brnrd wrote:Also, unless you actually checked the temperature in the melt zone of your nozzle by inserting a thermocouple into it, you won't really know how far off your readings are. I have done this with all of my hotends.
cvoinescu wrote:Mine has a wide field of view too (45°), but I can always lift the hot end all the way up and measure from below, 2-3mm under the nozzle (almost touching).
oni305 wrote:switch to a 3ohm resistor was a good idea!
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brnrd wrote:cvoinescu wrote:Mine has a wide field of view too (45°), but I can always lift the hot end all the way up and measure from below, 2-3mm under the nozzle (almost touching).
I'm not sure if that method would be accurate on my IR thermometer. The hole on mine is around 23 mm in diameter which is larger than the j-head's cross section.
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