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[http://opencapitalist.org/store/steppernug-ose-v1-1-developer-edition/ StepperNug OSE V1.1 from Opencapitalist] | [http://opencapitalist.org/store/steppernug-ose-v1-1-developer-edition/ StepperNug OSE V1.1 from Opencapitalist] | ||
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=Status= | |||
#Integration with the Arduino is essentially done. The latest version includes an interface board that plugs into the Arduino, like an Arduino shield would. '''Next Steps:''' | |||
#The end stop sensing has been integrated in hardware and firmware. Including coming up with a special algorithm that Chuck was working on to align the two motors on the x axis. I wouldn't call this tested and complete, but the hardware for the next rev is designed and Chuck can advise on firmware, but I believe he has that essentially done. '''Next Steps:''' | |||
#Trigger, I assume you are referring to turning the torch on and off. This is trivial, there are two expansion ports on the StepperNug Interface board to plug daughter cards into. One of which can be used for torch control, the other was intended for height control. '''Next Steps:''' | |||
#Height Control. This is the one non trivial task left as far as hardware is concerned. It has required access to a torch, which Chuck and I don't really have. '''Next Steps:''' Hardware to be researched; electrical connections required from Interface: 2 signal, 2 power, and 4 from a Steppernug stepper driver output. | |||
#In summary, I have most of the design work done, but before having the next board built I wanted to make sure the height control has been prototyped and tested. That has been holding up development of the hardware side. | |||
=Links= | =Links= | ||
*OpenCapitalist documentation, schematic, and layout files - [http://opencapitalist.org/steppernug-simple-stepper-motor-controller/] | *OpenCapitalist documentation, schematic, and layout files - [http://opencapitalist.org/steppernug-simple-stepper-motor-controller/] | ||
Revision as of 11:33, 25 March 2013
StepperNug OSE V1.1 from Opencapitalist
Status
- Integration with the Arduino is essentially done. The latest version includes an interface board that plugs into the Arduino, like an Arduino shield would. Next Steps:
- The end stop sensing has been integrated in hardware and firmware. Including coming up with a special algorithm that Chuck was working on to align the two motors on the x axis. I wouldn't call this tested and complete, but the hardware for the next rev is designed and Chuck can advise on firmware, but I believe he has that essentially done. Next Steps:
- Trigger, I assume you are referring to turning the torch on and off. This is trivial, there are two expansion ports on the StepperNug Interface board to plug daughter cards into. One of which can be used for torch control, the other was intended for height control. Next Steps:
- Height Control. This is the one non trivial task left as far as hardware is concerned. It has required access to a torch, which Chuck and I don't really have. Next Steps: Hardware to be researched; electrical connections required from Interface: 2 signal, 2 power, and 4 from a Steppernug stepper driver output.
- In summary, I have most of the design work done, but before having the next board built I wanted to make sure the height control has been prototyped and tested. That has been holding up development of the hardware side.
Links
- OpenCapitalist documentation, schematic, and layout files - [1]