wonder I never thought of it.