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*The Folgertech Drive source itself is updated - [https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9b1NbuMK524M1JFM0IyNm4xOHc&usp=drive_web]
*The Folgertech Drive source itself is updated - [https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9b1NbuMK524M1JFM0IyNm4xOHc&usp=drive_web]


=Software/Firmware=
=Software=
*'''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==
See [[3D Printer Software]]
Maps how gcode is implemented in different firmwares. - http://reprap.org/wiki/Gcode
For something on how firmwares' implementation of gcode could be improved regarding modularity concepts, see [[Gcode_Modularity]].


=Links=
=Links=

Revision as of 19:09, 4 April 2016

Build Instructions According to Module-Based Design

Source of Kit

Build Instructionss from Folgertech

These contain details, but procedures are inefficient and not in the same order as should happen in a swarm XM build. These are modified for the OSE case, though individual details are still relevant.

  • Folgertech's Google Drive - [2]

Build Results

Build Pictures

Folgertechbuild.jpg

See Folgertech Prusa i3 OSE Google Drive].

Build Review

Improvements

Resolved

  1. Automatic bed leveling. See Research_On_Inductive_Proximity_Sensors and Tobbens_Adding_Inductive_Proximity_Sensor_Log.
  2. Y-carriage bearing holders with 1mm more space for bearings. See File:3xmetali3standoff2 1mmExtraAlongLinBearing.stl.

Wish List

  1. SD support - [3] and [4]
  2. Bluetooth support - [5] and [6]
  3. Anti-backlash nut case and belt tensioner - [7]
  4. Cable chain, endstop improvements, etc. - [8] and [9]
  5. Libre sensor and fan brackets for Folgertech Prusa found here. Our copy of the same files: File:Induction Sensor Fan Bracket for Folgertech Prusa.zip. Also see elkayem's solution on thingiverse. Print in heat resistant material (not PLA).
  6. X-carriage with space for 1mm longer linear bearings and easier and more straight belt mounting

Other Instructionals

  • Reddit thread on building FPi3 - [10]
  • Github Community Folgertech Prusa i3 documentation - [11]. No alignment procedure mentioned.
  • Extensive list on Folgertech Prusa i3 2020 resources - [12]
  • Build videos - [13]
  • Wikia page - [14]
  • The Folgertech Drive source itself is updated - [15]

Software

See 3D Printer Software

Links

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