Generation 6 Electronics - Revision history

Admin: /* File Burning */

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File Burning

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	===File Burning===		===File Burning===
	Arduino IDE 1.Windows users need install driver before uploading. The board: Tools > Board > sanguino W/~~ATMEGA644P 16~~, as shown below.		Arduino IDE 1.Windows users need install driver before uploading. The board: Tools > Board > sanguino W/ATmega1284p 16mhz, as shown below.

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Software Setting

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	===Software Setting===		===Software Setting===
	Arduino IDE Installation 1.Windows will prompt that a new USB device, named FT232R USB　UART was found when connecting USB with generation to the PC. Then, windows will open the dialog box “found new hardware wizard”, check “no, not this time”, then click “next” to continue.		Arduino IDE Installation 1.Windows will prompt that a new USB device, named FT232R USB　UART was found when given power and connecting USB with generation to the PC. Then, windows will open the dialog box “found new hardware wizard”, check “no, not this time”, then click “next” to continue.

	[[File:Rumba 14.jpg]]		[[File:Rumba 14.jpg]]

Admin: /* FAQS */

2014-08-28T01:40:45Z

FAQS

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	* If one of your axes goes in the wrong direction toggle <tt>INVERT_X_DIR</tt> (substitute Y, Z as needed) by changing it from 1 to 0 (or back). Search for <tt>GRUB_PULLEYS</tt> to get the right set of defines.		* If one of your axes goes in the wrong direction toggle <tt>INVERT_X_DIR</tt> (substitute Y, Z as needed) by changing it from 1 to 0 (or back). Search for <tt>GRUB_PULLEYS</tt> to get the right set of defines.
	* If the scale of one of your axes is wrong adjust <tt>X_STEPS_PER_MM</tt> (or Y or Z). There are tutorials on this you can Google. If you are using 5/16" threaded rod in an SAE Mendel you will want <tt>Z_STEPS_PER_MM</tt> set to 1133.858. Remember that the Gen6 is hardwired for 1/8 microstepping.		* If the scale of one of your axes is wrong adjust <tt>X_STEPS_PER_MM</tt> (or Y or Z). There are tutorials on this you can Google. If you are using 5/16" threaded rod in an SAE Mendel you will want <tt>Z_STEPS_PER_MM</tt> set to 1133.858. Remember that the Gen6 is hardwired for 1/8 microstepping.
	* If you are getting a wildly wrong flow rate from your extruder adjust <tt>E0_STEPS_PER_MM</tt>. The comments near the define describe setting it based on how much plastic comes ''out'' of the nozzle. If you are using Skeinforge 40 you will need to instead set it based on how much filament goes ''in'' to the extruder. See "[[Volumetric_Dimension_settings\|Volumetric Dimension Settings]]" for more details.		* If you are getting a wildly wrong flow rate from your extruder adjust <tt>E0_STEPS_PER_MM</tt>. The comments near the define describe setting it based on how much plastic comes ''out'' of the nozzle. If you are using Skeinforge 40 you will need to instead set it based on how much filament goes ''in'' to the extruder. See "Volumetric_Dimension_settings\|Volumetric Dimension Settings" for more details.
	* If your extruder motor runs backwards there is no <tt>INVERT_E0_DIR</tt>. You can swap the stepper pairs in your connector (as with any axis) or you can modify <tt>extruder::setDirection</tt> near line 287 of <tt>extruder.h</tt>. Note again that there are ifdefs in that file so get the right instance of that function.		* If your extruder motor runs backwards there is no <tt>INVERT_E0_DIR</tt>. You can swap the stepper pairs in your connector (as with any axis) or you can modify <tt>extruder::setDirection</tt> near line 287 of <tt>extruder.h</tt>. Note again that there are ifdefs in that file so get the right instance of that function.

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Resources

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	==Resources==		==Resources==
			Compiling environment:

	Compiling environment: Arduino IDE http://www.geeetech.com/wiki/images/3/36/Arduino-1.0.5-r2-windows.zip		Arduino IDE http://www.geeetech.com/wiki/images/3/36/Arduino-1.0.5-r2-windows.zip

	Firmware: Marlin http://www.geeetech.com/wiki/images/3/39/Marlin-Marlin_v1.zip		Firmware: Marlin http://www.geeetech.com/wiki/images/3/39/Marlin-Marlin_v1.zip

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Power

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	===Power===		===Power===
	A modified [[PCPowerSupply\|PC Power supply]] will work fine. If you would prefer a power brick or 'wall wart' for the power supply 50W should be enough, but 60W is recommended.		A modified PCPowerSupply\|PC Power supply will work fine. If you would prefer a power brick or 'wall wart' for the power supply 50W should be enough, but 60W is recommended.

	The design uses a Euro-style plug and connector, so just strip the wire ends and screw them in place. The board has a + and - label on it, and it's a good idea to use a marker to draw a + and - on the connector plug as well. 0V should go in the - and the other wire in the +.		The design uses a Euro-style plug and connector, so just strip the wire ends and screw them in place. The board has a + and - label on it, and it's a good idea to use a marker to draw a + and - on the connector plug as well. 0V should go in the - and the other wire in the +.

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Introduction

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	Another major difference with other Gen6 electronics is that they use [http://www.ti.com/product/drv8811 Texas Instruments DRV8811] chips to drive the stepper motors. This means they require firmware modifications from the normal [[Polulu]]-based electronics which use [http://www.allegromicro.com/en/Products/Part_Numbers/4983/ Allegro A4983] chips.		Another major difference with other Gen6 electronics is that they use [http://www.ti.com/product/drv8811 Texas Instruments DRV8811] chips to drive the stepper motors. This means they require firmware modifications from the normal Polulu-based electronics which use [http://www.allegromicro.com/en/Products/Part_Numbers/4983/ Allegro A4983] chips.

	===Benefits of this Design===		===Benefits of this Design===

Admin: /* Were to get */

2014-08-28T01:37:03Z

Were to get

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	==Were to get==		==Were to get==

	~~here~~ you can ~~buy~~ one [http://www.geeetech.com/generation-6-electronics-gen6-p-677.html Generation 6 Electronics]		Here you can get one [http://www.geeetech.com/generation-6-electronics-gen6-p-677.html Generation 6 Electronics]

Admin: /* How to buy */

2014-08-28T01:36:40Z

How to buy

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	[[File:Gu.pdf]]		[[File:Gu.pdf]]

	==~~How~~ to ~~buy~~==		==Were to get==

	~~Click~~ here to buy [http://www.geeetech.com/generation-6-electronics-gen6-p-677.html Generation 6 Electronics]		here you can buy one [http://www.geeetech.com/generation-6-electronics-gen6-p-677.html Generation 6 Electronics]

Admin: /* Resources */

2014-08-28T01:35:42Z

Resources

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	==Resources==		==Resources==
	~~[[File:Gu.pdf]]~~

	~~firmware：[[File:Gen6_firmware.zip]] '''BAUDRATE 115200'''~~

	~~Software：[[File~~:~~arduino~~-1.0.1.zip]]		Compiling environment: Arduino IDE http://www.geeetech.com/wiki/images/3/36/Arduino-1.0.5-r2-windows.zip

			Firmware: Marlin http://www.geeetech.com/wiki/images/3/39/Marlin-Marlin_v1.zip

			Pc software:

			printrun http://www.geeetech.com/wiki/images/e/e1/Printrun-Win-Slic3r-10Mar2014.zip

			Repetier-Host http://www.geeetech.com/wiki/images/3/36/SetupRepetierHost_1_00.zip

			Generation 6 driver： http://www.geeetech.com/wiki/index.php/Sanguinololu#FAQS

			[[File:Gu.pdf]]

	==How to buy==		==How to buy==

	Click here to buy [http://www.geeetech.com/generation-6-electronics-gen6-p-677.html Generation 6 Electronics]		Click here to buy [http://www.geeetech.com/generation-6-electronics-gen6-p-677.html Generation 6 Electronics]

Admin: /* FAQS */

2014-08-28T01:32:56Z

FAQS

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	2. Potential Hardware Fixes		2. Potential Hardware Fixes

	There have been a couple of instances of dirty 5v power causing instability with the ftdi and atmega chips. If this affects you, a 1n 0805 cap soldered across R12 might help. See http://www.mendel-parts.com/new_forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=381 for details. ~~--[[User:Pelrun\|Pelrun]] 17:53, 5 July 2011 (UTC)~~		There have been a couple of instances of dirty 5v power causing instability with the ftdi and atmega chips. If this affects you, a 1n 0805 cap soldered across R12 might help. See http://www.mendel-parts.com/new_forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=381 for details.

	I wasn't having this problem, but did solder a 1nF ceramic cap across R12, and it reduced the amount of audible noise the stepper drivers made, and limited ranges of stepper actuation the noise would occur at. Meaning if I hit 0.1mm on my X and Y in pronterface, each operating point would make noise, whereas now, only some do. This mod also improved my thermistor readings, which previously would vary 20-30C, but are now pretty much dead stable. --[[User:Thav\|Thav]] 00:46, 27 January 2012 (UTC)

			I wasn't having this problem, but did solder a 1nF ceramic cap across R12, and it reduced the amount of audible noise the stepper drivers made, and limited ranges of stepper actuation the noise would occur at. Meaning if I hit 0.1mm on my X and Y in pronterface, each operating point would make noise, whereas now, only some do. This mod also improved my thermistor readings, which previously would vary 20-30C, but are now pretty much dead stable.

	3. The LED doesn’t light when connected to USB and 5v external power supply.		3. The LED doesn’t light when connected to USB and 5v external power supply.