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Video instructions for flashing the 407 Motion Controller: https://youtu.be/cFAFRkpLmww
 
 
'''Clench Valves''' require the primary head to have firmware [http://hyrel3d.net/downloads/firmware/CVFW-35K-49V.rar 49V] installed, so that the clench valve is activated (instead of primes/unprimes). Download and flash per instructions above.
 
 
==== Firmware Versions ====
 
 
As of May, 2018, the following versions should be used for Repetrel versions 2.x and 3.x:
 
 
Use '''_TUBES_35K.hex''' :
 
* For all emulsion heads performing prime/unprime actions.
 
* For all emulsion heads with COD LED activity on constantly.
 
 
Use '''_TUBES_49V.hex''' :
 
* For all emulsion heads using Clench Valves instead of prime/unprime actions.
 
* For all emulsion heads using COD LED activity tied to printing moves only.
 
 
Use '''_FIL_250_PLAT_1A.hex''' :
 
* For MK1-250 and MK2-250 heads.
 
* For heated emulsions heads which don't seem to reach max temperature.
 
 
Use '''_FIL_450_45A.hex''' :
 
* For MK1-450 heads.
 
 
Use '''_FIL_250_RED_235A.hex''' :
 
* For older MK1-250 heads with '''RED''' RTDs.
 
 
Use '''_INKJET_6E.hex''' :
 
* For Inkjet heads.
 
 
Use '''_DrillMill_2.3.hex''' :
 
* For Spindle Tools.
 
 
Use '''_LASER_R2_234.hex''' :
 
* For any Lasers running on Repetrel 2.x.
 
 
Use '''_LASER_R3_PWM_6L.hex''' :
 
* For any Lasers running on Repetrel 3.x.
 
  
 
=== Installing Drivers ===
 
=== Installing Drivers ===

Revision as of 18:31, 22 May 2018


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Versions 2.415 and 33/35, * with Spindle Tool firmware, as of 10 May 2017

New software will often require new firmware. New software packages always come with the latest firmware at the time the software was released; however, sometimes newer firmware is available.

There are two families of firmware; one for the heads, or STM-103 boards, and another for the motion controllers, or STM-427 / STM-407 boards.

Print Head / Hot Bed Firmware

For the STM-103 Boards.

Video instructions for flashing the 103 (HH/HB) Controllers: https://youtu.be/yM8QMZBTb4o

Firmware Listing
Filament Heads Firmware
MK1-250 _FIL_250_PLAT_1A.hex
MK1-250 with red RTDs _FIL_250_RED_235A.hex
MK2-250 _FIL_250_PLAT_1A.hex
MK1-450 _FIL_450_45A.hex
Emulsion-Type Heads Firmware
All Standard Emulsion-type Heads _TUBES_35K.hex
With COD or Clench Valve tied to Printing Moves Only _TUBES_49V.hex
Laser Heads Firmware
Diode on Repetrel v2.x _LASER_R2_234.hex
Diode and CO2 on Repetrel v3.x _LASER_R3_PWM_6L.hex
Spindle Tools Firmware
1- and 3- Phase Spindle Tools _DrillMill_2.3.hex
Inkjet Heads Firmware
All Inkjets: Heat- and Piezo- based _INKJET_6E.hex

Motion Controller Firmware

For the STM-429 and STM-407 Boards

Video instructions for flashing the 103 (HH/HB) Controllers: https://youtu.be/yM8QMZBTb4o

Firmware Listing
Printer Model Repetrel Version Firmware
All Hydra Models Repetrel 3.07x Hydra 3.07x
Engine, High Resolution Repetrel 3.07x Hydra 3.07x
System 30M Repetrel 3.07x Hyrel 3.07x
Repetrel 2.865 2.414
Engine, Standard Resolution Repetrel 3.07x Hyrel 3.07x
Repetrel 2.865 Version 2.414

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Installing Drivers

If, for some reason, you re-OSed or re-imaged your PC, or are installing on a new PC (or your local IT people made some changes preventing you from connecting to the printer), you will need to ensure that the proper drivers are in place. AFTER you have done the install above:

1. Run: C:\repetrel\ST-LINK Utility\Windows 8 Compatibility Resolver.bat

2. Right-Click and RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR: C:\repetrel\DfuSe\Driver\dpinst_x86.exe (or other appropriate file if on another architecture); Click to ALLOW this program to run.

Now, in Devices and Printers, you should see the FT232R USB UART without any alert icon. Congratulations!

Installing on Another Computer

We run the current Repetrel on Windows 7, 8 and 10 on both Intel and AMD processors; however, you may not be able to run the printer from every unique environment possible. Please know that we cannot help troubleshoot every unique environment - this is why we include a full Tablet PC with each printer. These instructions work for most external installs:

  1. Install Repetrel, as above (no old folder to rename).
  2. Install Drivers, as above.
  3. Install Ecosystem Apps, as below.
  4. Navigate to C:\EcosystemApps\Slic3r\slic3r.exe and execute it from the windows browser BEFORE LAUNCHING Repetrel.
    1. Go to File > Preferences and set the Mode to Expert, check all four boxes, and click OK. Then close Slic3r and launch Repetrel.

My Unit Shipped with a Tablet

1. Don't worry about ever powering up the tablet - you can remove it. We just want the 3.3v, 5v and 12v power and USB connectivity to the spine and beyond.

2. Install the software as shown at Repetrel above, and Ecosystem Apps below.

3. Install the drivers as shown at Drivers above.

4. Unplug the cables for the tablet USB connectivity and install PC Jumpers as shown:

USB: Tablet Interface Board Changes for USBB Control

See the video.

5. Run a USB A to B cable from your PC to the USB-B port on the left side of the Printer:

USB: Left side of Printer

My Unit Shipped with a Motherboard

1. Don't worry about ever powering up the motherboard. We just want the 3.3v, 5v and 12v power to the spine and beyond.

2. Install the software as shown at Repetrel above, and Ecosystem Apps below.

3. Install the drivers as shown at Drivers above.

4. Run a USB to MiniUSB cable from your PC to the MiniUSB port on the right side of the Spine:

USB: Lower Right Spine

5. Run a USB to MiniUSB cable from your PC to the MiniUSB port on the top, inside of the Spine:

USB: Top Inside Spine