{"id":1336,"date":"2014-04-23T22:00:18","date_gmt":"2014-04-23T22:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/?page_id=1336"},"modified":"2020-03-05T12:00:50","modified_gmt":"2020-03-05T18:00:50","slug":"ultimaker-1-implementation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jtechphotonics.com\/?page_id=1336","title":{"rendered":"Ultimaker 1 & 2 Upgrade"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Ultimaker\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Reliable Ultimaker 1 & 2 Laser Upgrade Implementation<\/h2>\n

Ultimaker is a very popular open source printer, with a large print platform and great accuracy, it makes for an even better laser engraver!\u00a0 These are the details on how to upgrade the Ultimaker printer to become a cool laser engraver with any of the laser upgrade kits.<\/p>\n

This is the basic integration of the electronics to get the laser driver controlled by the Ultimaker with commands in G Code.\u00a0 Of course, you will need to print out a mechanical mount for the laser as well. The dimensions and solid models are located in the\u00a0documents section of the website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Ultimaker 1 we are looking at to upgrade has the V1.5.7 version of the electronics board located here:\u00a0\u00a0 http:\/\/reprap.org\/wiki\/Ultimaker%27s_v1.5.7_PCB<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0using the Marlin version of the firmware located here: https:\/\/github.com\/Ultimaker\/Ultimaker2Marlin\/tree\/master\/Marlin<\/a><\/p>\n

The Ultimaker 2 has a version 2.1.1 of the electronics board and the files are available at GitHub via open source here: \u00a0Main%20Board%20V2.1.1.pdf<\/a>\u00a0 It will also use the Marlin version of the firmware from above.<\/p>\n

So, let’s get started!\u00a0 There are two different ways to hook up the laser driver to the Ultimaker board.\u00a0 One uses the PWM output for the Fan and the other uses another PWM output for an LED.\u00a0 Either one will work, it just depends on which way you want to go.<\/p>\n

Upgrading Ultimaker 1<\/h2>\n

Method 1:\u00a0 Using the PWM output for the FAN for Ultimaker 1<\/h3>\n

If you are not already using this for an additional fan on your Ultimaker, then this might be the easiest way to go for you.\u00a0 The fan control on the Ultimaker Board is pin 7.\u00a0 On the board it is a standard Molex connector on the top middle of the board labeled “PWM”.\u00a0 If you don’t have a fan attached, simply connect the “+” to the laser input “+” and the “-” to the laser input “-“.\u00a0 You then control it in G Code with M106 SXXX command where XXX is a value between 0 and 255. \u00a0Then use M107 to turn the laser off.\u00a0 You can get the connector\u00a0here at the shop<\/a>\u00a0or find it on your own.<\/p>\n

Here are pictures of the board showing the FAN option location.<\/p>\n

\"Ultimaker<\/a><\/p>\n

\"UltimakerPCB1.5.4-prototype<\/a><\/p>\n

Method 2:\u00a0 Using the PWM output for the LED for Ultimaker 1<\/h3>\n

Ultimaker added a cool upgrade to be able to put an LED in the printer to be able to see better and just for a cool factor.\u00a0 The neat thing is that they also have a provision to control this output as well.<\/p>\n

Looking at the board, it is in EXP3, pin number 13.\u00a0 You can solder a wire to this pin for the “+” signal and then solder a wire to the “GND” pin next to it for the “-” signal for the laser control.\u00a0 You then control it in G Code with M42 P13 SXXX where XXX is a value between 0 and 255.\u00a0 Use M42 P13 S0 to turn the laser off.\u00a0 If you want to have the laser all the way on, then it is “M42 P13 S255”.\u00a0 For 50% power it is “M42 P13 S127” and so on.<\/p>\n

The pictures above also show the placement of P13on the left side of the board.\u00a0 Here are the details of the firmware showing this implementation:<\/p>\n

\"Ultimaker<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0Upgrading Ultimaker 2<\/h2>\n

Mechanical<\/h3>\n

Kudos to Wisar for sharing his mount he made for his J Tech laser on his Ultimaker 2! \u00a0It maximizes the print area and has a very good mount for the fan. \u00a0You can print it out at the thingiverse page right HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"ultimaker-2-j-tech-laser-mount\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Or you can download them here on our site:<\/p>\n

MOUNT WITH FAN STL<\/a><\/p>\n

FAN DUCT STL<\/a><\/p>\n

Electrical<\/h3>\n

You again have the same choice of which way you want to upgrade, either using the fan or the led output on the board. \u00a0The new 2.1.1 main Ultimaker board is even EASIER than the previous version. \u00a0Now they put in two nice Molex connectors so you don’t need to do any messy soldering to get to your signals! \u00a0You can get the connector\u00a0here at the shop<\/a>\u00a0or find it on your own. \u00a0To control the laser it is the same as the Ultimaker 1 version.<\/p>\n

Using Fan J14<\/strong>: \u00a0Control it in G Code with M106 SXXX command where XXX is a value between 0 and 255. \u00a0Then use M107 to turn the laser off.<\/p>\n

Using LED J15: C<\/strong>ontrol it in G Code with M42 P13 SXXX where XXX is a value between 0 and 255.\u00a0 Use M42 P13 S0 to turn the laser off.<\/p>\n

\"Laser<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Laser<\/a><\/p>\n

Using the FAN Connection firmware mod<\/h2>\n

When using some versions of firmware, there will be a “kickstart” for the fan that creates a burst of power in the beginning. \u00a0This will cause the laser to make a spike in the begining of the run and leave a dot in the material. \u00a0 To remove this feature, you need to do a quick modification of the firmware.<\/p>\n

From the Ultimaker users forum:<\/p>\n

In Configuration_adv.h look for this:<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\/\/ When first starting the main fan, run it at full speed for the<\/em>
\n\/\/ given number of milliseconds. \u00a0This gets the fan spinning reliably<\/em>
\n\/\/ before setting a PWM value. (Does not work with software PWM for fan on Sanguinololu)\u00a0<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

#define FAN_KICKSTART_TIME 200
\n#define FAN_KICKSTART_MINPWM 20<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Now, just set the time to 0 or minpwm to 255. \u00a0Change it to this:<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\/\/ When first starting the main fan, run it at full speed for the<\/em>
\n\/\/ given number of milliseconds. \u00a0This gets the fan spinning reliably<\/em>
\n\/\/ before setting a PWM value. (Does not work with software PWM for fan on Sanguinololu)\u00a0<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

#define FAN_KICKSTART_TIME\u00a00
\n#define FAN_KICKSTART_MINPWM 255<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This will remove the “flash” the laser will produce when using the fan output and everything will work correctly.<\/p>\n

Buy your laser upgrade kit now!<\/a><\/h1>\n

\"Highlight<\/a><\/h3>\n

Remember Safety First!<\/h3>\n

\"445nm<\/a><\/p>\n

We sell laser shielding to block laser radiation and reflections!<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0\"Laser<\/a><\/p>\n

Laser Goggles are also a must!<\/a><\/p>\n

Disclaimer<\/b><\/p>\n

\u00a0The laser used in this project is very powerful and all safety precautions must be taken.\u00a0 Use proper safety eyewear to prevent injury to eyes.\u00a0 This is a project and J Tech Photonics, Inc. is not responsible or liable for any and all damage or injury caused to people or property.\u00a0 The use of these instructions to make a laser cutter is under your own discretion and all safety precautions should be followed. \u00a0J Tech Photonics, Inc. is not affiliated in any way with Ultimaker and they may change hardware and software at any time making these instructions invalid.<\/b>
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