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helidanno
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Add Temp and humidity sensor to mk4

Hi 

Is it possible to add a 3rd party temp and humidity sensor via usb to the mk4 printer?

Posted : 28/10/2023 11:46 am
fuchsr
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RE: Add Temp and humidity sensor to mk4

I'm pretty sure there isn't but I'm also wondering about the purpose?

Posted : 28/10/2023 3:49 pm
Diem
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...it wouldn't be too hard to power a module from the usb but like @fuchsr I'm wondering what you are trying to acheive..?

Cheerio,

Posted : 28/10/2023 3:53 pm
helidanno
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Add Temp and humidity sensor to mk4

I use a home made cabinate to heat the chamber as I print mostly with PC and ASA (98%) so I need to monitor the temperature & humidity.

Posted : 28/10/2023 7:44 pm
helidanno
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Add Temp and humidity sensor to mk4

I have uptill now used a Raspberry Pi to provide temp, humidity & camera + network control - I guess I still need to keep the Raspberry Pi going and just use Mk4 network as it allows

 

Posted : 28/10/2023 7:46 pm
fuchsr
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I just use a super-cheap mini fridge thermometer off Amazon for this purpose. Which of course won't do if you want remote monitoring.

Posted : 29/10/2023 12:08 pm
Zappes
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RE: Add Temp and humidity sensor to mk4

For remote monitoring, one could couple a NodeMCU with a simple temp/humidity sensor and monitor it with Home Assistant.

Still, it would be a nice gadget if Prusa provided an upgrade Module the measurements of which would be integrated in PrusaLink. Not a necessary mod, but one I'd buy anyway. 😉

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Posted : 29/10/2023 12:42 pm
Diem
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The printer itself may be the wrong place to monitor this, the microclimate it generates would obscure the actual environment values.

Cheerio,

Posted : 29/10/2023 2:53 pm
Walter Layher
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