EinsyRambo
Release status: Working
Description | 3D Printer controller with TMC2130 stepper drivers.
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RAMBo Pages: RAMBo .:. RAMBo v1.0-1.1 .:. RAMBo v1.2 .:. RAMBo Firmware .:. RAMBo Development .:. MiniRambo .:. MiniRambo Development .:. EinsyRambo .:. EinsyRambo Development
Contents
Summary
This board is based off MiniRambo, the Arduino MEGA design, and the work of RepRap community. It has 4 Trinamic TMC2130 stepper drivers and 4 mosfet switched outputs.
Differences from MiniRambo
- 4 tmc2130 1/256 microstepping drivers vs. 4 a4982 1/16 microstepping drivers
- Sensorless homing vs. No sensorless homing (Requires advanced tuning)
- 2 mechanical endstop inputs (2pin) + ZProbe (4pin) vs. 6 optical endstop inputs
- SPI control of motor current vs. PWM control of stepper current
- FANS are powered by 5 Volt rail and have tachometer feedback using a 3pin connector vs. 12-24V powered with no feedback.
- Max motor current per driver is RMS 940mAh vs. RMS 1.4A
Powering
Power must be connected to the Primary Power input for the board to operate. The USB connection is isolated from the rest of the board and cannot be a power source.
Features
Logic
- Arduino MEGA compatible Atmega2560 and Atmega32u2 processors are compatible with all RAMPS class firmware
- Crystals for both usb and mcu (timing accurate to 10ppm)
- 3 Thermistor jacks + 4th Thermistor circuit on ZProbe.
Motor Drivers
- 4 Trinamic TMC2130 1/256th microstep motor drivers(2 connectors on Z for Prusa Mendel and other dual Z printer designs)
- SPI Control of stepper current instead of PWM.
- Microstep mode configured by MCU through firmware (SPI, no jumpers needed)
PWM DC outputs (Extruders, Fans, Etc.)
- 4 outputs (1 Extruder, 1 BED, 2 low power (fan,etc)
- Low resistance mosfets for cool running
- Indicator led for each channel
- FANS have 3pin fan connector.
- FANS have 5V instead of 12-24V power source.
- FAN connectors have tachometer feedback pin to the MCU to measure fan speed in capable firmware.
Power
- 2 power input rails
- Heated Bed, 15A 12-24V (15A dedicated fuse)
- Primary Power 10A 12-24V: Motors, Logic & Fans (5A dedicated fuse) + Extruder (5A dedicated fuse)
- Built in SMPS for 5V generation from the Motors, Logic & Fans rail
- Provides 5V power to FANS
PCB
- 6 layer
- 2oz copper on all layers
- High quality, High temperature FR4-TG130 PCB
- Gold ENIG finishing
Connectors
- 4-pin motor,zprobe plug - Molex 5057-9404
- 3-pin fan plug - Molex 5057-9403
- 2-pin thermistor, mech. endstop plug - Molex 5057-9402
Schematic
Fuses
There are 3 user replaceable ATO fuses (the type found in many automotives).
- F1 5A supplies the motors + logic & fans .
- F2 5A supplies the extruder heater.
- F3 15A supplies the heated bed output.
Firmware
Firmware Requirements
Just like Rambo ArduinoAddons need to be installed to make use of all the pins. Not installing ArduinoAddons can result in only partially working features. ArduinoAddons can be installed manually or by the new board manager third party url feature. Rambo_firmware#Arduino_1.6.4.2B_Board_Manager_Plugin
Install TMC2130Stepper Library:
- Select the menu Sketch -> Include Library -> Manage Libraries -> Search for TMC2130Stepper -> Click Install.
MarlinFirmware
- Branch: bugfix-1.1.x
- https://github.com/MarlinFirmware/Marlin/tree/bugfix-1.1.x
- In Configuration.h: Set MOTHERBOARD to BOARD_EINSY_RAMBO
- In Configuration_adv.h: Enable and configure the TMC2130 settings
Marlin fork
https://github.com/ultimachine/Marlin/tree/marlin-1.1.5-einsy0.5c
USB Driver
Windows 10, Linux, Mac have built in CDC driver.
- Boards sourced from UltiMachine can reuse the same Windows CDC driver as the RAMBo USB driver.
- Boards sourced from Prusa3D use their driver.
RepRapDiscount Full Graphic Controller Smart Controller
http://reprap.org/wiki/RepRapDiscount_Full_Graphic_Smart_Controller
Install U8glib Library:
- Select the menu Sketch -> Include Library -> Manage Libraries -> Search for U8glib -> Click Install.
Settings for Configuration.h:
#define SDSUPPORT #define REPRAP_DISCOUNT_FULL_GRAPHIC_SMART_CONTROLLER #define ST7920_DELAY_1 DELAY_0_NOP #define ST7920_DELAY_2 DELAY_4_NOP #define ST7920_DELAY_3 DELAY_0_NOP
If the P1 port is connected correctly to EXP1 on the LCD then the backlight should be on. If it is not on then the LCD controller is not getting power. The connection is most likely reversed.
BLTouch example
In this example the PWM signal we need is on the ZMIN pin. It is repurposed to deploy the BLTouch. The YMIN port is remapped to serve as a Z Min endstop.
Configuration.h settings:
#define Z_MIN_PROBE_USES_Z_MIN_ENDSTOP_PIN #define Z_ENDSTOP_SERVO_NR 0 // Defaults to SERVO 0 connector. #define Z_SERVO_ANGLES {10,90} // Z Servo Deploy and Stow angles #define NUM_SERVOS 1
Remap pins_EINSYRAMBO.h
#define SERVO0_PIN 10 #define Z_MIN_PIN 11 //Y-MIN on board.
Changelog
1.1a Revision Summary
- Added 2Mb serial flash
- Added voltage translators for serial flash
- Added tri-state buffer to block 3.3V MISO on the SD Card from the 5V MISO bus
- Added barrel-relief to bottom side of thermal vias for TMC2130, FETs and SMPS
- Added 3.3V LDO for serial flash
Troubleshooting
This is a generic troubleshooting guide. These steps may vary depending on manufacturer configuration. Contact your supplier if these steps do not help.
- Cannot connect with 3D printing control software
- Is the power indicator LED on?
- Is correct driver installed? USB Driver
- Is there firmware installed on your Mini-Rambo? Firmware
- All Heater and Fan LEDs stay lit when board is powered.
- Check that the power source is not plugged into the Heater outputs.