backwards from normal LOL yup that's me. I'm learning a lot as I go, I got the end stops plugged in correctly thanks that was a big help.by Mar57 - New Zealand RepRap User Group
Hey Dust, you around , I am so close to being finished this build . Everything is finished now I know the wiring for my extruder looks kind of funky but it stays out of the way real nice. I need to work on the heat bed I have not tightened it down yet that's what I'm going to do next. my trouble: I have the mechanical end stops all wired up and ready to install but I am confused of exactlyby Mar57 - New Zealand RepRap User Group
Hello , here is an update on my prusa i3 3-D printer . It is all together except for the mechanical end stops which I will be installing this morning. I built a printer station 24"x 24" secured it to the wall then secured the printer to it with 8 zip ties . I needed to build a level and plumb station because my work room is not level way off. So this takes the guess work out of whether or not mby Mar57 - New Zealand RepRap User Group
Hey dust glad to see you , I have the end stops wired up but not connected because I didn't feel comfortable enough to hook them up here is how I have them wired . Blue wire (NC Leg) goes to S This is an update of how far I am with the build.by Mar57 - New Zealand RepRap User Group
thanks , I found this video that explained exactly what I needed I'll post it below for anyone else that ever might come along and need it.(see youtube below) What I did get done tonight- wired up 3 end stops , wired up the extruder hot end and hot end thermistor. Wired up the heat bed. Next to do ; install end stops, install thermistor and LED for heat bed, I will have to look at the wiring diby Mar57 - New Zealand RepRap User Group
question , I am looking at the wiring diagram for the heat bed and the extruder can these wires be hooked up if they are crossed over does it matter. I don't see the difference because power goes in and out the same as the thermistors. can you correct me if I'm wrong.by Mar57 - New Zealand RepRap User Group
Well I'm back I can't seem to find any directions of how to wire the power to my heatbed or thermistors, extruder or stop switches to my ramps 1.4. I thought I could get this work completed today but I can't access youtube where I have been finding a lot of information, because my bandwidth allotment is used up. Does anybody have any diagrams they can share with me. I don't want to risk makingby Mar57 - New Zealand RepRap User Group
Last night I finished wiring the extruder motor and neatly tucked the wires in the harness and wire tied everything safely in place. Next I need to Wire my heat bed, end stops and my extruder hot end which I am going to start working on these this morning. I may need some advice so you may hear from me again soon. thanks ttylby Mar57 - New Zealand RepRap User Group
I just finished wiring 4 out of 5 motors everything went together neatly and no problems. The only one I have left to wire is the extruder motor. The limit switch wiring and connecting the extruder hot end wires will have to wait until tomorrow, along with the arduino power wires.by Mar57 - New Zealand RepRap User Group
I am making progress now on my PRUSA i3 , my power supply is hooked up to my ramps 1.4 board . My wires and connectors arrived today and I have my Y axis motor wired , I am getting ready to wire the 4 and 5 motors together for my Z axis. Here is a picture of where I left off last night.by Mar57 - New Zealand RepRap User Group
mikep-nz [ PM ] Re: Hello glad to be here,Questions about Prusa i3 single-plate "vanilla" Plastics January 04, 2014 01:54AM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 62 Thanks for the info especially the series diagram for motors 4 and 5 I'll let you know about the connectors, thanks again Hi Mar57, I have a couple of options for you. You can buy the 4 way DuPont 0.1" connectors from me or you can buby Mar57 - New Zealand RepRap User Group
I have the wires grouped in pairs so each motor will be wired the same to each separate driver and 2 motors will go to one driver. I have done this on a CNC router, before but it was about 4 years ago, it was pretty easy with your help thanks. I'm looking for 4 pin header connectors for my ramps 1.4 and thought they would be easier to find, with out going the China route.by Mar57 - New Zealand RepRap User Group
thanks dust, yes I have 4 of the pololu drivers they are next on my list, just double checking to make sure I install everything correctly . The motors are sensibly wired the white and black are the center taps so I need to test left to right 1,3-4,6 next question what should they correspond with? I'll post another picture labeling the wire current for each wire. thank youby Mar57 - New Zealand RepRap User Group
As you can see I didn't go with the wood frame.. Here are some pictures of how far I have come on my Prusa i3 full size vanilla single plate 3D printer Question 1 can anyone help me with the stepper motor wiring ? I just would like help deciphering the color coded wires of these particular stepper motors ,by Mar57 - New Zealand RepRap User Group
I was reading over the posts in this thread and I am a little surprised with the info. because I was under the impression I could use a power supply from an older HP tower that I rewired so it supplys 2 ground wires and 2 - 24v wire to the ramps 4.1 control board it puts out a constant 24v I also did this with another power supply for a CNC router. I am a little ways away from finishing up, dby Mar57 - General Mendel Topics
Thank you Dust this is exactly what I was looking for . I am off to get my wood materials .by Mar57 - New Zealand RepRap User Group
Hello Zerker, The link is very good that you posted. But it doesn't show a working drawing of the box frame. I have watched a video on youtube and I see what the sides and top look like but I'm unclear about the bottom plate if it is raised up or sits flat on the work table. Any chance of pointing me in the direction of a working drawing of the box frame? thanks, Mar57by Mar57 - New Zealand RepRap User Group
thank you this helps I will use 3/4 " stock birch ply. I am very thrilled with your reply. awesomeby Mar57 - New Zealand RepRap User Group
I am brand new here and need help I started compiling parts for my Reprap 3D printer Prusa i3 single-plate "vanilla" I have always been handy with wood or plywood as this case may be. I'm over here in the USA and I am trying to find the dimensions that I will need for my wood materials. Can't seem to find where they will state the dimensions . I have found pictures and videos of the frame butby Mar57 - New Zealand RepRap User Group