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Making the Primary Diameter Sensor Parts
This page describes how you might make the parts for the Primary Diameter Sensor. Keep in mind that there are probably many other methods that will work. Choose a method that works for you. If a particular part requires an expensive tool you don't have, consider having a friend or local machine shop do it for you. If you have any recomendations, tips or questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. - Thanks
![Diameter Sensor Mount 2](https://github.com/TechforTrade/Thunderhead-Filament-Extruder/raw/master/img/Diameter%20Sensor%20Mount%202.jpg)
![Diameter Sensor Mount 2-Drawing-0](https://github.com/TechforTrade/Thunderhead-Filament-Extruder/raw/master/img/Diameter%20Sensor%20Mount%202%20Drawing%200.jpg)
Item No. | Image | Name |
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1 | ![]() |
Combination Square |
2 | ![]() |
Scriber |
3 | ![]() |
Vise |
4 | ![]() |
Hacksaw |
5 | ![]() |
Welding Equipment |
6 | ![]() |
File - Flat |
Step 1: Layout and cut 1 in square tubing to the lengths shown in the drawing. Clean up the ends and remove any burrs with a flat file.
Step 2: Weld the two pieces of square tubing together as shown.
![Non-contact Diameter Sensor](https://github.com/TechforTrade/Thunderhead-Filament-Extruder/raw/master/img/Non-contact%20Diameter%20Sensor.jpg)
The Non-contact Diameter Sensor is designed so that it might be used in a variety of projects. As such, it is kept in its own repository. Go HERE to for instructions on how to build it.
- By Satrughna02 - Own work, <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0" title="Creative Commons Attribution-Share
- By Paul Anderson - Flickr: Oxy-Acetylene Outfit, CC BY 2.0, Link
Build Documentation:
- Purchasing BOM
- Extruder Body
- Auger Motor and Gear Box
- Extruder Stand
- Drying Hopper
- Water Bath
- Outfeed
- Thunderboard Shield
- Electronics - Low Voltage
- Electronics - High Voltage
- Final Assembly and Wiring
Firmware Installation and Use
Testing the Machine
Preparing the Plastic:
Extruding Filament:
Maintainance
Troubleshooting
Obsolete Parts and Code