Single Sided Filament Sensor OCD solved - ALL numbers in order! (Wiring Mod)
I have both my sensors on one side and even combined into a single block, however, the out of order numbers have been driving me nuts! Of course to move the left sensor to the right side, I needed a longer wire, so instead of splicing it, I ordered one from Digikey for about $5
Molex 0151350506 - Clickmate 5 circuit 600mm
DigiKey Part Number WM16512-ND
These do come wired "CROSS" and you MUST fix this to make anything work. It comes wired
1-5
2-4
3-3
4-2
5-1
I had to change the wires originally to 1-1, 2-2, 3-3, 4-4. 5-5... but in hindsight all you would have to do is swap pins 1 and 5 on one end to make this mod work!
This image has the original layout and how I diagnosed the pinout
I chose to number them in this order because of the J3 circuit board silkscreen and the bar (typically indicating pin 1) however I do not claim to be correct as to if this is technically how this connector is numbered
Swapping these wires and then RECALIBRATING THE # 4 & 5 Filament sensors is required (at least for me it was)
This model will be uploaded soon, it use magnets and eliminates the spring for less filament drag
Model now available:
PORTS IN ORDER! Prusa XL Filament Sensor x6 (magnetic / weaker) w/ PC4-M10 fittings & PrusaSlicer text
RE: Single Sided Filament Sensor OCD solved - ALL numbers in order! (Wiring Mod)
Any problems with calibration? I just did this mod and both side sensor 4 and 5 pass calibration. But for some reason, passing those 2 will knock side sensor 3 out. When I recalibrate sensor 3, it knocks 4 and 5 out again.
sensor 1 to 3 are left, and 4 and 5 are right side.
RE: Single Sided Filament Sensor OCD solved - ALL numbers in order! (Wiring Mod)
Any problems with calibration? I just did this mod and both side sensor 4 and 5 pass calibration. But for some reason, passing those 2 will knock side sensor 3 out. When I recalibrate sensor 3, it knocks 4 and 5 out again.
sensor 1 to 3 are left, and 4 and 5 are right side.
I did not have any issues at all with this, after I figured out I had to do the re-calibration. I didn't experience the issue you are stating unfortunately. Is it possible that you swapped too many wires? (or not enough?) I would take a multimeter and ensure that V+ and GND are indeed in the correct positions on anything you swapped. Having that incorrect could cause a multitude of issues
RE: Single Sided Filament Sensor OCD solved - ALL numbers in order! (Wiring Mod)
I'll try again later. But 1 and 5 are definitely correct because I did flip those and it shorted the printer.