Makerbot 3D打印机装配教程 9.Update the Firmware

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Save yourself some time

Before the electronics are installed inside the base of the Thingomatic, first upload the latest version of the firmware to your boards. This step will also serve as an electronics power-on test.

Get the ReplicatorG Software

You’ll be using the built-in firmware uploader in ReplicatorG to update the firmware on the boards. Once you have ReplicatorG installed, can upgrade to the latest version.

New! Install drivers for Arduino Mega 2560

If you’re received a new Arduino Mega2560, the drivers unfortunately do not install automatically the way they usually did for the Arduino Mega 1280.

Take a quick look at your board — it will say “2560″ on both sides, and the back has some cool-looking white decoration on it. If that’s what you’ve got, don’t fear — you’ve already downloaded the drivers with ReplicatorG. They’re found in the “drivers” folder within the distribution.

Install these like any other driver. On Windows, you can follow the prompts the first time you plug in the Arduino board, or go to your device manager and find the Arduino there (look for a big yellow exclamation point.) Installation will be a bit different on Mac, but you should still have the drivers waiting for you in your ReplicatorG download. We trust you Linux types to figure this out on your own.

Install the Firmware on the MakerBot MotherboardPrepare the MakerBot Motherboard

Disconnect any other USB serial devices your computer’s USB ports. Next, attach the Thingomatic Arduino MEGA to your computer with the USB cable. If you have already created the MakerBot Motherboard v2.4 Stack which locks the Arduino MEGA to the bottom of the MakerBot Motherboard PCB, then you will use the MakerBot Motherboard v2.4 reset button instead of the one on the Arduino MEGA when the directions call for this action. Otherwise the directions for both route are identical.

Installing the firmwareStart ReplicatorG and Select “Machines > Update Firmware…” from the menu.

Select the board and version you’re updating.

Please note: that there is a new, separate set of firmware for the Gen4 Motherboard with Arduino 2560.  Most recent (late 2011 and after) should choose MakerBot Motherboard v2.4 with Arduino 2560.  Note that Motherboard revision 2.5 uses the same drivers.

Select the version of the firmware you’d like to upload.

This should ordinarily be the one with the highest number, which is the latest version.

Select the serial port that represents your Motherboard.

Your Motherboard will appear as a serial port on your computer. Usually this will be the last one listed. The names will vary from platform to platform.

If you’re not seeing a serial port that corresponds to the board you’re trying to flash, check your driver installation.  These drivers will be found within the ReplicatorG distribution, in the “Drivers” folder.  The Arduino 2560 has its own driver, and the older Arduino 1280 shares the same FTDI USB driver with the Extruder controller.

Upload The Firmware

This is the tricky step. Try to press the reset button at the same time as you click the upload button.

Be patient; it may take a minute or two to upload the firmware. If the upload succeeded, you should see a message indicating success. If you see a message indicating failure, try again! Getting the timing of the reset is important; it may take a few tries to get right.

Install the Firmware on the Extruder Controller

Note: This step is not necessary for any Thing-O-Matic shipped in 2012. The most recent version of the Extruder Controller comes loaded with the correct firmware.

Prepare the Extruder BoardDisconnect your MakerBot Motherboard from your computer’s USB port. Now, attach the Extruder Controller v3.6 to your computer with the USB cable. Once it’s plugged in, you should be ready to go.

Installing the firmwareStart ReplicatorG. and Select “Machines > Update Firmware…” from the menu.

Select the board and version you’re updating.

Select the version of the firmware you’d like to upload.

This should ordinarily be the one with the highest number, which is the latest version.

Select the serial port that represents your Extruder Controller.

Your Extruder Controller will appear as a serial port on your computer. Usually this will be the last one listed. The names will vary from platform to platform. Again if you’re not seeing a corresponding serial port, this usually indicates missing drivers.  The drivers for the EC will be found in the ReplicatorG distribution, in the “Drivers/FTDI USB Drivers” folder.

Click on the upload button.

You should not have to manually press the reset button on the Extruder Controller.

Be patient; it may take a minute or two to upload the firmware. When you’re done, you should see a message indicating success.

小K

买了一台DIY的打印机，没有想到没有驱动程序，真是被人坑了。不知楼知能否帮一下。不想被人吊着宰杀的感觉。

弘毅

小K 发表于 2013-4-29 17:05
买了一台DIY的打印机，没有想到没有驱动程序，真是被人坑了。不知楼知能否帮一下。不想被人吊着宰杀的感觉。 ...

驱动应该就是Arduino mega 2560的驱动，你下载一个Arduino的IDE，在driver目录中应该就有驱动了。