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*'''Software''' - on host computer - Repetier. Calls upon Slic3r for slicing strategy. Appears to control various 3D Printer parameters. | *'''Software''' - on host computer - Repetier. Calls upon Slic3r for slicing strategy. Appears to control various 3D Printer parameters. | ||
:*What settings are adjusted in the firmware, and what settings are adjusted in the software? | :*What settings are adjusted in the firmware, and what settings are adjusted in the software? | ||
*Note that firmware may have to be updated based on the specifics of the 3D printer. So for example, we may not be able to use the same Marlin as [[Prusa i3 Marlin]] - so we download one version already set for ours - [[Folgertech 2020 Prusa i3 Marlin]]. (it turned out that most of the motors were reversed in this firmware compared to original build from the Folgertech instructional, and the x | *Note that firmware may have to be updated based on the specifics of the 3D printer. So for example, we may not be able to use the same Marlin as [[Prusa i3 Marlin]] - so we download one version already set for ours - [[Folgertech 2020 Prusa i3 Marlin]]. (it turned out that most of the motors were reversed in this firmware compared to original build from the Folgertech instructional, and the x endstop had to be changed from its position of MIN to MAX as in the Improvements section above. | ||
*Marlin is one option for firmware. Others are Repetier Firmware, RepRap Firmware, Teacup, Franklin. | *Marlin is one option for firmware. Others are Repetier Firmware, RepRap Firmware, Teacup, Franklin. | ||
Revision as of 23:32, 5 February 2016
Source of Kit
- See [1]
Build Instructions
Build Results
Build Pictures
See Folgertech Prusa i3 Google Drive].
Improvements
The main improvement that we will make is adding automatic bed leveling.
- Note: correction needs to be made based on the top 2 posts here - on end stop plug in location and change in firmware. [2]. This Github note [3] appears to say the same thing. Further, the first link also states that the firmware is outdated - outside of hte xmax issue mentioned.
- Upgrade firmware, including auto bed level with inductive sensor - [4]
- Anti-backlash nut case and belt tensioner - [5]
- Improvements on Thingiverse - auto level, cable chain, endstop improvements, etc. - [6]
- X endstop replacement - [7]
Candidates For Improvement Resolution
- Customized firmware found here.
Other Instructionals
- Reddit thread on building FPi3 - [8]
- Github Community Folgertech Prusa i3 documentation - [9]. No alignment procedure mentioned.
Software/Firmware
- Firmware - Marlin, uploaded via Arduino IDE interface. Firmware is used to only communicate with software, to interpret g-code as related to the geometry of the 3D Printer - for example delta vs. right angle configuration.
- Software - on host computer - Repetier. Calls upon Slic3r for slicing strategy. Appears to control various 3D Printer parameters.
- What settings are adjusted in the firmware, and what settings are adjusted in the software?
- Note that firmware may have to be updated based on the specifics of the 3D printer. So for example, we may not be able to use the same Marlin as Prusa i3 Marlin - so we download one version already set for ours - Folgertech 2020 Prusa i3 Marlin. (it turned out that most of the motors were reversed in this firmware compared to original build from the Folgertech instructional, and the x endstop had to be changed from its position of MIN to MAX as in the Improvements section above.
- Marlin is one option for firmware. Others are Repetier Firmware, RepRap Firmware, Teacup, Franklin.
Reprap Wiki Page on Gcode
It's the best, but it sucks regarding modularity concepts. - http://reprap.org/wiki/Gcode