This post is about repurposing a commonly available inexpensive optical 3D printer filament sensor/detector module. This session starts with a quick introduction to filament sensors, as it might be ...

The original research came when shining light along flexible media, including a piece of transparent 3D printer filament. He noticed that when the filament was bent at a point that it was covered ...

Some 3D printers even offer built-in calibration ... nearly vanished once I discovered my printer’s built-in filament runout sensor. Now, whenever I’m close to running out, my printer pauses ...

Recycle plastic waste into high-quality 3D filament with the Loop desktop filament maker. Eco-friendly, efficient, and ...

We not only deep-dove into research but we also personally tested many options to pick the best 3D printers, including ones ...

The novel wet-mixing process is not limited only to sensor conductivity ... aspect of this work with industrial 3D printers,” Newell said. “The range of items that can be produced with these filaments ...

The 1.75 mm filament works with standard 3D printers and is compatible with automated material systems used in some newer ...

A 3D printer is an advanced piece of tech that ... with useful features like auto bed leveling and a filament runout sensor, all in a lightweight package. For extra “hand-holding,” Bertacchi ...

The world is your oyster with a 3D printer. Want a bookholder ... The printer also comes with a runout sensor: If the filament runs out, the printer will stop automatically.

The Prusa Mini+ costs a bit more than bargain basement 3D printers ... the filament spool, which uses four bearings to let the spool rotate freely. Another unusual feature is a filament sensor ...

The power loss recovery and filament sensor feature all function well ... Overall, the AnyCubic Kobra 2 is a great 3D printer with great value for its price point. It is a versatile machine ...