Universal Controller

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HintLightbulb.png Hint: The Universal Controller is a LCD-screen equipped controller that is capable of controlling 3D printers, CNC machines, welders, filament makers, automated machines, or any other applications where a microcontroller runs different actuators, sensors, or power elements. It is a platform consisting of RAMPS, LCD screen, power supply, power outlet, and power handling SSRs, and can be connected to external stepper drivers, solenoid valves, or other power elements. Equipped with an Arduino Mega, it can be used to control just about anything that requires a 100 kHz or lower control signal. See 2019 work on this at OSE Design Manual - Universal Machine Controller

About the Universal Controller - Design and Uses

The Universal Controller consists of a 3D printed mounting panel, which holds all the components. This panel is printed with a 90 degree bend, and is straightened with a heat gun as shown in 4D Printing. The main components for the D3D Pro 3D printer are 5:

Development

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DESIGN
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2 Industry_Standards Universal Controller Industry Standards 0
3 Conceptual Design Universal Controller Conceptual Design 0
4 Module Breakdown Universal Controller Module Breakdown 0
5 Design Guide Universal Controller Design Guide 0
TECHNICAL DESIGN
6 3D CAD Universal Controller 3D CAD 0
7 Calculations Universal Controller Calculations 0
8 Electronics Design Universal Controller Electronics Design 0
9 Wiring and Plumbing Universal Controller Wiring and Plumbing 0
10 Software Universal Controller Software 0
BILL OF MATERIALS
11 BOM Universal Controller BOM 0
12 vBOM Universal Controller vBOM 0
13 CAM Files Universal Controller CAM Files 0
14 Cut List Universal Controller Cut List 0
BUILD
15 Build Instructions Universal Controller Build Instructions 0
16 Fabrication Drawings Universal Controller Fabrication Drawings 0
17 Exploded Part Diagram Universal Controller Exploded Part Diagram 0
18 Production Engineering Universal Controller Production Engineering 0
LIFECYCLE DESIGN
19 Build Pictures and Video Universal Controller Build Pictures and Video 0
20 Data Collection Universal Controller Data Collection 0
21 Future Work Universal Controller Future Work 0
22 Troubleshooting and Repair Universal Controller Troubleshooting and Repair 0

With External Stepper Drivers

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As used in the CNC Torch Table v19.10:

Used in OSE Machines

Working Doc

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CAD

See D3D v19.06 for complete machine.


See more at 3D Printer Control Panel

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BOM

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Video - from June 2019 STEAM Camp

  • Connect Power Cord to the GFCI on the Control Panel - [6]

Converting RAMPS to 24V

Detailed Wiring Pictures

See Google Photos [7] for basic controller with small drivers.

Build

See 4D Printing:

From 2019 STEAM Camp - Video by Adrian Sinclair

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ZRZDaOsyJex-eOKjf2QqtyDj6Gbs97yg?usp=sharing

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Build

See 4D Printing:

From 2019 STEAM Camp - Video by Adrian Sinclair

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ZRZDaOsyJex-eOKjf2QqtyDj6Gbs97yg?usp=sharing

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