Uploaded May 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The PI camera setup with Octoprint and Spaghetti Detective works well from a distance to produce nice looking timelapses, but it doesn't help much during the print to detect problems like stringing or blobbing, or under-extrusion. A nozzle cam can help with that. In this video we create a nozzle cam system which allows much better visibility overall and more light for the camera. The system includes a Cam Mount (X Carriage-Cam-Fan), a Fan Mount (Fan-Fan) and a duct
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We take it one step further in this video and experiment with Generative design in Fusion 360. The results were amazing and with more experience on loading requirements they'll be even better.
I have shifted the hotend fan up in order to prevent cooling of the top of the heat block and again I have shifted the part cooling fan away from the hotend for better airflow and room for wiring as well.
If you have ideas of how to steady the camera in a more professional manner, please let me know.
Here is a link to all of the parts shown in the video as well as a better duct. Keep an eye out for updated designs in Thingiverse.
thingiverse.com/thing:4859502
If you would like to support the channel, these are affiliate links, I receive a small % of the sale.
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The PI camera setup with Octoprint and Spaghetti Detective works well from a distance to produce nice looking timelapses, but it doesn't help much during the print to detect problems like stringing or blobbing, or under-extrusion. A nozzle cam can help with that. In this video we create a nozzle cam system which allows much better visibility overall and more light for the camera. The system includes a Cam Mount (X Carriage-Cam-Fan), a Fan Mount (Fan-Fan) and a duct
If you'd like to become a patron to help this channel grow and get involved with future video ideas, here is the link: patreon.com/Needitmakeit
We take it one step further in this video and experiment with Generative design in Fusion 360. The results were amazing and with more experience on loading requirements they'll be even better.
I have shifted the hotend fan up in order to prevent cooling of the top of the heat block and again I have shifted the part cooling fan away from the hotend for better airflow and room for wiring as well.
If you have ideas of how to steady the camera in a more professional manner, please let me know.
Here is a link to all of the parts shown in the video as well as a better duct. Keep an eye out for updated designs in Thingiverse.
thingiverse.com/thing:4859502
If you would like to support the channel, these are affiliate links, I receive a small % of the sale.
AMAZON USA:
My Printer - amzn.to/3P7YT1j
Capricorn XS PTFE - amzn.to/43ReSoK
Raspberry Pi 4 Computer 2gb - amzn.to/3N1bocn
Pi Camera V2 - amzn.to/3MYHIgd
Long Cable - amzn.to/3CuUJch
Power Cable - amzn.to/42zita6
Raspberry Pi 4B ABS Case W/Fan and Heatsinks - amzn.to/3oZzqfX
AMAZON CANADA:
My printer - amzn.to/3sWfKpO
Capricorn XS PTFE - amzn.to/3jnwbYw
Raspberry Pi 4 Computer 2gb - amzn.to/37IN6kD
Pi Camera V2 - amzn.to/2HA6LZe
Long Cable - amzn.to/2HzdQJq
Power Cable - amzn.to/3jzEjDI
#ender3
#3dprinting
#Problemsolving
