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Davo: /* Is the Motion Controller working? */

2021-02-16T20:59:01Z

Is the Motion Controller working?

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	== Is the Motion Controller working? ==		== Is the Motion Controller working? ==

	When the motion controller is working properly and communicating with another device over CANBUS (the hotbed controller and any loaded heads), you should see a blinking green "heartbeat" light on the front of the spine, about 6cm up from the bottom and about 2cm in from the right:		When the motion controller is working properly and communicating with another device over CANBUS (the hotbed controller and any loaded heads), you should see (on ESR and 30M units) a blinking green "heartbeat" light on the front of the spine, about 6cm up from the bottom and about 2cm in from the right:

	[[File:Heartbeat.png\|200px\|Heartbeat LED]]		[[File:Heartbeat.png\|200px\|Heartbeat LED]]

			Newer printers will have status LEDs on the Tablet Interface Board:

			[[File:BJ_power.jpg\|200px\|Status LEDs]]

	If the heartbeat is missing, first unload any print heads and reset the printer:		If the heartbeat is missing, first unload any print heads and reset the printer:

Davo: /* Is the Motion Controller working? */

2021-02-16T18:44:38Z

Is the Motion Controller working?

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	If the heartbeat is missing, first unload any print heads and reset the printer:		If the heartbeat is missing, first unload any print heads and reset the printer:

	~~[[File:Power_reset.png\|200px\|Power, Reset Buttons]]~~

	If this was unsuccessful, disconnect the hotbed controller by engaging the emergency stop, then grabbing all wires firmly and pulling to the left; then load a print head and reset the printer:		If this was unsuccessful, disconnect the hotbed controller by engaging the emergency stop, then grabbing all wires firmly and pulling to the left; then load a print head and reset the printer:

Davo: /* Is the Printer Powered Up? */

2021-02-16T18:44:11Z

Is the Printer Powered Up?

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	When this is the case, on a 30M, the Power and Reset buttons should be illuminated:		When this is the case, on a 30M, the Power and Reset buttons should be illuminated:

	[[File:Power_reset.png~~\|200px~~\|30M Power, Reset Buttons~~]] [[~~File:16A_power_reset.jpg~~\|200px~~\|16A Power, Reset Buttons~~]] [[~~File:BJ_power.jpg~~\|200px~~\|New ESR, EHR, 30M Indicators]]		<gallery>
			File:Power_reset.png\|30M Power, Reset Buttons
			File:16A_power_reset.jpg\|16A Power, Reset Buttons
			File:BJ_power.jpg\|New ESR, EHR, 30M Indicators
			</gallery>

	When your printer is powered up, as above, we move on to the motion controller:		When your printer is powered up, as above, we move on to the motion controller:

Davo: /* Is the Printer Powered Up? */

2021-02-16T18:40:12Z

Is the Printer Powered Up?

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	When this is the case, on a 30M, the Power and Reset buttons should be illuminated:		When this is the case, on a 30M, the Power and Reset buttons should be illuminated:

	[[File:~~30M_power_reset~~.~~jpg~~\|200px\|30M Power, Reset Buttons]] [[File:16A_power_reset.jpg\|200px\|16A Power, Reset Buttons]] [[File:BJ_power.jpg\|200px\|New ESR, EHR, 30M Indicators]]		[[File:Power_reset.png\|200px\|30M Power, Reset Buttons]] [[File:16A_power_reset.jpg\|200px\|16A Power, Reset Buttons]] [[File:BJ_power.jpg\|200px\|New ESR, EHR, 30M Indicators]]

	When your printer is powered up, as above, we move on to the motion controller:		When your printer is powered up, as above, we move on to the motion controller:

Davo: /* Is the Printer Powered Up? */

2021-02-16T18:39:55Z

Is the Printer Powered Up?

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	When this is the case, on a 30M, the Power and Reset buttons should be illuminated:		When this is the case, on a 30M, the Power and Reset buttons should be illuminated:

	[[File:30M_power_reset.~~png~~\|200px\|30M Power, Reset Buttons]] [[File:16A_power_reset.~~png~~\|200px\|16A Power, Reset Buttons]] [[File:BJ_power.~~png~~\|200px\|New ESR, EHR, 30M Indicators]]		[[File:30M_power_reset.jpg\|200px\|30M Power, Reset Buttons]] [[File:16A_power_reset.jpg\|200px\|16A Power, Reset Buttons]] [[File:BJ_power.jpg\|200px\|New ESR, EHR, 30M Indicators]]

	When your printer is powered up, as above, we move on to the motion controller:		When your printer is powered up, as above, we move on to the motion controller:

Davo: /* Is the Printer Powered Up? */

2021-02-16T18:39:33Z

Is the Printer Powered Up?

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	When this is the case, on a 30M, the Power and Reset buttons should be illuminated:		When this is the case, on a 30M, the Power and Reset buttons should be illuminated:

	[[File:30M_power_reset.png\|200px\|Power, Reset Buttons]] [[File:16A_power_reset.png\|200px\|Power, Reset Buttons]] [[File:BJ_power.png\|200px\|~~Power~~, ~~Reset Buttons~~]]		[[File:30M_power_reset.png\|200px\|30M Power, Reset Buttons]] [[File:16A_power_reset.png\|200px\|16A Power, Reset Buttons]] [[File:BJ_power.png\|200px\|New ESR, EHR, 30M Indicators]]

	When your printer is powered up, as above, we move on to the motion controller:		When your printer is powered up, as above, we move on to the motion controller:

Davo: /* Is the Printer Powered Up? */

2021-02-16T18:37:57Z

Is the Printer Powered Up?

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	Ensure that:		Ensure that:
	# The power supply is plugged into a known good receptacle;		# The power supply is plugged into a known good receptacle;
	# ~~The~~ power supply is set to the proper voltage (115/230 VAC);		# Older power supply is set to the proper voltage (115/230 VAC) - newer ones are autodetecting and autoswitching;
	# The power supply is turned on; and		# The power supply is turned on; and
	# The power button is pressed in.		# The power button is pressed in.
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	When this is the case, on a 30M, the Power and Reset buttons should be illuminated:		When this is the case, on a 30M, the Power and Reset buttons should be illuminated:

	[[File:~~Power_reset~~.png\|200px\|Power, Reset Buttons]]		[[File:30M_power_reset.png\|200px\|Power, Reset Buttons]] [[File:16A_power_reset.png\|200px\|Power, Reset Buttons]] [[File:BJ_power.png\|200px\|Power, Reset Buttons]]

	When your printer is powered up, as above, we move on to the motion controller:		When your printer is powered up, as above, we move on to the motion controller:

Davo: /* Delving Deeper */

2021-01-26T14:43:17Z

Delving Deeper

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	[[File:Comlink3_listUSB.png\|300px\|COM Tab]]		[[File:Comlink3_listUSB.png\|300px\|COM Tab]]

	You should see not only the FT232R USB UART under Devices:		You should see not only the FT232R USB UART under Devices, which represents your actual motion controller:

	[[File:Comlink3_DevsUART.png\|300px\|Devices & Printers]]		[[File:Comlink3_DevsUART.png\|300px\|Devices & Printers]]

	But also, under Unspecified, you should see the STMicroelectronics Virtual COM Port:		But also, under Unspecified, you should see the STMicroelectronics Virtual COM Port, which represents the port on our tablet interface board which routes your comms to the motion controller:

	[[File:Comlink3_DevsVCP.png\|300px\|Devices & Printers]]		[[File:Comlink3_DevsVCP.png\|300px\|Devices & Printers]]

Davo: /* Versions 3.x and 4.x */

2021-01-26T14:04:34Z

Versions 3.x and 4.x

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	=== Versions 3.x and 4.x ===		=== Versions 3.x and 4.x ===

	If Repetrel doesn't automatically connect to the printer at this time, we may need to manually set the COM port:		If Repetrel doesn't automatically connect to the printer at this time, we may need to manually set the COM port.

			==== Setting the COM Port ====

	In Repetrel, under the Interface tab and the COM tab, click the COM button to list the available ports:		In Repetrel, under the Interface tab and the COM tab, click the COM button to list the available ports:
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	[[File:Comlink3_5.png\|400px\|UART]]		[[File:Comlink3_5.png\|400px\|UART]]

			==== Delving Deeper ====

			If you really want to know what's what with your communications, click the HELP menu and select "List USB devices on this computer":

			[[File:Comlink3_listUSB.png\|300px\|COM Tab]]

			You should see not only the FT232R USB UART under Devices:

			[[File:Comlink3_DevsUART.png\|300px\|Devices & Printers]]

			But also, under Unspecified, you should see the STMicroelectronics Virtual COM Port:

			[[File:Comlink3_DevsVCP.png\|300px\|Devices & Printers]]

			This should have a com port listed at the end of the name, in parentheses. Double-click to open Properties:

			[[File:Comlink3_UART_Props.png\|300px\|Devices & Printers]]

			Click on the Hardware tab and see if there are any warnings (a hazard icon would be present):

			[[File:Comlink3_UART_Props_HW.png\|300px\|Devices & Printers]]

			If you have the hazard icon, perform the '''[http://hyrel3d.net/wiki/index.php/Drivers\| Installing Drivers]''' tasks again.

			If all looks well, read the port number; this is the port you want to use to connect:

			[[File:Comlink3_UART_Props_HW2.png\|300px\|Devices & Printers]]

			Select that COM port, ensure the rate is set to 38400, click Apply, then click PING:

			[[File:Comlink3_4.png\|300px\|Apply and Ping]]

			You should now be connected over the UART protocol:

			[[File:Comlink3_5.png\|400px\|Apply and Ping]]

	== Heads Unresponsive? ==		== Heads Unresponsive? ==

Davo: /* Version 4.x */

2021-01-26T13:06:45Z

Version 4.x

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	[[File:Comlink_4.png\|300px\|Apply and Ping]]		[[File:Comlink_4.png\|300px\|Apply and Ping]]

	=== ~~Version~~ 4.x ===		=== Versions 3.x and 4.x ===

	If Repetrel doesn't automatically connect to the printer at this time, we may need to manually set the COM port:		If Repetrel doesn't automatically connect to the printer at this time, we may need to manually set the COM port: