I like to ask you all for a little help in getting my machine working properly. I bought a (very) used botmill glider, repaired/modified the mechaincs to working, now I need to update the frimware in the Gen6 board. It has the original 5D, and though I can run the machine, it is not accurate. I do not have the original configuration files that are in it, nor do I know if any changes were made to it.
I'm going to install Marlin in it, and what I need is a configuration.h and configuration.adv.h files that are "in the ballpark" for this machine, to keep me from spending days getting the machine back to operation. I mean, why re-invent the wheel each time.... I'd rather rely on experience.
After reading many posts on here, I feel sure someone has gone thru this and may have a file(s) to get me started, and hopefully willing to post them here, so any other noobs making a similar transition have guidance.
My machine specs are:
Envelope: x:187, y:200, z:115
Electronics: Gen6 (original) electronics (no heated bed/thermistor capabilities) 1/8 stepping ratio
Motors: 1.8 degree, 2.5A steppers
Z-axis: M8 threaded rods w/ 21 tooth gears on them connected by T5 belt with 8 tooth gear on stepper
Y-axis: T5 belt on 8 tooth gear
X-axis: T5 belt on 8 tooth gear
Opto End stops
Wade's Extruder 39/11 gear ratio, 3mm filament
Hot End: .35 dia, 100K thermistor, ?? resistor
and ... if anyone has a clear set of step-by-step instructions to install the firmware that would be greatly appreciated as well, for although I am very proficient at mechanical design, somewhat proficient at software (mostly scripts), messing with firmware scares the crap out of me!
It's curious this site doesn't have a repository of sample files, instructions, and such. It would easly cut down on all the noob questions, like this post... I realize part files would be too large and are over on thingverse, but other associated files like these configs, and configs/scenarios for the slicing programs, etc would be extremely helpful.
Thanks a bunch,
T.
ps: posted this in general forum as well.....
in beautiful southern, Maryland...
