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PID Tune your 3D Printer with Marlin Firmware

by 3DAddict / May 28, 2018

PID Tune to your hotend will result in better quality prints so it’s worth the time to learn how to do it. It’s not that hard at all. If you haven’t installed the Marlin Firmware on your 3D Printers Mainboard or don’t know what Marlin is check out my article; Beginner Guide to Marlin 1.1 3D Printer Firmware before trying this tutorial. What is PID Tuning Well, in short PID Tuning ensures your HotEnd or Heated Bed stays at your desired temperature…

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8 Bit 3D Printer Board Comparison

by 3DAddict / April 15, 2018

8 Bit 3D Printer Boards are becoming a thing of the past but there are some new and affordable options to choose from. These 8 bit 3D Printer controllers can still operate basic Cartesian machines with no problems. Here we will name a few but not all as some are discontinued, obsolete or are legacy models. Here is a brief overview comparison of 3D Printer Controller Boards we have used over the years. RAMPS 1.4 / 1.5 / 1.6 By time…

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MKS SBASE V1.3 32bit 3D Printer MainBoard Controller

by 3DAddict / March 15, 2018

MKS SBASE is made by Makerbase a.k.a MKS (Makerbase), a Chinese manufacturer of 3D Printer controller boards also know as a mainboard that can run Marlin, Repetier and other firmware. MKS SBASE V1.3 Overview This is a 32-bit control board for your 3d printer with an ARM-Cortex M3 LPC1768 micro controller. It supports 12V-24V DC input. Buy this board on Amazon for only $60.99! Here is the pinout configuration from the MKS SBASE github page; MKS SBASE 1.3 OnBoard Stepper Drivers Its five motor outputs…

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MKS Gen V1.4 3D Printer MainBoard Controller

by 3DAddict / December 14, 2017

MKS Gen V1.4 is made by a Chinese manufacturer Makerbase. MKS (Makerbase) are manufacturers of 3D Printer controller board also know as mainboards that run Marlin, Repetier and other firmware. MKS Gen V1.4 Overview This is an 8-bit control board for your 3d printer with an Atmel Mega 2560 micro controller. Buy this board on Amazon for only $34.59! This board was designed from the RAMPS 1.4 Schematic so many of the pins are the same when configuring your Firmware of choice. MKS Gen Stepper…

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ANET Mainboard 3D Printer Controller and why it rocks

by 3DAddict / July 17, 2017

Anet 3D Printers are quickly becoming a popular choice for 3D Printers. These 3D printers come in various kits that require extensive assembly and feature an acrylic cut frame. These printers are great for beginners and hobbyist with a build volume of 220x220x240mm. The manufacturer is continually upgrading their models as I am now seeing ones with Autobed leveling and Mold Injected Parts. So, what so special about the ANET controller board? We’ll a couple years ago nothing. The board…

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3D Printer Wiring, Connectors and Terminals

by 3DAddict / July 13, 2017

3D Printer Wiring is one of the most important parts of a 3d printer build. If your looking to build your own 3D Printer, you’ve come to the right place. Building your own 3D Printer Wiring harnesses can be a challenge for some. In this article, I will give some examples and explain some of the most common connectors and wire gauges used to build 3D Printers. 3D Printer Wiring and Gauges Stranded wiring One of the most important things…

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