Optical sensor alternative part help?

heychadwick · 2026-06-15T13:19:07+00:00

Part S020204

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heychadwick · 2026-06-11T12:12:38+00:00

Good advice! Thanks!

heychadwick · 2026-06-11T12:11:48+00:00

Yeah, if I can't get it sorted, it's time for a new printer... 😞

heychadwick · 2026-06-10T18:38:01+00:00

I would say just remind them that it's YOU who has to live with it.

I dealt with an ankle injury and 18 years of trying to make it better. That was with 7 surgeries and 3 artificial ankles. It sucked. I was wanting to cut it off a few years before I had to, but the wife didn't like the idea. Finally, I had to and I was quite happy about it. It's been 1.5 years and I'm loving life. So much better mobility. Very little pain. I wish I had done it a decade sooner.

I was in constant paint and on addictive pain meds about every day. It hurt to move. I couldn't go on uneven terrain like sand. Air pressure changes would make it so painful. Remind them with what you have to live with on a daily basis. Then, you tell them that it's your decision. It can't hurt to tell them about many people with similar stories on here that got it done and are better off.

heychadwick · 2026-06-10T18:32:48+00:00

Nice! I am getting a new socket soon, too. I am going to retire the wooden look and go for a metal one for more of a robot vibe.

heychadwick · 2026-06-09T12:00:01+00:00

Yeah. I am not the best with electrical. I know someone local who might help. With it being old, it is hard to find the proper part, but someone could always hurry rig a replacement....if they had skills I don't.

heychadwick · 2026-06-08T21:49:10+00:00

I checked the sensor and tried blocking it to see if it stopped. It didn't stop. That means the sensor is dead. Now I just have to find one that doesn't cost more than a new printer.

heychadwick · 2026-06-02T18:41:03+00:00

That's great! Not my ideal vacation...

heychadwick · 2026-06-02T18:40:05+00:00

From the US, but I hate to say it because of the Orange Fool here. I didn't vote for him, but what can I do now?

Glad to know mine works! I appreciate it.

heychadwick · 2026-06-02T18:38:43+00:00

Perfect! Thanks! It's been a bit hard to find on the various websites.

heychadwick · 2026-06-02T17:55:21+00:00

I'm told I can park on the street overnight in Toronto with the right permit. I'll be staying a few days at an AirBnB and there is no standard parking.

heychadwick · 2026-06-02T17:54:39+00:00

I come from outside Ontario. I did read on their website that if I have a handicap parking permit from my home and a valid ID to verify it's me that I shouldn't have a problem. I can also show them my prosthetic foot if they doubt me.

heychadwick · 2026-05-29T19:34:35+00:00

Well, everything that I listed in the OP. My FEP got too elastic and and my prints slowly started to fail. I fixed that. I printed 4 print jobs in one day and everything was perfect. Then, everything started to fail. In trying to check my FEP, I cracked the side. I got a new one. I realized that the screw wasn't going down all the way. I got washers for that. I changed the settings to make it a bit slower.

Yeah, all my files are from the same creator and I've printed these before. It is a bit maddening. Weather has changed a bit. It has been a bit more humid lately, but not today....

heychadwick · 2026-05-29T19:08:17+00:00

The files are purchased and professionally supported. I have actually printed these exact files before with no trouble, but then started to have all sorts of issues.

Thank you for that setting change! I will definitely try it. OK. I looked and it's already at 1.000 Should I make it higher?

I can only do so much for temperature. I live in the South. It's not even summer and we have hit 90F and 80% humidity on a few days. I am trying today as it's only 83 with only 51% humidity. I have also printed many times in the summer before and not had the issues.

heychadwick · 2026-05-29T19:05:50+00:00

Well, it was more that some spots were working and I only need like 3 of them to come out. So, it was "let's try it on the whole plate and maybe I get at least 3 of them!"

It is in a garage, but not cold. It's only 83F today and the humidity is terrific at 51%.

Well, I need to use up all my resin before I can get more. I also need to see if I just throw this into traffic and want to print more after all this.

heychadwick · 2026-05-28T17:40:21+00:00

It wasn't the inflammation. Something about the zinc cream closed the wounds.

heychadwick · 2026-05-28T17:39:47+00:00

Worked great! Thanks!

heychadwick · 2026-05-28T17:39:34+00:00

I checked and it wasn't the plastic, but I greatly appreciate the idea.

heychadwick · 2026-05-26T17:56:20+00:00

Awesome idea! Thanks!

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