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a5:filament-sensor [2018/02/14 02:06] โ€“ pinchiesa5:filament-sensor [2018/03/08 07:22] โ€“ [Filament sensor pins] samuelpinches
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 ===== A5/A3S filament Sensor problem ===== ===== A5/A3S filament Sensor problem =====
  
 +====TL;DR====
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 +**[[https://youtu.be/vzlwPS7A8J0|Watch this video!]]**
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 ==== Filament sensor pins ==== ==== Filament sensor pins ====
 The pins for the filament sensor belong to the 6-pin header pins near the centre of the lcd module. The top two pins, in the right column of pins are used. There is a problem with the choice of connector JGAurora have used. The pins for the filament sensor belong to the 6-pin header pins near the centre of the lcd module. The top two pins, in the right column of pins are used. There is a problem with the choice of connector JGAurora have used.
  
 +Note: This issue has been resolved by JGAurora in recently manufactured machines by using hot glue to both insulate the other pins, and to hold the connector in place correctly.
 ====Problem:==== ====Problem:====
 When you try to print, the print may stop (or may fail to start at all), and instead the printer will make a loud beeping sound. When you try to print, the print may stop (or may fail to start at all), and instead the printer will make a loud beeping sound.
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   - If the connector is touching other pins.   - If the connector is touching other pins.
  
-Checking the sensor is plugged into the right pins is easy: the connector plugs into the block of six pins near the centre on the back of the LCD screen. The correct pins are the top two pins, in the right column of pins, in that block of six pins. e.g:ย +Checking the sensor is plugged into the right pins is easy: the connector plugs into the block of six pins near the centre on the back of the LCD screen. The correct pins are the top two pins, in the right column of pins, in that block of six pins.
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 The other way this problem can be triggered, is if the connector is touching the other pins. The other way this problem can be triggered, is if the connector is touching the other pins.
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 ====Solution:==== ====Solution:====
 +**Edit: DaHai has since done a very clear [[https://youtu.be/vzlwPS7A8J0|video you can watch here]] showing the whole issue, and the solution described below!**
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 A simple solution is just to unplug the two wire cable sticking out of the LCD module!  You can access this cable from the hole underneath the printer LCD screen, or by opening up the main chassis.  A simple solution is just to unplug the two wire cable sticking out of the LCD module!  You can access this cable from the hole underneath the printer LCD screen, or by opening up the main chassis. 
 However, if you want to use this feature, you can do this simple trick. Turning the connect 180 degrees, will make the metal side contacts face away from the other column of pins. Note that the JST connector they are using has three sockets, but only two are used. You need to make sure that the two wires are still connecting to the same two pins, but in this case we are effectively reversing the polarity. This is not a problem โ€“ the sensor is a simple mechanical switch, so it does not matter which way electricity flows. However, if you want to use this feature, you can do this simple trick. Turning the connect 180 degrees, will make the metal side contacts face away from the other column of pins. Note that the JST connector they are using has three sockets, but only two are used. You need to make sure that the two wires are still connecting to the same two pins, but in this case we are effectively reversing the polarity. This is not a problem โ€“ the sensor is a simple mechanical switch, so it does not matter which way electricity flows.
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 (Top Image Credit: Markus IngK - MCK, Bottom Image Credit: [[https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1808845552459938&set=p.1808845552459938&type=3&permPage=1&ifg=1|Riccardo De Giovanni via Facebook]]) (Top Image Credit: Markus IngK - MCK, Bottom Image Credit: [[https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1808845552459938&set=p.1808845552459938&type=3&permPage=1&ifg=1|Riccardo De Giovanni via Facebook]])
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