SLYA076 july   2023 TMAG5273

 

  1.   1
  2.   Abstract
  3.   Trademarks
  4. 1Introduction
  5. 2Liquid Level Sensing Implementations
    1. 2.1 Capacitive
    2. 2.2 Ultrasonic
    3. 2.3 Magnetic Hall-Effect Implementations
      1. 2.3.1 Different Types of Hall-Effect Sensors
      2. 2.3.2 Implementation Option 1: Floating Magnet with Linear Hall
      3. 2.3.3 Implementation Option 2: Floating Magnet with Array of Latches or Switches
      4. 2.3.4 Flotation Device on Axial Arm
  6. 3Functional Demo Design
    1. 3.1 Float Arm
    2. 3.2 GUI Operation
    3. 3.3 3D Printing Part Orientations and Settings
  7. 4Summary
  8. 5References
    1. 5.1 Device Support
    2. 5.2 Related Documentation

3.3 3D Printing Part Orientations and Settings

The TMAG5273 was designed with 3D printing in mind for rapid prototyping, so the parts all can easily be printed on a common hobby-grade 3D printer using PLA plastic. All of the demo parts were printed with PLA filament on a Prusa MK3S with a 0.4 mm nozzle.

GUID-20230502-SS0I-XN2H-WD9F-5NSS2ZDSTGCD-low.png Figure 3-12 Part Orientation in Slicer

Orient the 3D printed parts in your slicer as shown in Figure 3-12. Supports are recommended for the Liquid Level Inside Piece.stl under the float arm ring section as shown in green in Figure 3-12. The floats are printed as hollow as possible to achieve maximum float. The floats for the demo were printed with 3 perimeters and 10% infill. The hollow end part of the float can also be replaced with a foam piece or another buoyant material.