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Re: OK, guys have some more info on the fuser

2004-11-11 by Phil

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "mikezcnc" <eemikez@c...> wrote:
> 
> My next question si: can I use a regular dimemr to adjust the 
> temperature?
> 
> Mike

You are asking about an open loop temperature control mechanism.  This
will sort of work but a closed loop (feedback) mechanism will work a
lot better.  Its the difference between turning on your furnace at a
steady rate vs using a thermostat to maintain a set temperature. 
There are many designs for thermistors out there.

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