Mission Control >> Temperature Monitor for extruder motor and print bed (etc)

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Human: Keep a close eye on your extruder motor temperature, prepared to spring into action if it starts running hot. You can choose to panic, turn on a fan, or vow to install an extruder cooling system to bring the temperature under control. Similarly, monitor your print bed carefully (my prints tend to warp if someone turns up the air conditioner and the room temperature drops below 25 degrees Celsius). The thermometer probes are attached to holders that snap into place, securing them to the motor or print bed with double-sided tape - no hassle or screws needed at all. The read-out panels mount onto holders with a snug fit, swiveling on a base for easy viewing angles and reduced glare. This setup is compatible with any printer; however, the base for the thermometer holder was designed specifically for the Y-Axis arm of the Printrbot-Simple Metal. You could create your own rod to build a stand or mount it anywhere you like (dimensions: 5mm wide x 7mm high rod with 2.8mm diameter holes). The two included holder panels are labeled "EXT(ruder) Drive" and "Print Bed". If you need holders with different labels, just drop me a comment and I'll be happy to customize them for you. I thought about adding another probe inside the Printrbot body but so far it hasn't given me any temperature-related problems. BOM: 2 x M3 8mm or 12mm screws (to secure panel holders onto base) Digital thermometer probes (you can buy these here for under USD2 each: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Digital-LCD-Probe-Fridge-Freezer-Thermometer-Thermograph-for-Refrigerator-110C-Black-White/936092083.html) Double-sided tape (heavy-duty, no need for heat-resistant type) Cable wrap (optional)