Uploaded January 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Filament runout sensors can save you from ailed prints, but they are a pain to deal with otherwise. My patron Derek shared the Orbiter Filament Sensor, which makes loading and unloading easy with automated processes, plus covers the usual runout detection. In this video I show you step by step how to print, assemble, install and configure Klipper to use it. This includes understanding the macros so you can customise to suit your printer.
Thanks to the creator Robert Lorincz for their work and for making this open source. The concept should be easy enough to adapt to other machines without an Orbiter extruder in place.
Orbiter filament sensor website and instructions: orbiterprojects.com/orbiter-filament-sensor
0:00 Introduction
0:53 What is the Orbiter and Orbiter filament sensor?
Orbiter fitted to SK-GO: youtu.be/qvY_dChxj0E
Orbiter fitted to Rat Rig V-core 3: youtu.be/mZcQZ-efMKM
2:15 Buying options
Orbiter filament sensor V2.0 from Unique Prints (Aus): https://uniqueprints.shop/shop/extruder-hotend/orbiter-extruder-v2-filament-sensor/
Orbiter filament sensor V1.5 from Unique Prints (Aus): https://uniqueprints.shop/shop/extruder-hotend/orbiter-extruder-v1-5-filament-sensor/
2:54 Printed housing parts
4:44 Assembly and installation
7:52 Preliminary wiring
The BTT SKR V1.2 pinout diagram I used: github.com/bigtreetech/BIGTREETECH-SKR-PRO-V1.1/blob/master/SKR-PRO-V1.2/manual/SKR-PRO-V1.2PIN.PDF
9:09 Klipper firmware setup
Klipper force move reference: klipper3d.org/Config_Reference.html#force_move
10:35 Testing
11:46 Final wiring
12:14 Understanding and customising the macros
Klipper filament sensor reference: klipper3d.org/Config_Reference.html#filament_switch_sensor
14:06 Conclusion
Buy quality and affordable filament from X3D. Buy 3, get 1 free and a free sample pack with every order: www.x3d.com.au
Get Quality Resins from 3D Printers Online. 5% off storewide for Teaching Tech subscribers [Code: tech5]
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Filament runout sensors can save you from ailed prints, but they are a pain to deal with otherwise. My patron Derek shared the Orbiter Filament Sensor, which makes loading and unloading easy with automated processes, plus covers the usual runout detection. In this video I show you step by step how to print, assemble, install and configure Klipper to use it. This includes understanding the macros so you can customise to suit your printer.
Thanks to the creator Robert Lorincz for their work and for making this open source. The concept should be easy enough to adapt to other machines without an Orbiter extruder in place.
Orbiter filament sensor website and instructions: orbiterprojects.com/orbiter-filament-sensor
0:00 Introduction
0:53 What is the Orbiter and Orbiter filament sensor?
Orbiter fitted to SK-GO: youtu.be/qvY_dChxj0E
Orbiter fitted to Rat Rig V-core 3: youtu.be/mZcQZ-efMKM
2:15 Buying options
Orbiter filament sensor V2.0 from Unique Prints (Aus): https://uniqueprints.shop/shop/extruder-hotend/orbiter-extruder-v2-filament-sensor/
Orbiter filament sensor V1.5 from Unique Prints (Aus): https://uniqueprints.shop/shop/extruder-hotend/orbiter-extruder-v1-5-filament-sensor/
2:54 Printed housing parts
4:44 Assembly and installation
7:52 Preliminary wiring
The BTT SKR V1.2 pinout diagram I used: github.com/bigtreetech/BIGTREETECH-SKR-PRO-V1.1/blob/master/SKR-PRO-V1.2/manual/SKR-PRO-V1.2PIN.PDF
9:09 Klipper firmware setup
Klipper force move reference: klipper3d.org/Config_Reference.html#force_move
10:35 Testing
11:46 Final wiring
12:14 Understanding and customising the macros
Klipper filament sensor reference: klipper3d.org/Config_Reference.html#filament_switch_sensor
14:06 Conclusion
Buy quality and affordable filament from X3D. Buy 3, get 1 free and a free sample pack with every order: www.x3d.com.au
Get Quality Resins from 3D Printers Online. 5% off storewide for Teaching Tech subscribers [Code: tech5]
https://3dprintersonline.com.au/
Take a look around and if you like what you see, please subscribe.
Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/teachingtech
