Re: 24v switch question (7 switch, two power supplies)
It's Marlin I'm using, so I'll give that a go and see what happens :) I'll check the resistor too. I might pick up another 12v anyway as I'll be needing one eventually for printer 2 (unless ... ) and...
View ArticleNew soldering iron, questions
Bought a new soldering iron as my old one died a month ago. It's a soldering station with a little display. First, omg it warms up fast. I thought it was broken or I was reading it wrong, but 0-300...
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... 300-350degC for solder containing lead, until 400 for lead-free ones -- depends on the wire diameter and 'thermal mass' of the pads ...
View ArticleRe: New soldering iron, questions
I use 300 to 320 for leaded solder, and a little higher (but no more than 350) for unleaded.
View ArticleRe: RAMPS for Due!
I just wanted to bump this thread. It seems like someone is paying attention. The Chinese have already modified the ramps for due action. I wonder if it will works properly. Here is a link...
View Articleamps, volts and mains switches
I'm sure I should know this, but it turns out I don't. I'm looking online for a new switch to fit in the mains cable of my printer power supply. I use the nice LED lighting ones. I vaguely remember...
View ArticleRe: amps, volts and mains switches
Unless you have an industrial connection to the power grid, your connection maxes out at 16 amps anyways and most mains switches allow these 16 A. That said, 12 V * 30 A / 0.8 (PSU efficiency) = 450...
View ArticleRe: RAMPS for Due!
Hi again, I like to test Bobc `s RAMPS-FD. With the cool securityfeatures (thank you Cefiar) and maybe an EEPROM on board (I have heared that it is an EEPROM now on the newer RAMPS-FD, right ?). That...
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I'm documenting the whole heated bed build. It's a but like robert's bed but built by an idiot, so I'm trying to ensure the last picture isn't of the house on fire :)
View Articlefritzing to altium convert help!
hi every body is there any way to convert fritzing pcd or chematic files to altium??? can any body help me?????
View ArticleRe: RAMPS for Due!
Angelo. Sei Italiano? In either case, I agree there seems to be no documentation for the ramps for due from that supplier. I know some have modified the normal ramps for DUE, but they show no pictures...
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Quoteangelo @dc42 Duett, ... Also I am a friend, that I like to give the electronic 12 Volt and the Heatbed + Stepperdrivers (1/128) 24 Volt. (So it is possible for no extra cooling fan for Electronic...
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Quotedc42Do you think 1/128 microstepping offers any significant advantages over 1/16? From what I have seen on videos, its more about smoothness of movement than resolution. With 128th your basically...
View ArticleRe: RAMPS for Due!
@Dc42, Thank you for your infos. By the way, is this a serious question? "Do you think 1/128 microstepping offers any significant advantages over 1/16?" (I hope your question is serious and not meant...
View Articlecan my megatronics board be fixed
I accidentally opposed the polarity of my Megatronics board. Now it can only be powered by USB. When I connect the power supply nothing happens. Can this be fixed..has anybody been through something...
View ArticleHeat bed turning on once connected to host software
I have been finishing up converting a 3DStuffMaker Evolution to something of my own design. I swapped over to a Printrboard and added a heat bed. I have been using my own Marlin firmware for awhile,...
View ArticleIan's Robert's heated bed
So I'm building a custom heated bed, loosely following the instructions for Robert's heated bed. I have some questions. I cautiously connected everything up for the first time, there were no big...
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