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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 E3D MS/TC setup and a RatRig Hybrid. Using Duet 3 hardware 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 E3D MS/TC setup and a RatRig Hybrid. Using Duet 3 hardware 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 E3D MS/TC setup and a RatRig Hybrid. Using Duet 3 hardware 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 E3D MS/TC setup and a RatRig Hybrid. Using Duet 3 hardware 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 E3D MS/TC setup and a RatRig Hybrid. Using Duet 3 hardware 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 E3D MS/TC setup and a RatRig Hybrid. Using Duet 3 hardware 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 E3D MS/TC setup and a RatRig Hybrid. Using Duet 3 hardware 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 E3D MS/TC setup and a RatRig Hybrid. Using Duet 3 hardware 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 E3D MS/TC setup and a RatRig Hybrid. Using Duet 3 hardware running 3.4.6

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