Re: Adding On/Off Switch for Mains to RepRap
@crdu - He's NOT using an ATX PSU, as per his first message. @APuckNut - 10Amp is plenty. Note that this is for the mains side, not the DC side. You will probably find that 5Amp is more than suitable...
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Gen6 has the circuitry to turn an optical barrier into a digital signal deliverer on the main board. About all other electronics expect this to be on a small external PCB. This shows the required...
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So the smartest to for me is replace the opto"s for switches and use defaul ramps ?
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QuoteReplace So the smartest to for me is replace the opto"s for switches and use defaul ramps ? Yes thats the easiest way, i made a endstop holder some time ago exactly for that compact mechanical...
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@Cefiar Thank you. You have been most helpful. As has everyone else who has responded. Yes I want this for the AC side. Thanks again. [SOLVED]
View ArticleRe: Adding On/Off Switch for Mains to RepRap
QuoteCefiar @crdu - He's NOT using an ATX PSU, as per his first message. QuoteDoh. I read that as he was using an OEM ATX PSU.
View ArticleRe: Question about 3d printer electronics, power supply
I think you're asking for problems using two power supplies without isolating the 2nd one via a relay of some sorts.
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Quotecdru I think you're asking for problems using two power supplies without isolating the 2nd one via a relay of some sorts. The heated bed runs on a completely separate circuit than everything...
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It depends on the optical sensors you use. If you use just the optical sensor, that's a bit trickier, but to use something like this: [www.ebay.com] You can almost just plug them right in and work....
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Actually RAMPS ties the grounds of both heatbed and main electronics inputs together, which is NOT ALWAYS 100% guaranteed to be safe or prudent. If you're running two PSU's, always check there is no...
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QuoteChri QuoteReplace So the smartest to for me is replace the opto"s for switches and use defaul ramps ? Yes thats the easiest way, i made a endstop holder some time ago exactly for that compact...
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Re: Opto rewiring... Help needed
x and y are mounted on the rail where only one linearbearing is and are triggered by them. Z was done with a reprap optoendstop 2.1 kit Here you can see all three endstops: orcav4038445.jpg on the...
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Thanks for the intel. I just ordered some 3-wire opto's for the modification to Ramps. So I can replace all 3 of them. Nice Gesture , the countersunk bolts. I might consider that in the future. If you...
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I also have a reworked version of the y-clamp ;) the problem is that camiel sold most of the printer with PLA parts, they will become soft for sure, therefor we always bought the kits special with ABS...
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So.. who is the WE ? I looked at your blog. You definitely have a hobby :-) I am waiting for my 2nd kit now (Rostock Mini pro), so I have something to do while rebuilding my Orca , but that is nothing...
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hehe "WE" is me and some friends i made addicted to orca`s :D If camiel would own the company still i also would maybe build again a orca, thats just the best printer for the price i built them :( :)...
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I did like the Orca too. I built mine ina workshop hosted by Camiel. However, I have been forced to some modifications to improve, A glass platform with kapton makes things easy The hobbed shaft...
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flex material is very tricky, you have to use only very little of presure from the idler to the filament, otherwise the filament will be caught by the hobbet shaft/drive/bolt or whatever is used. also...
View ArticleRe: RADDS RepRap Arduino-Due Driver Shield (32bit)
Quoteelectronlove I am quite interested in a 32 bit solution for 3D printing. On the website, two RADDS boards are listed, RADDS Shield v1.1 - ohneSupport and InstallationsSupport. What is the exact...
View ArticleIs stepstick a drop in for pololu?
Hey guys, So I blew one of my pololu's because I'm an idiot and bought a stepstick to replace it because I wanted it fast. The one I bought is a stepstick A4988. Will I need to change anything for my...
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