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3D Printer Clog Detector

This is a small device that detects a nozzle clog during a print and alerts you to minimize time loss.

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This project was created on 05/12/2020 and last updated 6 years ago.

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I designed this small device to be able to alert me in the unfortunate event the nozzle clogs. It does so by monitoring the flow of the filament during the print and emitting an acoustic signal if it stops during 7 minutes or more.

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darreldurose42 wrote 12/01/2021 at 15:15 • point

I was thinking of designing a clogged sensor just like this... well done!

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dryphi wrote 05/20/2020 at 03:52 • point

This is great work. Would you describe this as a "photoelectric filament sensor"? Looks very similar to what they implemented on the CR-6 SE (about halfway down the page):

https://www.creality.com/cr-6-se-3d-printer-crowdfunding-on-ks-now-p00296p1.html
I am glad there's a "DIY" version though and can't wait to see the updates :)

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TheGrim wrote 05/14/2020 at 15:20 • point

I like it. Good job.

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Elite Worm wrote 05/17/2020 at 10:51 • point

I'm glad that you like it.

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Dan Maloney wrote 05/12/2020 at 21:54 • point

I love this design! So simple and clean, and you've got lots of great build details in there. I really like the use of the balloon piece for friction on the encoder wheel. Great job!

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Elite Worm wrote 05/17/2020 at 10:51 • point

Thank you Dan!

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