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Predator Internal Filament Sensor
by NexxCat
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Update 28 Dec 2019: Adjusted for better fit
Update 20 Aug 2019: Added source Fusion 360 file
The stock Anycubic Predator has the filament run-out sensor hanging under the electronics. Moving the sensor into the electronics enclosure is simple enough, but feeding the filament then becomes an issue. This printable part fixes that issue.
Installation instructions are as follows:
1. Print PredatorFilamentGuide.stl, PLA is fine.
2. Disconnect your printer from mains electricity.
3. Remove the acrylic top cover by removing the 6 screws around its edges
4. Remove the short length of bowden tube but leave the fitting in place.
5. Remove the existing filament sensor, taking care not to damage the connector.
6. Flip the sensor upside down and align it as shown in the provided photos. Re-insert the screws from the top.
7. Carefully remove the filament sensor cable from the cable bundle, taking it back up and inside the electronics enclosure.
8. Re-insert the connector into the se
Update 20 Aug 2019: Added source Fusion 360 file
The stock Anycubic Predator has the filament run-out sensor hanging under the electronics. Moving the sensor into the electronics enclosure is simple enough, but feeding the filament then becomes an issue. This printable part fixes that issue.
Installation instructions are as follows:
1. Print PredatorFilamentGuide.stl, PLA is fine.
2. Disconnect your printer from mains electricity.
3. Remove the acrylic top cover by removing the 6 screws around its edges
4. Remove the short length of bowden tube but leave the fitting in place.
5. Remove the existing filament sensor, taking care not to damage the connector.
6. Flip the sensor upside down and align it as shown in the provided photos. Re-insert the screws from the top.
7. Carefully remove the filament sensor cable from the cable bundle, taking it back up and inside the electronics enclosure.
8. Re-insert the connector into the se
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