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This document describes Filament Width Sensor host module. Hardware used for developing this host module is based on Two Hall liniar sensors (ss49e for example). Sensors in the body are located opposite sides. Principle of operation : two hall sensors work in differential mode, temperature drift same for sensor. Special temperature compensation not needed. You can find designs at thingiverse.com
Hall based filament width sensor assembly video
How does it work?
Sensor generates two analog output based on calculated filament width. Sum of output voltage always equals to detected filament width . Host module monitors voltage changes and adjusts extrusion multiplier. I use aux2 connector on ramps-like board analog11 and analog12 pins. You can use different pins and differenr boards
Configuration
[hall_filament_width_sensor]
adc1: analog11
adc2: analog12
# adc1 and adc2 channels select own pins Analog input pins on 3d printer board
# Sensor power supply can be 3.3v or 5v
Cal_dia1: 1.50 # Reference diameter point 1 (mm)
Cal_dia2: 2.00 # Reference diameter point 2 (mm)
# The measurement principle provides for two-point calibration
# In calibration process you must use rods of known diameter
# I use drill rods as the base diameter.
# nominal filament diameter must be between Cal_dia1 and Cal_dia2
# Your size may differ from the indicated ones, for example 2.05
Raw_dia1:10630 # Raw sensor value for reference point 1
Raw_dia2:8300 # Raw sensor value for reference point 2
# Raw value of sensor in units
# can be readed by command QUERY_RAW_FILAMENT_WIDTH
default_nominal_filament_diameter: 1.75 # This parameter is in millimeters (mm)
max_difference: 0.15
# Maximum allowed filament diameter difference in millimeters (mm)
# If difference between nominal filament diameter and sensor output is more
# than +- max_difference, extrusion multiplier set back to %100
measurement_delay: 70
# The distance from sensor to the melting chamber/hot-end in millimeters (mm).
# The filament between the sensor and the hot-end will be treated as the default_nominal_filament_diameter.
# Host module works with FIFO logic. It keeps each sensor value and position in
# an array and POP them back in correct position.
#enable:False
# Sensor enabled or disabled after power on. Disabled by default
# measurement_interval:10
# Sensor readings done with 10 mm intervals by default. If necessary you are free to change this setting
#Virtual filament_switch_sensor suppurt. Create sensor named hall_filament_width_sensor.
#
#min_diameter:1.0
#Minimal diameter for trigger virtual filament_switch_sensor.
#
#Values from filament_switch_sensor. See the "filament_switch_sensor" section for information on these parameters.
#
#pause_on_runout: True
#runout_gcode:
#insert_gcode:
#event_delay: 3.0
#pause_delay: 0.5
Commands
QUERY_FILAMENT_WIDTH - Return the current measured filament width as result
RESET_FILAMENT_WIDTH_SENSOR – Clear all sensor readings. Can be used after filament change.
DISABLE_FILAMENT_WIDTH_SENSOR – Turn off the filament width sensor and stop using it to do flow control
ENABLE_FILAMENT_WIDTH_SENSOR - Turn on the filament width sensor and start using it to do flow control
QUERY_RAW_FILAMENT_WIDTH Return the current ADC channel values and RAW sensor value for calibration points
Menu variables
hall_filament_width_sensor.Diameter current measured filament width in mm
hall_filament_width_sensor.Raw current raw measured filament width in units
hall_filament_width_sensor.is_active Sensor on or off
Template for menu variables
[menu __filament_width_current]
type: item
name: "Dia:{0:4.2f} mm"
parameter: hall_filament_width_sensor.Diameter
[menu __filament_raw_width_current]
type: item
name: "RAW:{0:4.0f}"
parameter: hall_filament_width_sensor.Raw
[menu __filament]
type: list
name: Filament
items:
__temp __hotend0_current, __temp __hotend0_target
.__unload
.__load
.__feed
__filament_width_current
__filament_raw_width_current
Calibration procedure
Insert first calibration rod (1.5 mm size) get first raw sensor value
To get raw sensor value you can use menu item or QUERY_RAW_FILAMENT_WIDTH command in terminal
Insert second calibration rod (2.0 mm size) get second raw sensor value
Save raw values in config
How to enable sensor
After power on by default sensor disabled. Enable sensor in start g-code by command ENABLE_FILAMENT_WIDTH_SENSOR or change enable parameter in config