3D-printer system with object detection sensors

An apparatus for printing, the apparatus comprising:

• an extruder;
• a housing configured to house the extruder;
• a 3D-printer base including a print bed, the print bed configured to receive material extruded from the extruder;
• and
• a sensor configured to detect measurements of an object on the print bed;
• a processor;
• and
• non-transitory, computer-readable medium having stored thereon logic, the logic being executable by the processor to perform operations including:
• receiving data from the sensor pertaining to the detected measurements,
• determining dimensions of the object based on the data, and
• generating printing instructions in accordance with the dimensions of the object.

A computerized method for printing utilizing a 3D-printer system, the 3D-printer system including an extruder, a housing, a 3D-printer base including a printer bed, and a sensor, the method comprising:

• receiving data from the sensor pertaining to detected measurements of an object placed on the print bed, the sensor being coupled to the housing or the extruder of the 3D-printer system, wherein the housing is configured to house the extruder;
• and
• determining dimensions of the object based on the data, and
• generating printing instructions in accordance with the dimensions of the object.