Cube Printer (2nd Generation) Filament Chip Carrier

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I have used this model to mount a chip that is not marked as empty. This is used when I am using non-proprietary bulk spool filament. When the printer requires the chip to present, I press the chip onto the reader pins. Once the print is underway, I press the 'Stop' button on the touch screen and then remove the chip. The printer will continue to print using the bulk filament. The photo of the shows that I lay the device face-down near the reader, and then slide it onto the reader pins when required. After the chips has been read, and Stop pressed, I slide it back in the channel to disconnect the chip so that the filament usage is not updated. I printed this using clear filament so that I could see that the placement of the chip was correct. This makes it hard to see in the photos; sorry about that. Also in the photos you may notice that I have glued a magnet onto the device. I did this so that I can attach the device to the printer between uses. I have printed two of these carriers; One for PLA and another for an ABS chip. Instructions Cut off the mouse ears with a sharp craft knife. (These are just to keep the printout extra flat). Find a chip from one of the Cube cartridges that is not completely empty and remove it from the cartridge. Check the orientation of the chip (refer to my photograph to see the correct way) and press the chip firmly into the seat. It should not need glue but if required, just use a very small spot of superglue. Place the carrier into the cartridge slot when the printer requires it when starting a print (or when loaded bulk filament into the print head). Once the printout has started, press the Stop button. (Do not press the tick or cross) Remove the chip carrier from the reader pins.