I have finally completed the build of a 80/20 framed Prusa i3 with an upgraded build platform 300 x 300 x 300. I used a Megatronics v2.0 board, 12v and 24v power supplies. I would like to point out this has been my first sojourn into 3d printing with very little background electronics knowledge. Looking for suggestions for improving the original design specs. at this stage I plan to keep the Megatronics v2.0, but all else if open for suggestions. 1. What firmware, latest Marlin version has been uploaded? 2. Control software, I have been using Fusion 360 CAD, would Meshmixer be suitable?? 3. Do I need additional slicing software? 4. Open to all suggestions. Thank you all for your input in advance. https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?177,871014,871014#msg-871014 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:34:08 -0400 Phorum 5.2.23 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?177,871014,872810#msg-872810 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?177,871014,872810#msg-872810 MechaBits Extruded Aluminum Frames Thu, 21 May 2020 07:44:43 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?177,871014,872733#msg-872733 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?177,871014,872733#msg-872733 Could you link me to the drawing you used?]]> mac-7 Extruded Aluminum Frames Tue, 19 May 2020 15:15:48 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?177,871014,871350#msg-871350 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?177,871014,871350#msg-871350 MechaBits Extruded Aluminum Frames Thu, 23 Apr 2020 06:19:27 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?177,871014,871229#msg-871229 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?177,871014,871229#msg-871229 MechaBits Extruded Aluminum Frames Tue, 21 Apr 2020 03:16:58 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?177,871014,871227#msg-871227 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?177,871014,871227#msg-871227
Photo of completed printer attached....

All parts were purchased 6 years ago, steppers are Nema17, 1.8deg.
Marlin is uploaded on Megatronics v2.0.

With a lack of electronics background I am find it hard to find any information at my level, how to configure, connect etc... I don't expect anyone to go into too much detail as I am happy to learn but can't seem to find a starting point.

Thanks for putting up with a newbie.... look forward to getting it al going...]]> wamaker Extruded Aluminum Frames Tue, 21 Apr 2020 02:36:02 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?177,871014,871145#msg-871145 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?177,871014,871145#msg-871145
[www.klipper3d.org]

'Most' people who try it out notice an immediate improvement in their print quality. This is anecdotal, but I also noticed an improvement when I switched to it over a year ago. It does require a SBC like a Raspberry Pi though so not an entirely free upgrade unless you already have one sitting around.

Fusion360 is good. I use OnShape it is also good.

Slicer is usually a personal choice. I'm a big fan of Cura although there are several quality slicers to choose from. Slic3r, Kisslicer, S3D etc.

What stepper drivers do you have installed in your megatronics?
Which stepper motors are you using? 1.8deg or 0.9deg?]]> obelisk79 Extruded Aluminum Frames Mon, 20 Apr 2020 09:50:06 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?177,871014,871138#msg-871138 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?177,871014,871138#msg-871138 MechaBits Extruded Aluminum Frames Mon, 20 Apr 2020 09:22:01 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?177,871014,871051#msg-871051 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?177,871014,871051#msg-871051
All parts for this project was purchased 6 years ago, so hardware, software and firmware would all be candidates for up grade.

My first priority would be just to get it going, but I am sure firmware and software has come a long way in 6 years.]]> wamaker Extruded Aluminum Frames Sat, 18 Apr 2020 21:27:08 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?177,871014,871023#msg-871023 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?177,871014,871023#msg-871023
Post in the correct section. (hint: there is Prusa in the title)
Read the various topics related to it.
There are also Marlin and slicers dedicated section.]]> MKSA Extruded Aluminum Frames Sat, 18 Apr 2020 07:41:44 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?177,871014,871020#msg-871020 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?177,871014,871020#msg-871020 MechaBits Extruded Aluminum Frames Sat, 18 Apr 2020 06:25:30 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?177,871014,871014#msg-871014 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?177,871014,871014#msg-871014
I would like to point out this has been my first sojourn into 3d printing with very little background electronics knowledge.

Looking for suggestions for improving the original design specs. at this stage I plan to keep the Megatronics v2.0, but all else if open for suggestions.

1. What firmware, latest Marlin version has been uploaded?
2. Control software, I have been using Fusion 360 CAD, would Meshmixer be suitable??
3. Do I need additional slicing software?
4. Open to all suggestions.

Thank you all for your input in advance.]]> wamaker Extruded Aluminum Frames Sat, 18 Apr 2020 02:22:41 -0400