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    • fcwiltundefined
      fcwilt @bot
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      @bot said in Just for fun why did I buy this?:

      @fcwilt the first word?

      Yes

      Printers: A FT-5 with the 713 upgrade bits, a custom MarkForged style, a small Utilmaker style, a small CoreXY from kit and a E3D MS/TC setup. Various hotends. Using Duets (2 and 3) running 3.4.6

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      • botundefined
        bot @fcwilt
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        @fcwilt sounds like fun. I have been manually aligning my tools on the idex with a cheap USB microscope. so magnificent. You could use your little doo-dad to move the camera into the exact same position every time!

        Or, a CNC-style tool pre-setter to measure tool Z offsets.

        Or, a 3D-Taster style multi-axis touch probe to do Z and X/Y offsets.

        *not actually a robot

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        • fcwiltundefined
          fcwilt @bot
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          @bot said in Just for fun why did I buy this?:

          @fcwilt sounds like fun. I have been manually aligning my tools on the idex with a cheap USB microscope. so magnificent. You could use your little doo-dad to move the camera into the exact same position every time!

          Or, a CNC-style tool pre-setter to measure tool Z offsets.

          Or, a 3D-Taster style multi-axis touch probe to do Z and X/Y offsets.

          Well your first word was "probing" unless I read it wrong.

          Frederick

          Printers: A FT-5 with the 713 upgrade bits, a custom MarkForged style, a small Utilmaker style, a small CoreXY from kit and a E3D MS/TC setup. Various hotends. Using Duets (2 and 3) running 3.4.6

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          • botundefined
            bot @fcwilt
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            @fcwilt hmmmm. probing is a vague term. I hope you're not thinking of placing anything in any dark places.

            *not actually a robot

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            • fcwiltundefined
              fcwilt @bot
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              @bot said in Just for fun why did I buy this?:

              @fcwilt hmmmm. probing is a vague term. I hope you're not thinking of placing anything in any dark places.

              Nope - nothing like that - but was not your first word "probing"? The second item mentioned as tool alignment using a camera.

              Did I misunderstand your post?

              Frederick

              Printers: A FT-5 with the 713 upgrade bits, a custom MarkForged style, a small Utilmaker style, a small CoreXY from kit and a E3D MS/TC setup. Various hotends. Using Duets (2 and 3) running 3.4.6

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              • zaptaundefined
                zapta @fcwilt
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                @fcwilt said in Just for fun why did I buy this?:

                OK, it is used to move something out of the way so when printing no print area is lost but still allows the something to perform it's intended purpose.

                My answer below, encrypted with Google translate

                Brosse de nettoyage de buse

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                • jens55undefined
                  jens55
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                  Pebble wiper setup

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                  • fcwiltundefined
                    fcwilt @zapta
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                    @zapta said in Just for fun why did I buy this?:

                    Brosse de nettoyage de buse

                    I like that I idea - I may just try that as well.

                    Frederick

                    Printers: A FT-5 with the 713 upgrade bits, a custom MarkForged style, a small Utilmaker style, a small CoreXY from kit and a E3D MS/TC setup. Various hotends. Using Duets (2 and 3) running 3.4.6

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                    • fcwiltundefined
                      fcwilt @jens55
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                      @jens55 said in Just for fun why did I buy this?:

                      Pebble wiper setup

                      What is a "pebble wiper"?

                      Frederick

                      Printers: A FT-5 with the 713 upgrade bits, a custom MarkForged style, a small Utilmaker style, a small CoreXY from kit and a E3D MS/TC setup. Various hotends. Using Duets (2 and 3) running 3.4.6

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                      • jens55undefined
                        jens55 @fcwilt
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                        @fcwilt, a device for cleaning printing nozzles. The purged filament is formed into a pebble for easy separation from the nozzle (no curling around of loose filament), disconnected from the nozzle and then wiped away to ready for the next purge operation. In the context of a tool changing printer, the height of the wiper assembly is adjusted based on the tool being purged which is why you have a very short reach adjustable stage.

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                        • fcwiltundefined
                          fcwilt @jens55
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                          @jens55 said in Just for fun why did I buy this?:

                          @fcwilt, a device for cleaning printing nozzles. The purged filament is formed into a pebble for easy separation from the nozzle (no curling around of loose filament), disconnected from the nozzle and then wiped away to ready for the next purge operation. In the context of a tool changing printer, the height of the wiper assembly is adjusted based on the tool being purged which is why you have a very short reach adjustable stage.

                          Interesting.

                          How is the filament formed into a "pebble"?

                          Frederick

                          Printers: A FT-5 with the 713 upgrade bits, a custom MarkForged style, a small Utilmaker style, a small CoreXY from kit and a E3D MS/TC setup. Various hotends. Using Duets (2 and 3) running 3.4.6

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                          • jens55undefined
                            jens55 @fcwilt
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                            @fcwilt, it is extruded onto a flat surface just underneath the extruder
                            https://lukeslabonline.com/products/pebble-wiper?variant=41218627371193

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                            • fcwiltundefined
                              fcwilt @jens55
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                              @jens55 said in Just for fun why did I buy this?:

                              @fcwilt, it is extruded onto a flat surface just underneath the extruder
                              https://lukeslabonline.com/products/pebble-wiper?variant=41218627371193

                              Well the link is interesting because it is also a clue to what I am experimenting with.

                              Frederick

                              Printers: A FT-5 with the 713 upgrade bits, a custom MarkForged style, a small Utilmaker style, a small CoreXY from kit and a E3D MS/TC setup. Various hotends. Using Duets (2 and 3) running 3.4.6

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                              • Yveskeundefined
                                Yveske @fcwilt
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                                @fcwilt A cheaper, mechanical way of doing things
                                https://www.bigbrain3d.com/product/retractable-purge-mechanism/

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                                • fcwiltundefined
                                  fcwilt @Yveske
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                                  @yveske said in Just for fun why did I buy this?:

                                  @fcwilt A cheaper, mechanical way of doing things
                                  https://www.bigbrain3d.com/product/retractable-purge-mechanism/

                                  That is rather neat.

                                  Frederick

                                  Printers: A FT-5 with the 713 upgrade bits, a custom MarkForged style, a small Utilmaker style, a small CoreXY from kit and a E3D MS/TC setup. Various hotends. Using Duets (2 and 3) running 3.4.6

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                                  • fcwiltundefined
                                    fcwilt @fcwilt
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                                    Well I finished the first experimental setup and it is working, although with a limitation I believe is related to the 12 volt power supplies I used on this printer.

                                    I will make a quick video Wednesday and post a link to it here.

                                    Frederick

                                    Printers: A FT-5 with the 713 upgrade bits, a custom MarkForged style, a small Utilmaker style, a small CoreXY from kit and a E3D MS/TC setup. Various hotends. Using Duets (2 and 3) running 3.4.6

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                                    • fcwiltundefined
                                      fcwilt @fcwilt
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                                      @fcwilt

                                      Hi,

                                      Here is a link to a quick-and-dirty video showing the mini linear guide at work.

                                      Mini Linear Guide At Work

                                      It was hard to get a good view - sorry.

                                      Frederick

                                      Printers: A FT-5 with the 713 upgrade bits, a custom MarkForged style, a small Utilmaker style, a small CoreXY from kit and a E3D MS/TC setup. Various hotends. Using Duets (2 and 3) running 3.4.6

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