1 Topic by jon_bondy

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Topic: A new-to-me way to adjust for filament diameter variation

This posting is worth a look.

https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgr … u79M8tNsbY

Triffid Hunter's approach was new to me, and seems easy to implement, and flexible.

2 Reply by tealvince

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Re: A new-to-me way to adjust for filament diameter variation

Interesting.  Seems like a good idea, but I'm wondering if it would be possible for an extruder to adjust its speed automatically, at least for a course adjustment.  I'm thinking of a cone-shaped drive gear along with a pair of grooved wheels that size the filament; something like this (excuse the crappy drawing):

http://www.soliforum.com/misc.php?action=pun_attachment&item=1457

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3 Reply by ronsii

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Re: A new-to-me way to adjust for filament diameter variation

I like your idea Teal, nice and simple... I am leaning more toward the electronic solution though... that way I can factor in the 'delay' filament length offset.