Microcontroller:AzteegX5mini

A Smoothieware board, it is available at:


 * http://www.panucatt.com/azteeg_X5_mini_reprap_3d_printer_controller_p/ax5mini.htm
 * http://www.tridprinting.com/Electronics/

Details:


 * Wiring diagram
 * v1 --- http://files.panucatt.com/datasheets/x5mini_wiring.pdf or AWS:x5mini_wiring_v1.0.pdf
 * v1.1
 * http://files.panucatt.com/datasheets/x5mini_wiring_v2.pdf
 * v3 just announced
 * Quick Start Guide --- https://www.panucatt.com/kb_results.asp?ID=1
 * Driver support:
 * Windows --- http://smoothieware.org/windows-drivers (supports Windows 7/8, driver can be manually installed in Windows Vista SP2)
 * Linux --- built-in
 * Mac OS X --- built-in
 * Files
 * Configuration --- http://www.shapeoko.com/wiki/index.php/File:Config_azteegx5_shapeoko.txt c.f. w/ https://github.com/Smoothieware/Smoothieware/tree/edge/ConfigSamples and the documentation.

Setup

 * connect the wires per the wiring diagram
 * set the jumpers to match the (desired?) microstepping setup for your motors
 * tweak the configuration files
 * Steps per mm
 * Set current to match the Amperage rating of your motors --- double for dual-drive axes (but max is 2A)
 * enable options for accessories such as panels

The Shapeoko 3 motors have low enough impedance that they can be wired in series, without too much of a loss of performance (they won't reach the same maximum speed). Then, the 2 A of the Azteeg X5 should give you decent torque on the Y axis.

When selecting firmware in a host program of slicer, Smoothieware is compatible w/ Marlin commands, so choose that if no explicit option.

Connectors
The board can have either screw terminals or plug-in vertical headers which use Molex KK 2695 series connectors.


 * http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/molex-llc/0022013027/WM2000-ND/26431
 * http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/molex-llc/0022013037/WM2001-ND/26433
 * http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/molex-llc/0022013047/WM2002-ND/26435
 * http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/molex-llc/0008500114/WM1114-ND/26475

LCD Panel
The Viki 2 Graphic LCD should work: http://www.panucatt.com/product_p/vikilcd2.htm

Wiring diagram: https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/1039374924/original/Viki2_Wiring%20v1.1.pdf

Should work w/ Azteeg X5 mini v1.1 or later: http://eclips3d.proboards.com/thread/24/added-viki-lcd-azteeg-mini

Enclosure
https://www.youmagine.com//designs/azteeg-x5-mount-for-kossel-mini