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Re: I always run out of filament on long prints, any solutions?

null@example.com (Tin Falcon) — Fri, 23 Dec 2016 00:31:22 +0000

I knew I smelled spam.

Re: I always run out of filament on long prints, any solutions?

null@example.com (wardjr) — Thu, 22 Dec 2016 23:51:13 +0000

I find it extremely interesting that both users in this post have the exact same IP address.
I wonder what will happen next?

In the Spammer category you get a A for effort but a B for banned!

Re: I always run out of filament on long prints, any solutions?

null@example.com (UP3DprintingChicka) — Thu, 22 Dec 2016 19:51:12 +0000

Thank you for the quick response, looks like a great option!

Re: I always run out of filament on long prints, any solutions?

null@example.com (mechengineermike) — Thu, 22 Dec 2016 06:13:18 +0000

HI Chicka, I actually had the same problem recently with my Witbox 2. I end up with a bunch of small spools Im too nervous to run and unfortunately, the manufacturer offers zero solutions for this.

I ended up designing & building a simple tool that sounds a super loud alarm when my filament is about to run out. It works with any diameter of filament and even has attachments to connect to bowden tubes and a filament oiler. If that is of interest you can check it out here: https://engineerdog.com/low-filament-alarm/

I always run out of filament on long prints, any solutions?

null@example.com (UP3DprintingChicka) — Thu, 22 Dec 2016 05:48:04 +0000

Long story short I have a closed source 3d printer so I cant do any hacking to make the printer pause the print for me. Are there any other options out there?