Gavin CampbellJun 4, 2024

It’s alive! The Prusa MK4 with the MMU3 and the enclosure (with light and filter and hinged lid) all set up.

Also added an OctoPi which is nicely mounted on the back and integrated with #HomeAssistant.

Next up is to figure out how I want to setup the spools so it doesn’t look so messy and add a camera.

Also plan to add some smarts. Zwave relays to control the filter fan and light as well as monitoring internal temp humidity. I got ideas.

#3DPrinting #Prusa

Show threadTackyTedJun 4, 2024
@GavinCampbell @GavinCampbell I use the Aqara temperature units all around the house, and even have in my poor man’s filament dryer, which is an enclosure to put the reel of filament in on the bed plate capture the heat.
Show threadGavin CampbellJun 5, 2024
@TackyTed I was thinking the same thing. But I was going to grab the Aqara air quality sensor because it has an e-ink display. I have a few of them around the house as well.
Show threadTackyTed
@GavinCampbell I would worry about clogging up the air quality sensor because it’s the fumes from the filament. Not so much PLA, but some of the others might.
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Show threadGavin CampbellJun 7, 2024
@TackyTed Makes sense. I just want to use the temperature and humidity sensors though. So maybe it will be fine.
Show threadTackyTedJun 24, 2024
@GavinCampbell are you using PLA for your pool skimmer parts? I know saltwater will break it down so. Maybe the chlorine and pool chemicals might do the same.
Show threadGavin CampbellJun 24, 2024
@TackyTed Nope. All PETG. However the parts aren’t submerged so no direct water contact. I printed the first ones last season and they held up great. My pool is chlorine so not sure if salt water would be harsher.