# Filament Diameter Sensor (Component)
## Description
A cheap, yet precise filament diameter sensor, intended to compensate for filament diameter deviations in real-time.
The InFiDEL is a cheap (< $5) filament diameter sensor intended for use with FDM 3d printers. The sensor can be calibrated to provide surprisingly precise filament diameter readings in real-time. The main idea is to use the sensor to correct for filament diameter deviations while printing.
## Component Details
- **Owner:** adrian95
- **Created:** 8/8/2021
- **Last Updated:** 2/7/2023
- **Visibility:** Public
- **Stars:** 1
- **Package / Case Code:** TO
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