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Upgraded 3D Printer with IR Sensor, Filament Magnets Review

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Revainrating 4.5 out of 5  
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4.7
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Revainrating 4 out of 5

Update for and anet a8 Prusa Hybrid

I have an am8 frame that looks like a Prusa bear frame. I want to partially make my Anet look like Prusa MK3s as much as possible, and it works. I had some issues with the firmware. which i had to work on my own as the standard norm #define FIL_RUNOUT_STATE HIGH is low it's as true/false as everything else so it took me 2 days to find it while working on other things hope it helps someone another. Don't waste time not typing

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  • 3D printer accessories
Cons
  • No power

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Works well in the 3D printer Parts & Accessories

The filament sensor actually works quite well, although there are a few quirks in Marlin that need to be addressed. They are related to a change in the thread. It is logical that you should use the unload function to place a thread of a different color. If you do this in Marlin you will regret it. The firmware doesn't know how to proceed and you may find that the nozzle continues to go half a mile over the object. However, if you use the Extrude feature, you might have better luck. In addition,

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  • Industry & Science
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  • Quick Start Guide

Revainrating 5 out of 5

First Impression: Good

I wish I could see it here before I buy Prusa's upgrade kit. Brief backstory: Ever since I bought my MK3 I've never had any luck with their long life filament sensors. I think I passed 4 in one year. They then upgraded to MK3 with a new sensor on MK3S. I updated on June 1st and the new sensor worked for about a month. As soon as I put this new filament sensor in place, it worked straight away. Now time will tell. I saw another reviewer mention a cable issue. I reused the cable that came with my

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  • 3D Printer Parts and Accessories
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  • Obsolete Model