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The RAMPS Kit Provided Contains 2 pin, 3 Pin and 4 Pin wires. These should be used as follows to ensure that they will plug into the board: 2 PIN WIRES: Should only be used with Thermistor circuits (Heat Sensing) plugged into T0 and T1 on the RAMPS board. 3 PIN WIRES: Should be used for end stops, although only two wires will be utilized. The remaining wire can be cut away and used elsewhere 4 PIN WIRES: Should be used for extending the stepper motors.
TEFLON/HEAT RESISTANT WIRE: Provided in hot end bag and heat bed bag should be used in proximity of heated beds and extruder nozzle. RED/BLACK ZIP CORD: Should be used to extend heated bed circuits and hot end heater (away from heat source).
Plug
Switch
Original wire sequence of RED,GREEN,YELLOW,BLUE is maintained and only one set of joins is required. Method 1 is confusing to some because of the difference in wire colors between the motor provided and the extender wires. If you struggle with this concept, perhaps the easiest way to get it right is to use method 2. That is , take the wires currently on the motor and cut all four midway between the plug and the motor. Then all you need to do is take a piece of the extender wire (or any wire) and attach it to the red lead on the motor. Then take the other end of the extender wire and attach it to the red lead on the plug that you just cut off. The color of the extender wire does not matter as long as red on the motor is connected to red on the old plug. Repeat the same for the other three wires, i.e. green to green, yellow to yellow, blue to blue etc. Method 2 Just extend the individual wires Use these connections
Plug
Plug
Original wire sequence of RED,GREEN,YELLOW,BLUE is maintained but two sets of joins are required.
2.
Connect the switch to the end stop holder using two 2.5mm x 20 mm bolts. The X and Z axis can be attached as pictured above. For the Y axis the switch should be
Meter Check
Attach Ohm meter across both wires. Resistance reading
Switch
should be infinity. Manually close the switch. Resistance reading should drop to
almost zero.
X AXIS
FRONT
3. Bolt on the end stops in the positions shown. Positions of the stops will be adjusted later.
Reversing +/- polarity or otherwise incorrectly connecting power can destroy your electronics and cause fire hazard.
Incorrectly inserting stepper drivers will destroy your electronics and cause a fire risk. Always make sure power and USB is disconnected when removing or adjusting stepper drivers. Always make sure to insert drivers in correct orientation and in the socket correctly.
Note: Kit electronics are provided in a pre-assembled kit . The following few pages dealing with assembly of the board have been left for reference. The kit contains ready made leads for
The color code of stepper motor coil connections tends to change between suppliers and does not always agree with the convention of the electronics kit. When connecting 4 pin wires from the electronics kit to the stepper motors the same order of wires on the motor plug should be repeated on the kit extender wire. Color has no significance.
Kit Comes Pre-assembled. This is for information only. You do not need to separate the Arduino from the shield board.
Pololu Shield
4. Place the Pololu Shield on top of the Mega and firmly but carefully press into place. Ensure that all pins are located in their slots before applying pressure.
Install Extruder Stepper motor driver Extruder Stepper motor driver (see picture on next page)
5. Insert one of the stepper motor drivers. Note the Pot is oriented to the right away from the power end of the board. THIS IS IMPORTANT.
Pot
5. Insert the X, Y and Z stepper motor drivers. Note the Pot is oriented to the right away from the power end of the board. THIS IS IMPORTANT.
Pot
6. Place the RAMPS board on the tray in preparation for running wires. Do not bolt down yet as it is easier to run wires if the board can be moved.
Note: Bed heater is a resistance and not sensitive to polarity Resistance Should be between 50 and 150 K Ohm
The 12 X 12 XL comes with two power packs and two bed heaters. Only one bed heater should be wired to the D8 output on the board. The other bed heater should be wired directly to the second power supply and is used as a temperature booster. It should be permanently on when high temperatures are needed and the heater wired through D8 will thermostatically control the temperature.
WIRING BOTH BED HEATERS THROUGH D8 WILL OVERLOAD AND DAMAGE THE BOARD
DANGER !
YOU ARE ABOUT TO ASSEMBLE CONNECTIONS WHICH CARRY A LETHAL VOLTAGE OF ELECTRICITY. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE SUITABLE TRAINING YOU SHOULD SEEK THE ASSISTANCE OF A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
NEVER OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT UNNATENDED ALWAYS HAVE A SUITABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO HAND PLACE SMOKE DETECTOR IN PROXIMITY TO WORKING EQUIPMENT NEVER LET CHILDREN OPERATE WITHOUT ADEQUATE SUPERVISION NEVER OPERATE WITHOUT GROUNDING EQUIPMENT.
Power Supply
13. Set the power supply switch to the appropriate voltage for your country. For example the United States is 115 V . If you do not know what the mains voltage is for your country then return to step 12.
2 Pin BAD NO
14. Obtain the appropriate electrical plug for your country together with 2 to 3 m of 3 strand wire. That is wire which has a Live, Neutral and Ground capability. Use a three pin plug with a ground (earth) connection. THIS IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE THE POWER SUPPLY CASE IS METAL AND A COMPONENT FAILURE MAY MAKE THE CASE LIVE AND DEADLY WITHOUT A GROUND CONNECTION.
Power Supply
E N
AC Mains Voltage
DC 12 Volts (Positive )
DC 12 Volts (Negative )
15. Connect wires securely to the tabs as indicated above. Never operate without the earth (ground) wire connected.
Safety cover up
Safety cover down 15. Before plugging in to the mains power make sure the cover is located in the down position. The power unit should be placed in a position that is not accessible to children, household pets or persons not knowledgeable in its operation. When not in use the unit should be unplugged from the mains power.
Establish a Strict Color Protocol for Wires ! Direct Current (DC) Positive (+) = RED WIRE Direct Current (DC) Negative (+) = BLACK WIRE
(-)
(+)
16. The fan is necessary to cool the stepper motor drivers and can be fixed to the temporary fan mount using a small drop of super glue or Kapton Tape.
Fan
Extruder
X Driver
Y Driver
Reference
http://www.reprap.org/wiki/Sdramps
Reference
SD Ramps Card: Permits printing without computer attached:
http://www.reprap.org/wiki/Sdramps
Ramps Board :
http://reprap.org/wiki/RAMPS_1.4