2011-11-05 13:19:57 +00:00
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This RepRap firmware is a mashup between Sprinter, grbl and many original parts.
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(https://github.com/kliment/Sprinter)
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(https://github.com/simen/grbl/tree)
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Derived from Sprinter and Grbl by Erik van der Zalm.
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Sprinters lead developers are Kliment and caru.
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Grbls lead developer is Simen Svale Skogsrud.
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It has been adapted to the Ultimaker Printer by:
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Bernhard Kubicek, Matthijs Keuper, Bradley Feldman, and others...
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Features:
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- Interrupt based movement with real linear acceleration
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- High steprate
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- Look ahead (Keep the speed high when possible. High cornering speed)
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- Interrupt based temperature protection
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- preliminary support for Matthew Roberts advance algorithm
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For more info see: http://reprap.org/pipermail/reprap-dev/2011-May/003323.html
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- Full endstop support
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- Simple LCD support (16x2)
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- SD Card support
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- Provisions for Bernhard Kubicek's new hardware control console and 20x4 lcd
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This firmware is optimized for Ultimaker's gen6 electronics (including the Ultimaker 1.5.x daughterboard and Arduino Mega 2560).
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The default baudrate is 115200.
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Configuring and compilation
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Install the latest arduino software IDE/toolset (currently 0022)
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http://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software
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Install Ultimaker's RepG 25 build
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http://software.ultimaker.com
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(or alternatively install Kliment's printrun/pronterface https://github.com/kliment/Printrun_)
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Copy the Ultimaker Marlin firmware
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https:/github.com/bkubicek/Marlin
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(Use the download button)
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Start the arduino IDE.
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Select Tools -> Board -> Arduino Mega 2560
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Select the correct serial port in Tools ->Serial Port
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Open Marlin.pde
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Click the Verify/Compile button
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Click the Upload button
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If all goes well the firmware is uploading
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Start Ultimaker's Custom RepG 25
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Make sure Show Experimental Profiles is enabled in Preferences
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Select Sprinter as the Driver
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Press the Connect button.
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KNOWN ISSUES: RepG will display: Unknown: marlin x.y.z
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That's ok. Enjoy Silky Smooth Printing.
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