PINDA leveling sensor

oliof

Both PINDA and SuperPINDA (and it's various look-a-likes sold under various names) are supported. Wiring is simpler because you don't need the servo. https://duet3d.dozuki.com/Wiki/Choosing_a_Z_probe claims that an inductive probe is about as precise as a BLTouch.

With a PEI sheet you need to make sure to choose a probe with 4mm sensing distance so it can accomodate for the thickness of the PEI and still have clearance to the top of the print.

PS: If you buy a cheap unbranded inductive probe, all bets are off. I got locky with a 6EUR probe that runs well on 5v, but not all do.

PPS: Since Prusa doesn't sell the SuperPINDA except as a replacement part for verified Prusa Owners, look for vonwanges VINDA which is the same OEM part (-:

A Former User

@oliof said in PINDA leveling sensor:

Both PINDA and SuperPINDA (and it's various look-a-likes sold under various names) are supported. Wiring is simpler because you don't need the servo. https://duet3d.dozuki.com/Wiki/Choosing_a_Z_probe claims that an inductive probe is about as precise as a BLTouch.

With a PEI sheet you need to make sure to choose a probe with 4mm sensing distance so it can accomodate for the thickness of the PEI and still have clearance to the top of the print.

PS: If you buy a cheap unbranded inductive probe, all bets are off. I got locky with a 6EUR probe that runs well on 5v, but not all do.

PPS: Since Prusa doesn't sell the SuperPINDA except as a replacement part for verified Prusa Owners, look for vonwanges VINDA which is the same OEM part (-:

excellent thanks

A Former User

@oliof said in PINDA leveling sensor:

Both PINDA and SuperPINDA (and it's various look-a-likes sold under various names) are supported. Wiring is simpler because you don't need the servo. https://duet3d.dozuki.com/Wiki/Choosing_a_Z_probe claims that an inductive probe is about as precise as a BLTouch.

With a PEI sheet you need to make sure to choose a probe with 4mm sensing distance so it can accomodate for the thickness of the PEI and still have clearance to the top of the print.

PS: If you buy a cheap unbranded inductive probe, all bets are off. I got locky with a 6EUR probe that runs well on 5v, but not all do.

PPS: Since Prusa doesn't sell the SuperPINDA except as a replacement part for verified Prusa Owners, look for vonwanges VINDA which is the same OEM part (-:

I can't find the vonwanges VINDA you mentioned... have you got a link where I can buy it?

oliof

https://vonwange.com/product/inductive-probe-aka-vinda/

A Former User

@oliof said in PINDA leveling sensor:

https://vonwange.com/product/inductive-probe-aka-vinda/

got it! thanks

FrankV

@thedragonlord I would suggest buying the superPinda. It needs no temperature compensation. For the Pinda V2 the Z-offset needs to be compensated for temperature if you print higher temp.

Don't forget your metal sheet when doing home. The probe needs metal to stop. Your hotend will push itself on to the bed.

You can read some here https://forum.duet3d.com/topic/26298/hidden-z-offset-duet3?_=1639652131487

oliof

@frankv the SuperPINDA and the VINDA are the same OEM part (-:

FrankV

@oliof You got the pindaV2 and superPinda. In China they sell the V2 and you can get confused. If you order the pinda from Prusa you get the superPinda correct.

oliof

@frankv Vonwange is not a random Chinese shop and I am not talking about the v2. Stop claiming nonsense about what I said.

FrankV

@oliof I was speaking in general not in relation to your remark VINDA. So I didn't try to correct you. I was just mention my recent experience with Pinda V2. Have a great day.

oliof

@frankv Alright, sorry for the misunderstanding -- have a good one (-:

A Former User

Thanks to everybody. I've ordered the VINDA!

Thanks!

A Former User

@oliof said in PINDA leveling sensor:

https://vonwange.com/product/inductive-probe-aka-vinda/

I've bought it but now I don't understand a thing..the VINDA works with 5V but the Duet2WiFi seems to have only 3,3V for the sensor....do I need a stepup?

martin7404

@thedragonlord You just wire 5V from let's say EXP on duet board. And wire GND and signal to the end stop or probe conectors on duet

A Former User

@martin7404 said in PINDA leveling sensor:

@thedragonlord You just wire 5V from let's say EXP on duet board. And wire GND and signal to the end stop or probe conectors on duet

stupid me, it's obvious....thanks!

oliof

@thedragonlord If you're not using the paneldue, the paneldue header is right next to the probe header and offers 5V:

Gixxerfast

Speaking of SuperPinda and Vinda. This is an alternative. Check the data sheet

https://caribou3d.com/en/sensors/762-9796-caribou-superpinda-probe-sensor-for-3d-printers.html#/220-superpindacable-1m_duet_connector

A Former User

@oliof said in PINDA leveling sensor:

@thedragonlord If you're not using the paneldue, the paneldue header is right next to the probe header and offers 5V:

I use panel due

A Former User

@gixxerfast said in PINDA leveling sensor:

Speaking of SuperPinda and Vinda. This is an alternative. Check the data sheet

https://caribou3d.com/en/sensors/762-9795-caribou-superpinda-probe-sensor-for-3d-printers.html#/219-superpindacable-1m_4_pin_molex_connector

Are the dimensions the same than the Vinda's?

Gixxerfast

@thedragonlord The Caribou seems shorter. I have a Vinda here somewhere. I'll measure it. Un momento ...

Nope, they are the same lenghth 35 mm. Same manufacturer Pepperl+Fuchs-Gruppe