A Unified System for Filament Color Scanning

Being able to place the target of a colorimeter scan in the correct distance and angle is extremely important.  As is diminishing ambient light interference.   So, it quickly became apparent that I really wanted to use a 3D printed support stand for my colorimeters.  And, since all three report their scan results using a smartphone app, so it made sense to also include a smartphone stand.

But, what I really wanted to do was create a 'plug & play' style system where all the parts work together in the most efficient way for portability in traveling from home to office, etc.

Here is the result.  It includes custom stands for the ColorReaderEZ, Linshang L170 and Linshang LS173.

 Here is the system set up for scanning with the ColorReaderEZ

Phone and ColorReaderEZ Scanning System

Here is the system set up for scanning with the LS170

Phone and LS170 Filament Scanning System

Here is the system set up for scanning with the LS173

Phone and LS173 Filament Scanning System

In every case, the samples are precisely placed for optimal scanning without ambient light affecting the results.  And, every filament 'swatch' is printed in the identical form for uniform testing.

THE TARGET SWATCHES

Each of the filament sample swatches are designed to be precisely and securely slipped under the colorimeters.  The Marswork ID Tags used with the Quick-Swap spools are clipped into the swatches for identification.  All swatches are printed at 100% infill so it doesn't seem to matter if White or Black is used for the stands. 

Marswork made a brilliant decision when they came up with the ID Tag insert idea!  I have found so many useful ways to incorporate them into our workflow!

FREELY AVAILABLE 

I will make all these stands freely available on MakerWorld and other sharing sites. They are really helpful in making the task easier.  As we are able to find and test other colorimeters, we'll add to the system.