Orbiter Filament Sensor Guide - A Smart, Automated Way to Improve Your 3D Printer

Learn how to enhance your 3D printer with the Orbiter Filament Sensor in this comprehensive 15-minute video tutorial. Discover the benefits of this smart, automated filament runout sensor that simplifies loading and unloading processes while providing reliable detection. Follow step-by-step instructions for printing, assembling, installing, and configuring the sensor with Klipper firmware. Gain insights into customizing macros to suit your specific printer setup. Explore buying options, wiring techniques, and troubleshooting tips to successfully implement this open-source solution. Whether you're using an Orbiter extruder or adapting the concept to other machines, this guide offers valuable knowledge to improve your 3D printing experience.

Introduction
What is the Orbiter and Orbiter filament sensor?
Buying options
Printed housing parts
Assembly and installation
Preliminary wiring
Klipper firmware setup
Testing
Final wiring
Understanding and customising the macros
Conclusion