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01-18-2015, 08:19 PM #1
3D Printed Filament Counter/Meter
Keeping track of the amount of ABS or PLA filament you’re using on a given 3D printing job just got easier. Thanks to one MakerBot Thingiverse contribute, Kyle Gagnon, you can 3D print the majority of the parts for a filament counter. Gagnon used a non-resettable, 5-digit rotary counter for his device, but will be coming out with a version 2 when he adapts his design to utilize an inexpensive, electromechanical counter that uses a 5v pulse signal. More details on how to printed and assemble this 3D printer filament counter can be found here: http://3dprint.com/37930/3d-printed-filament-counter/
Below is a picture of the counter, fully assembled:
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01-18-2015, 10:23 PM #2
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05-19-2015, 03:50 PM #3
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Is this like a trip odometer, or can it count down. Actually, for at a glance info, i would prefer to know ~how much filament is left over so i know if the print job i am about to start will get done... (slap 2 on, one that counts up and you can rest after each print job and one that you set when you add a new spool so track total amount left). This would let you know per print your approx amount used and also avoiding printing when there isnt enough filament.
Printer will print perfect...
06-14-2024, 10:44 AM in Tips, Tricks and Tech Help