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===== RAMPS/Marlin 3D Printer ===== PLEASE NOTE: You may **NOT** use this machine prior to being checked out on it. **Owner/Loaner**: Asheville Makers \\ **Donated By**: Mojo Coworking \\ **Serial Number**: 60121174602 \\ **Make/Model**: CubeX Duo frame modified to use RAMPS 1.4 board \\ **Arrival Date**: August 2017 \\ **Manuals**: [[http://www.reprap.org/mediawiki/images/0/06/RAMPS_dossier.pdf|Ramps Assembly Guide]] [[http://solidutopia.com/marlin-firmware-user-guide-basic/|Marlin Firmware User Guide]]\\ [[http://reprap.org/wiki/G-code/|G-code]] [[https://www.repetier.com/|Repetier]] [[http://www.zyltech.com/extruder.html|Extruder]]\\ **Working Condition**: yes \\ **Contact**: Steve A. \\ ==== Overview ==== The frame is from a CubeX Duo (one of three donated by Mojo Coworking). The printer ran on proprietary hardware and software and was difficult and expensive to maintain, so we decided to convert it to an opensource machine. The hardware was replaced with an Arduino Mega and a RAMPS 1.4 board. The firmware is Marlin. We also replaced the extruder, hot-end, and z-axis endstop, and added a heated bed. The control software on the laptop is Repetier using Cura as the slicer. ==== Usage Instructions ==== - Power on the laptop and open Repetier_Host from the Desktop. - To turn on the 3D printer, flip the switch connection the black and green wires next to the power supply. - In the upper left corner of Repetier, click the arrow next to the Connect button and select the RepRap_Marlin machine. The button should change to a Disconnect button once connected. - Load an .stl file using the Load button. An image of your piece should appear in the 3D View tab. - On the right side of the screen, select the slicer tab. The slicer should be CuraEngine, the Print_Configuration should be Slower_Speeds, the Speed slider should be set to Slow, and the Filment Setting for Extruder 1 should be PLA. As ew use the printer and get other types of filament, some of these may change, but initially, these setting seem to give fairly good results. -
