The Q2 3D printer is equipped with a chamber camera located in the corner of the build chamber. This camera enables several functions, including live video streaming, timelapse recording, and most importantly, real-time print monitoring.
Among these features, Spaghetti Detection plays a key role in detecting print failures during the printing process.
The term spaghetti refers to a broad range of print failures where filament is extruded incorrectly. While these failures often resemble tangled strands similar to spaghetti, they may also appear as scattered filament fragments. In Spaghetti Detection, all such cases are treated as the same category of failure.
Important:
- Spaghetti Detection is currently available only when printing with light-colored filament on the golden PEI build plate, with the chamber LED light turned on.
- This feature is not foolproof. False positives or missed detections may occur.
- The detection accuracy will continue to improve through future firmware updates.
Spaghetti Detection is performed entirely onboard the printer using built-in algorithms. The basic workflow is as follows:
To ensure Spaghetti Detection works correctly, the following conditions must be met:
For best results, we recommend keeping the printer firmware up to date to benefit from continuous algorithm improvements.
Like all deep-learning-based features, Spaghetti Detection depends on real-world data and may occasionally produce false detections.
You can help improve this feature by doing the following:
With user feedback and ongoing firmware updates, Spaghetti Detection will become more accurate over time.