Sensor component fell off
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The component marked in the picture (the actual sensor component) fell off when I hit my printhead to bed clamps. I should be able to solder it back, I have a cheap reflow station. Does the orientation matter? Am I able to see from the SMT component which way it should be on the board?
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This is a IR receiver and iam guessing that the orientation is crucial because it is a kind of transistor.
The green box is on the side where the box is drawn (if i compare it to mine). -
Orientation is important, as the 2 IR diodes (D1 and D2) both need to reflect into it. It is, however not too important as it is possible (mentioned in a guide) that one can slightly adjust it by angling it carefully.
I would solder it back, more or less into position and see how it works. Remember that you have fine control in the configuration (like height when it triggers; value when it triggers etc), all of which should make it easy to repair and simply correct it like that. If the sensor does not trigger, I would then try to better angle it for the height I need.
While testing the first time after soldering it back, try to trigger it way before your bed would trigger it - this is just to give time to stop the machine, if it does not trigger - avoiding crashing into the bed.
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Thanks both.
@jacotheron said in Sensor component fell off:
Orientation is important, as the 2 IR diodes (D1 and D2) both need to reflect into it. It is, however not too important as it is possible (mentioned in a guide) that one can slightly adjust it by angling it carefully.
SMT components tends to move on top of pads themselves. I am hoping I do not need to add new solder and it goes back to the original angle by itself.
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So I have lost the infrared emmiter also. I have had this thing for a little over a year but I had a nasty collision with something on my heat bed that tore it of. luckly I saw it happen and know what is damage.Is it possible to get a partnumber so I can get a replacement for it or does any 0603 ir emmiter work.
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The phototransistor is SFH3015FA, the IR emitter is SFH4045N. They are available from the usual component distributors e.g. Digikey, Mouser and RS, but not from Farnell/element14.
