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?
RE: Add Temp and humidity sensor to mk4
I'm pretty sure there isn't but I'm also wondering about the purpose?
Formerly known on this forum as @fuchsr -- until all hell broke loose with the forum software...
...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,
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.
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
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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.
Formerly known on this forum as @fuchsr -- until all hell broke loose with the forum software...
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. 😉
The printer itself may be the wrong place to monitor this, the microclimate it generates would obscure the actual environment values.
Cheerio,