Mintion, a company that specializes in DIY camera applications within the industry, provides users with a more convenient, efficient, and flexible printing experience with the introduction of the plug-and-play Beagle Camera last year. Now, they have released the upgraded Beagle V2 Camera, specifically designed for 3D printers to enhance the efficiency of 3D printing.
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Remote Monitor and Control of 3D Printers
During lengthy printing processes, the inability to continuously monitor the printer can be frustrating, especially concerning print failures. The Beagle V2 Camera solves this problem by enabling remote monitoring and control. By connecting the Beagle V2 camera to a 3D printer and using the beagleprint app or PC browser, users can remotely monitor and control their 3d printer. It allows for remote print pausing in case of failures, saving materials and time. Additionally, users can control the printer’s XY axis and extruder, while the electronic zoom feature provides real-time, clear visualization of print details.
Automatic Generation of High-Definition Time-Lapse Videos
The Beagle V2 Camera automatically generates time-lapse videos of 3D prints in Clean, Normal, Timer, and UV modes, providing a complete visual record of the printing process. The Clean mode captures images after each completed print layer by moving the hot end automatically, creating a video showcasing model growth. The UV mode, designed for LCD printers, generates time-lapse videos of resin prints (combine with a UV sensor).
What’s New in the Beagle V2 Camera?
The Beagle V2 Camera introduces two significant upgrades. Firstly, it features manual focus capability, allowing users to manually knob the lens rotation for true high-definition 1080P video resolution. Users can achieve clearer, more detailed image and video results by fine-tuning the focus themselves. And the camera’s aesthetic improvements make it more compact and easy to install, utilizing a 1/4 screw housing design for direct installation on the provided tripod.
It also supports 2.4/5GHz dual-band WiFi, providing flexible and convenient connectivity options. Users can select the optimal frequency based on their network environment, ensuring a seamless connection and user experience. The camera’s reset button has been optimized to simplify the device reset process, facilitating the handling of exceptional situations or camera reconfigurations. Additionally, it features a DATA OUT interface with support for IO ports and RJ45 expansion, and the memory has been doubled compared to the previous-generation product.
Another notable feature of the Beagle V2 Camera is its Bluetooth module, which could expand functionality and compatibility by integrating with smart filament sensors and UV sensors. The smart filament sensor can detect filament depletion, performs E-axis calibration, and identifies nozzle clogs. The UV sensor, designed specifically for resin printing, enables the creation of natural time-lapse videos.
Furthermore, this 3d printer camera includes additional features such as APP notifications, providing real-time updates on print completion, pauses, or anomalies, allowing users to stay informed about the print status. It also supports night vision functionality and is compatible with most Marlin 3D printers.
In summary, Beagle V2 Camera is beyond traditional cameras as an upgraded version of the 3D printer camera, providing core features like remote monitoring and control, as well as automatic generation of time-lapse videos. With enhancements in manual focus, aesthetics, dual-band WiFi support, a reset button, and expansion interfaces, it greatly enhances the user experience, image quality, and flexibility.
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