Filament Runout Sensor for Marlin and Octoprint
Source: Thingiverse by murathanaraz
The Filament Runout Sensor for Marlin and Octoprint is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by murathanaraz. Edit Ikea Lack Table Top Mount design added** This is a mechanical filament sensor which works with every kind of 1.75mm filament. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
Edit Ikea Lack Table Top Mount design added** This is a mechanical filament sensor which works with every kind of 1.75mm filament. I prefer this endstop instead of an optic sensor which probably may fail with clear filament color. You should have a Raspberry Pi OctoPrint setup in order to use this sensor with the plugin below. Marlin also has support for filament sensor and you can connect it to ramps or rambo. But if you are using octoprint, sensor should be connected to raspberry otherwise marlin will send M600 comment and if it takes a while to change the filament, host will return a timout and your print will fail. Marlin: Watch the video for raspberry pi connection and other details. Octopi Plugin: You can buy endstop sensor: Where to mount the sensor? or Put some hot glue between the…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Filament Runout Sensor for Marlin and Octoprint is free to download from Thingiverse. Click the "Download free STL" button above to open the original listing.
- Where is the STL hosted?
- The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by murathanaraz.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by murathanaraz, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
- Can I print this at home?
- Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.