=== ”’01-23-16: The state of the machine is uncertain. Looks like it needs some work, plus it has a very small print bed. Good machine for tinkering.”’ ===
=== Software ===
You need two pieces of software to run:
#Pronterface/printrun – this controls the printer, and sends g-code to it. Installation instructions for Linux/Mac/Windows [http://reprap.org/wiki/Printrun are here] (Potential alternatives, not yet tested by dave: [http://replicat.org/ ReplicatorG], [http://reprap.org/wiki/Repetier-Host Repetier-Host])
#Slic3r – this generates gcode from 3d models. Printrun includes a copy of this (at least the windows version), but it’s pretty old. [http://slic3r.org/download Go to the official site] to get the latest and greatest. Some setting changes in pronterface are needed to integrate it, so I’ve just been running it manually and exporting gcode, then loading the gcode into pronterface.
=== Slic3r Settings ===
(testing the bits in parentheses, will edit once they’re verified)
(Firmware Type: RepRap (Marlin/Sprinter))
Bed Size: 140mm x 140mm
Nozzle size: 0.35mm
Filament size 1.79mm measured (1.75mm filament) — for PLA
(Extrusion Temperature: 180 — for PLA)
Extrusion multiplier: Try 1.05 instead of 1?
Speeds: Can be increased, the defaults produce good stable quality output, but are a bit slow. Try turning up perimeter to 45 (from 30), and infill to 120 (from 60)
=== WARNING ===
Make sure the fan is always on, and don’t run the extruder too hot! Should never go over 185 for PLA (the red stuff that’s in the machine as of writing this article). I use 185 for first layer and 180 for the rest of the layers.
=== Things you should know: ===
Loading models, putting multiple into a single plate
Adjusting layer height, print speed, infill, # of perimeters, # of solid layers
Adjusting start position / initial g-code
Applying blue tape
Positioning print head, Zeroing out z-axis
Removing objects from blue tape
good article about filament: [http://www.protoparadigm.com/blog/2011/11/filament-tolerances-and-print-quality/ http://www.protoparadigm.com/blog/2011/11/filament-tolerances-and-print-quality/]
== Printer Settings ==
*Bed size: 140x140mm
*Print center: 70,70mm
*Baud rate: 115200
*Custom G-code:
*Start gcode:
G28 Z0 ; home z-axis only
G92 X70 Y70 Z0 E0 ; tell printer that it’s centered
*End gcode:
M104 S0 ; turn off temperature
M140 S0 ; turn off bed
G91 ; relative positioning
G1 Z10 ; move up 10mm
M84 ; disable motors
M106 S255 ; fan at max
== Firmware Settings ==
*Marlin Configuration.h: [https://gist.github.com/ahdinosaur/4982875 https://gist.github.com/ahdinosaur/4982875]
*Baud rate: 115200
== Time Lapse ==
1. Set camera to play mode (while off)
2. Turn on camera
3. Go into menu, "firm update", say OK. camera reboots into CHDK
4. Make sure usb cable is connected as in [http://www.flickr.com/photos/acemonstertoys/8319565139/in/datetaken/ this picture]
5. Put the camera in macro mode, aim it where you want it, take a test picture
6. Put this at both the beginning of ‘end gcode’ and ‘Layer Change G-code’ under printer settings -> custom gcode
G1 X100 Y100 F9000; center platform
G4 P100 ; wait 100ms
M42 P49 S255 ; pin on
G4 P100 ; wait 100ms
M42 P49 S0 ; pin off
G4 P2000 ; wait 2sec
== Marlin Config ==
#ifndef CONFIGURATION_H
#define CONFIGURATION_H
// This configurtion file contains the basic settings.
// Advanced settings can be found in Configuration_adv.h
// BASIC SETTINGS: select your board type, temperature sensor type, axis scaling, and endstop configuration
//User specified version info of this build to display in [Pronterface, etc] terminal window during startup.
//Implementation of an idea by Prof Braino to inform user that any changes made
//to this build by the user have been successfully uploaded into firmware.
#define STRING_VERSION_CONFIG_H __DATE__ " " __TIME__ // build date and time
#define STRING_CONFIG_H_AUTHOR "(davr, makergear m1)" //Who made the changes.
// SERIAL_PORT selects which serial port should be used for communication with the host.
// This allows the connection of wireless adapters (for instance) to non-default port pins.
// Serial port 0 is still used by the Arduino bootloader regardless of this setting.
#define SERIAL_PORT 0
// This determines the communication speed of the printer
#define BAUDRATE 250000
//#define BAUDRATE 115200
//// The following define selects which electronics board you have. Please choose the one that matches your setup
// 10 = Gen7 custom (Alfons3 Version) "[https://github.com/Alfons3/Generation_7_Electronics https://github.com/Alfons3/Generation_7_Electronics]"
// 11 = Gen7 v1.1, v1.2 = 11
// 12 = Gen7 v1.3
// 13 = Gen7 v1.4
// 3 = MEGA/RAMPS up to 1.2 = 3
// 33 = RAMPS 1.3 / 1.4 (Power outputs: Extruder, Bed, Fan)
// 34 = RAMPS 1.3 / 1.4 (Power outputs: Extruder0, Extruder1, Bed)
// 4 = Duemilanove w/ ATMega328P pin assignment
// 5 = Gen6
// 51 = Gen6 deluxe
// 6 = Sanguinololu // 62 = Sanguinololu 1.2 and above
// 63 = Melzi
// 64 = STB V1.1
// 7 = Ultimaker
// 71 = Ultimaker (Older electronics. Pre 1.5.4. This is rare)
// 8 = Teensylu
// 80 = Rumba
// 81 = Printrboard (AT90USB1286)
// 82 = Brainwave (AT90USB646)
// 9 = Gen3+
// 70 = Megatronics
// 90 = Alpha OMCA board
// 91 = Final OMCA board
// 301 = Rambo
#ifndef MOTHERBOARD
#define MOTHERBOARD 33
#endif
//// The following define selects which power supply you have. Please choose the one that matches your setup
// 1 = ATX
// 2 = X-Box 360 203Watts (the blue wire connected to PS_ON and the red wire to VCC)
#define POWER_SUPPLY 1
//===========================================================================
//=============================Thermal Settings ============================
//===========================================================================
//
//–NORMAL IS 4.7kohm PULLUP!– 1kohm pullup can be used on hotend sensor, using correct resistor and table
//
//// Temperature sensor settings:
// -2 is thermocouple with MAX6675 (only for sensor 0)
// -1 is thermocouple with AD595
// 0 is not used
// 1 is 100k thermistor – best choice for EPCOS 100k (4.7k pullup)
// 2 is 200k thermistor – ATC Semitec 204GT-2 (4.7k pullup)
// 3 is mendel-parts thermistor (4.7k pullup)
// 4 is 10k thermistor !! do not use it for a hotend. It gives bad resolution at high temp. !!
// 5 is 100K thermistor – ATC Semitec 104GT-2 (Used in ParCan) (4.7k pullup)
// 6 is 100k EPCOS – Not as accurate as table 1 (created using a fluke thermocouple) (4.7k pullup)
// 7 is 100k Honeywell thermistor 135-104LAG-J01 (4.7k pullup)
// 8 is 100k 0603 SMD Vishay NTCS0603E3104FXT (4.7k pullup)
// 9 is 100k GE Sensing AL03006-58.2K-97-G1 (4.7k pullup)
// 10 is 100k RS thermistor 198-961 (4.7k pullup)
//
// 1k ohm pullup tables – This is not normal, you would have to have changed out your 4.7k for 1k
// (but gives greater accuracy and more stable PID)
// 51 is 100k thermistor – EPCOS (1k pullup)
// 52 is 200k thermistor – ATC Semitec 204GT-2 (1k pullup)
// 55 is 100k thermistor – ATC Semitec 104GT-2 (Used in ParCan) (1k pullup)
#define TEMP_SENSOR_0 1
#define TEMP_SENSOR_1 0
#define TEMP_SENSOR_2 0
#define TEMP_SENSOR_BED 1
// Actual temperature must be close to target for this long before M109 returns success
#define TEMP_RESIDENCY_TIME 10 // (seconds)
#define TEMP_HYSTERESIS 3 // (degC) range of +/- temperatures considered "close" to the target one
#define TEMP_WINDOW 1 // (degC) Window around target to start the recidency timer x degC early.
// The minimal temperature defines the temperature below which the heater will not be enabled It is used
// to check that the wiring to the thermistor is not broken.
// Otherwise this would lead to the heater being powered on all the time.
#define HEATER_0_MINTEMP 5
#define HEATER_1_MINTEMP 5
#define HEATER_2_MINTEMP 5
#define BED_MINTEMP 5
// When temperature exceeds max temp, your heater will be switched off.
// This feature exists to protect your hotend from overheating accidentally, but *NOT* from thermistor short/failure!
// You should use MINTEMP for thermistor short/failure protection.
#define HEATER_0_MAXTEMP 275
#define HEATER_1_MAXTEMP 275
#define HEATER_2_MAXTEMP 275
#define BED_MAXTEMP 150
// If your bed has low resistance e.g. .6 ohm and throws the fuse you can duty cycle it to reduce the
// average current. The value should be an integer and the heat bed will be turned on for 1 interval of
// HEATER_BED_DUTY_CYCLE_DIVIDER intervals.
//#define HEATER_BED_DUTY_CYCLE_DIVIDER 4
// PID settings:
// Comment the following line to disable PID and enable bang-bang.
#define PIDTEMP
#define BANG_MAX 256 // limits current to nozzle while in bang-bang mode; 256=full current
#define PID_MAX 256 // limits current to nozzle while PID is active (see PID_FUNCTIONAL_RANGE below); 256=full current
#ifdef PIDTEMP
//#define PID_DEBUG // Sends debug data to the serial port.
//#define PID_OPENLOOP 1 // Puts PID in open loop. M104/M140 sets the output power from 0 to PID_MAX
#define PID_FUNCTIONAL_RANGE 10 // If the temperature difference between the target temperature and the actual temperature
// is more then PID_FUNCTIONAL_RANGE then the PID will be shut off and the heater will be set to min/max.
#define PID_INTEGRAL_DRIVE_MAX 255 //limit for the integral term
#define K1 0.95 //smoothing factor withing the PID
#define PID_dT ((16.0 * 8.0)/(F_CPU / 64.0 / 256.0)) //sampling period of the temperature routine
// If you are using a preconfigured hotend then you can use one of the value sets by uncommenting it
// Ultimaker
// #define DEFAULT_Kp 22.2
// #define DEFAULT_Ki 1.08
// #define DEFAULT_Kd 114
// Makergear
#define DEFAULT_Kp 47.84
#define DEFAULT_Ki 4.22
#define DEFAULT_Kd 135.5
// Mendel Parts V9 on 12V
// #define DEFAULT_Kp 63.0
// #define DEFAULT_Ki 2.25
// #define DEFAULT_Kd 440
#endif // PIDTEMP
// Bed Temperature Control
// Select PID or bang-bang with PIDTEMPBED. If bang-bang, BED_LIMIT_SWITCHING will enable hysteresis
//
// uncomment this to enable PID on the bed. It uses the same ferquency PWM as the extruder.
// If your PID_dT above is the default, and correct for your hardware/configuration, that means 7.689Hz,
// which is fine for driving a square wave into a resistive load and does not significantly impact you FET heating.
// This also works fine on a Fotek SSR-10DA Solid State Relay into a 250W heater.
// If your configuration is significantly different than this and you don’t understand the issues involved, you proabaly
// shouldn’t use bed PID until someone else verifies your hardware works.
// If this is enabled, find your own PID constants below.
//#define PIDTEMPBED
//
//#define BED_LIMIT_SWITCHING
// This sets the max power delived to the bed, and replaces the HEATER_BED_DUTY_CYCLE_DIVIDER option.
// all forms of bed control obey this (PID, bang-bang, bang-bang with hysteresis)
// setting this to anything other than 256 enables a form of PWM to the bed just like HEATER_BED_DUTY_CYCLE_DIVIDER did,
// so you shouldn’t use it unless you are OK with PWM on your bed. (see the comment on enabling PIDTEMPBED)
#define MAX_BED_POWER 256 // limits duty cycle to bed; 256=full current
#ifdef PIDTEMPBED
//120v 250W silicone heater into 4mm borosilicate (MendelMax 1.5+)
//from FOPDT model – kp=.39 Tp=405 Tdead=66, Tc set to 79.2, argressive factor of .15 (vs .1, 1, 10)
#define DEFAULT_bedKp 10.00
#define DEFAULT_bedKi .023
#define DEFAULT_bedKd 305.4
//120v 250W silicone heater into 4mm borosilicate (MendelMax 1.5+)
//from pidautotune
// #define DEFAULT_bedKp 97.1
// #define DEFAULT_bedKi 1.41
// #define DEFAULT_bedKd 1675.16
// FIND YOUR OWN: "M303 E-1 C8 S90" to run autotune on the bed at 90 degreesC for 8 cycles.
#endif // PIDTEMPBED
//this prevents dangerous Extruder moves, i.e. if the temperature is under the limit
//can be software-disabled for whatever purposes by
#define PREVENT_DANGEROUS_EXTRUDE
//if PREVENT_DANGEROUS_EXTRUDE is on, you can still disable (uncomment) very long bits of extrusion separately.
#define PREVENT_LENGTHY_EXTRUDE
#define EXTRUDE_MINTEMP 150
#define EXTRUDE_MAXLENGTH (X_MAX_LENGTH+Y_MAX_LENGTH) //prevent extrusion of very large distances.
//===========================================================================
//=============================Mechanical Settings===========================
//===========================================================================
// Uncomment the following line to enable CoreXY kinematics
// #define COREXY
// corse Endstop Settings
#define ENDSTOPPULLUPS // Comment this out (using // at the start of the line) to disable the endstop pullup resistors
#ifndef ENDSTOPPULLUPS
// fine Enstop settings: Individual Pullups. will be ignord if ENDSTOPPULLUPS is defined
#define ENDSTOPPULLUP_XMAX
#define ENDSTOPPULLUP_YMAX
#define ENDSTOPPULLUP_ZMAX
#define ENDSTOPPULLUP_XMIN
#define ENDSTOPPULLUP_YMIN
//#define ENDSTOPPULLUP_ZMIN
#endif
#ifdef ENDSTOPPULLUPS
#define ENDSTOPPULLUP_XMAX
#define ENDSTOPPULLUP_YMAX
#define ENDSTOPPULLUP_ZMAX
#define ENDSTOPPULLUP_XMIN
#define ENDSTOPPULLUP_YMIN
#define ENDSTOPPULLUP_ZMIN
#endif
// The pullups are needed if you directly connect a mechanical endswitch between the signal and ground pins.
const bool X_ENDSTOPS_INVERTING = true; // set to true to invert the logic of the endstops.
const bool Y_ENDSTOPS_INVERTING = true; // set to true to invert the logic of the endstops.
const bool Z_ENDSTOPS_INVERTING = true; // set to true to invert the logic of the endstops.
//#define DISABLE_MAX_ENDSTOPS
// For Inverting Stepper Enable Pins (Active Low) use 0, Non Inverting (Active High) use 1
#define X_ENABLE_ON 0
#define Y_ENABLE_ON 0
#define Z_ENABLE_ON 0
#define E_ENABLE_ON 0 // For all extruders
// Disables axis when it’s not being used.
#define DISABLE_X false
#define DISABLE_Y false
#define DISABLE_Z false
#define DISABLE_E false // For all extruders
#define INVERT_X_DIR false // for Mendel set to false, for Orca set to true
#define INVERT_Y_DIR false // for Mendel set to true, for Orca set to false
#define INVERT_Z_DIR true // for Mendel set to false, for Orca set to true
#define INVERT_E0_DIR false // for direct drive extruder v9 set to true, for geared extruder set to false
#define INVERT_E1_DIR false // for direct drive extruder v9 set to true, for geared extruder set to false
#define INVERT_E2_DIR false // for direct drive extruder v9 set to true, for geared extruder set to false
// ENDSTOP SETTINGS:
// Sets direction of endstops when homing; 1=MAX, -1=MIN
#define X_HOME_DIR -1
#define Y_HOME_DIR -1
#define Z_HOME_DIR -1
#define min_software_endstops true //If true, axis won’t move to coordinates less than HOME_POS.
#define max_software_endstops true //If true, axis won’t move to coordinates greater than the defined lengths below.
// Travel limits after homing
#define X_MAX_POS 130
#define X_MIN_POS 0
#define Y_MAX_POS 130
#define Y_MIN_POS 0
#define Z_MAX_POS 130
#define Z_MIN_POS 0
#define X_MAX_LENGTH (X_MAX_POS – X_MIN_POS)
#define Y_MAX_LENGTH (Y_MAX_POS – Y_MIN_POS)
#define Z_MAX_LENGTH (Z_MAX_POS – Z_MIN_POS)
// The position of the homing switches
//#define MANUAL_HOME_POSITIONS // If defined, MANUAL_*_HOME_POS below will be used
//#define BED_CENTER_AT_0_0 // If defined, the center of the bed is at (X=0, Y=0)
//Manual homing switch locations:
#define MANUAL_X_HOME_POS 0
#define MANUAL_Y_HOME_POS 0
#define MANUAL_Z_HOME_POS 0
//// MOVEMENT SETTINGS
#define NUM_AXIS 4 // The axis order in all axis related arrays is X, Y, Z, E
#define HOMING_FEEDRATE {100*60, 100*60, 20*60, 0} // set the homing speeds (mm/min)
// default settings
#define DEFAULT_AXIS_STEPS_PER_UNIT {87.49, 87.49, 251.96, 1420} // default steps per unit for ultimaker
#define DEFAULT_MAX_FEEDRATE {500, 500, 50, 45} // (mm/sec)
#define DEFAULT_MAX_ACCELERATION {9000,9000,100,10000} // X, Y, Z, E maximum start speed for accelerated moves. E default values are good for skeinforge 40+, for older versions raise them a lot.
#define DEFAULT_ACCELERATION 3000 // X, Y, Z and E max acceleration in mm/s^2 for printing moves
#define DEFAULT_RETRACT_ACCELERATION 3000 // X, Y, Z and E max acceleration in mm/s^2 for r retracts
// Offset of the extruders (uncomment if using more than one and relying on firmware to position when changing).
// The offset has to be X=0, Y=0 for the extruder 0 hotend (default extruder).
// For the other hotends it is their distance from the extruder 0 hotend.
// #define EXTRUDER_OFFSET_X {0.0, 20.00} // (in mm) for each extruder, offset of the hotend on the X axis
// #define EXTRUDER_OFFSET_Y {0.0, 5.00} // (in mm) for each extruder, offset of the hotend on the Y axis
// The speed change that does not require acceleration (i.e. the software might assume it can be done instanteneously)
#define DEFAULT_XYJERK 20.0 // (mm/sec)
#define DEFAULT_ZJERK 0.4 // (mm/sec)
#define DEFAULT_EJERK 5.0 // (mm/sec)
//===========================================================================
//=============================Additional Features===========================
//===========================================================================
// EEPROM
// the microcontroller can store settings in the EEPROM, e.g. max velocity…
// M500 – stores paramters in EEPROM
// M501 – reads parameters from EEPROM (if you need reset them after you changed them temporarily).
// M502 – reverts to the default "factory settings". You still need to store them in EEPROM afterwards if you want to.
//define this to enable eeprom support
#define EEPROM_SETTINGS
//to disable EEPROM Serial responses and decrease program space by ~1700 byte: comment this out:
// please keep turned on if you can.
#define EEPROM_CHITCHAT
//LCD and SD support
//#define ULTRA_LCD //general lcd support, also 16×2
//#define DOGLCD // Support for SPI LCD 128×64 (Controller ST7565R graphic Display Family)
//#define SDSUPPORT // Enable SD Card Support in Hardware Console
//#define SDSLOW // Use slower SD transfer mode (not normally needed – uncomment if you’re getting volume init error)
//#define ULTIMAKERCONTROLLER //as available from the ultimaker online store.
//#define ULTIPANEL //the ultipanel as on thingiverse
// The RepRapDiscount Smart Controller (white PCB)
// [http://reprap.org/wiki/RepRapDiscount_Smart_Controller http://reprap.org/wiki/RepRapDiscount_Smart_Controller]
//#define REPRAP_DISCOUNT_SMART_CONTROLLER
// The GADGETS3D G3D LCD/SD Controller (blue PCB)
// [http://reprap.org/wiki/RAMPS_1.3/1.4_GADGETS3D_Shield_with_Panel http://reprap.org/wiki/RAMPS_1.3/1.4_GADGETS3D_Shield_with_Panel]
//#define G3D_PANEL
// The RepRapDiscount FULL GRAPHIC Smart Controller (quadratic white PCB)
// [http://reprap.org/wiki/RepRapDiscount_Full_Graphic_Smart_Controller http://reprap.org/wiki/RepRapDiscount_Full_Graphic_Smart_Controller]
//
// ==> REMEMBER TO INSTALL U8glib to your ARDUINO library folder: [http://code.google.com/p/u8glib/wiki/u8glib http://code.google.com/p/u8glib/wiki/u8glib]
//#define REPRAP_DISCOUNT_FULL_GRAPHIC_SMART_CONTROLLER
//automatic expansion
#if defined (REPRAP_DISCOUNT_FULL_GRAPHIC_SMART_CONTROLLER)
#define DOGLCD
#define U8GLIB_ST7920
#define REPRAP_DISCOUNT_SMART_CONTROLLER
#endif
#if defined(ULTIMAKERCONTROLLER) || defined(REPRAP_DISCOUNT_SMART_CONTROLLER) || defined(G3D_PANEL)
#define ULTIPANEL
#define NEWPANEL
#endif
// Preheat Constants
#define PLA_PREHEAT_HOTEND_TEMP 180
#define PLA_PREHEAT_HPB_TEMP 55
#define PLA_PREHEAT_FAN_SPEED 255 // Insert Value between 0 and 255
#define ABS_PREHEAT_HOTEND_TEMP 240
#define ABS_PREHEAT_HPB_TEMP 100
#define ABS_PREHEAT_FAN_SPEED 255 // Insert Value between 0 and 255
#ifdef ULTIPANEL
// #define NEWPANEL //enable this if you have a click-encoder panel
#define SDSUPPORT
#define ULTRA_LCD
#ifdef DOGLCD // Change number of lines to match the DOG graphic display
#define LCD_WIDTH 20
#define LCD_HEIGHT 5
#else
#define LCD_WIDTH 20
#define LCD_HEIGHT 4
#endif
#else //no panel but just lcd
#ifdef ULTRA_LCD
#ifdef DOGLCD // Change number of lines to match the 128×64 graphics display
#define LCD_WIDTH 20
#define LCD_HEIGHT 5
#else
#define LCD_WIDTH 16
#define LCD_HEIGHT 2
#endif
#endif
#endif
// Increase the FAN pwm frequency. Removes the PWM noise but increases heating in the FET/Arduino
//#define FAST_PWM_FAN
// M240 Triggers a camera by emulating a Canon RC-1 Remote
// Data from: [http://www.doc-diy.net/photo/rc-1_hacked/ http://www.doc-diy.net/photo/rc-1_hacked/]
// #define PHOTOGRAPH_PIN 23
// SF send wrong arc g-codes when using Arc Point as fillet procedure
//#define SF_ARC_FIX
#include "Configuration_adv.h"
#include "thermistortables.h"
#endif //__CONFIGURATION_H
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