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= '''''Everyone is now encouraged to upgrade to version 3.083_K''''' =
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We do encourage all users to be on the latest version 3 release. You are welcome to remain on version 2 (or even 1), but we will only be able to provide limited support (and no bug fixes) to older versions. Please consider upgrading to the latest version.
  
<span style="color: red;">We encourage older 3.x upgrades to do a full install, since more than just the executables have been updated since the earliest (~3.06x) versions.</span>
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<span style="color: red;">'''''Please note that version 4 and above require a license key to operate - see [[Licensing]] for details.'''''</span>
  
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This page has instructions for installing the latest Repetrel software and associated applications, drivers, and environment (including new print head manuals) on a new Windows platform, or over an older install.
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== Upgrade Overview ==
  
<span style="color: red;">These steps should each be done '''''in order,''''' and run '''''as administrator.'''''</span>
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Please follow the instructions detailed on the [[Installing|Installation Overview]] page. This is also the order listed in the quick access menu on the left side of every page on this wiki.
  
== '''Install WinRAR''' ==
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In brief:
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<br>0. [[Overview]]
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<br>1. [[WinRAR]]
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<br>2. [[Ecosystem_Apps]]
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<br> 3. [[Adobe_Reader]]
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<br> 4. Repetrel. Select ONE of the following
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<br> 4.1. [[2_Install|Version 2.865]]
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<br> 4.2. [[3_Install|Version 3.084c]]
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<br> 4.3. [[New_Install|Version 4.x]] (you are here now)
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<br> 5. [[Drivers]]
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<br> 6. [[Firmware]]
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<br> 7. [[Settings]]
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<br> 8. [[Recipes]]
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<br> 9. [[Licensing]]
  
Go to https://www.rarlab.com/download.htm and install the latest WinRAR to extract our archives.
 
  
== '''Install Ecosystem Apps''' [[File:Download_button.png|150px|link=http://www.hyrel3d.net/downloads/updater/EcosystemApps.exe]] ==
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After you have completed steps 1-3, this page is step 4, the Repetrel download.
  
Ecosystem Apps is a suite of publicly available programs which add many features at no cost. Some of them you might use individually to create or modify models. Others might be called from Repetrel to manipulate a file. This install should all be carried out per the instructions below, so that Repetrel will find them in the expected locations.
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== '''Repetrel''' ==
  
# Download http://www.hyrel3d.net/downloads/updater/EcosystemApps.exe - see table below for the list of programs and their proper locations.
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The Repetrel download will install the Repetrel software (the latest v4 version) as well as the firmware for your 407 (30M, ESR) or 429 (16A, EHR) Motion Controller, your 103 Print Head and Hot Bed Controllers, and controllers for the CO2 laser, 3-phase spindle tool, and extra axes. This install must be carried out per the instructions below, so that Repetrel and its dependent resources will be found in the expected locations.
# Run the executable, with the location pointed to <code>C:</code>
 
  
== '''Install the latest Adobe Reader''' ==
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Contact us if you are (or wish to be) a beta site for Repetrel version 4. hyrel3d@gmail.com
  
Go to https://get.adobe.com/reader/ and install the latest version of Adobe Reader. Yes, you need to do this, as we have an embedded pdf viewer. Note that you can opt out of the other software Adobe will try to give you.
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A video giving a quick overview is available at: https://youtu.be/VMyS3h4qiSA
  
== '''Install Repetrel''' [[File:Download_button.png|150px|link=http://hyrel3d.net/downloads/repetrel/repetrel_3.083_K_dfu_3.083e.rar]] ==
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A video showing the actual upgrade process is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4QwiuQtjO0
  
This installs the current Repetrel directory, with Repetrel 3.083_G with firmware 3.083d for all models - the latest as of 02 Jan 2019.
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''<span style="color: red;">On new (clean) installs, you MUST run Slic3r.exe BEFORE launching Repetrel. Configure it to run in expert mode, then exit.</span>
  
Just uncompress the file and '''place it at <code>C:</code>. '''
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=== Installing Repetrel ===
  
Your path to Repetrel.exe should be: '''<code>C:\Repetrel\bin\Repetrel.exe</code>''' (capitalization may differ).
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# Download the file, which contains:
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## Repetrel  
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## Motion Controller firmware
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## 103 PH/HB and other Controller firmware (see [[Firmware]] for compatibilities)
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# Extract the contents
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# Rename previous C:/repetrel to C:/repetrel.old (or similar)
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# Move your extracted repetrel directory to C:/repetrel
  
'''Entire Repetrel Directory:''' http://hyrel3d.net/downloads/repetrel/repetrel_3.083_K_dfu_3.083e.rar
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Software upgrade complete. Occasionally a user will have to point existing shortcuts to the new executible, C:/repetrel/bin/repetrel.exe
  
== '''Install Drivers''' ==
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[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4QwiuQtjO0 Click here to watch a video of the software upgrade process.]
  
'''''Note: This step is only required for new installs.'''''
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[https://youtu.be/cFAFRkpLmww Click here to watch a video of the Motion Controller Firmware upgrade process.]
  
Next, navigate to <code>C:\Repetrel\bin\_RUN_ME_ON_NEW_INSTALL</code> and execute each numbered file AS ADMINSTRATOR, IN ORDER:
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[https://youtu.be/yM8QMZBTb4o Click here to watch a video of the 103 HotHead/HotBed Controller Firmware upgrade process.]
  
* <code>1.Windows 8 Compatibility Resolver.bat</code>
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== After Repetrel ==
* <code>2.dpinst_amd64.exe</code>
 
* <code>3.dpinst_x86.exe</code>
 
* <code>4.CDM v2.12.00 WHQL Certified.exe</code>
 
* <code>5.VCP_V1.3.1_Setup_x64.exe</code>
 
* <code>6.VCP_V1.3.1_Setup.exe</code>
 
* <code>7.vcredist_ia64.exe</code>
 
* <code>8.vcredist_x64.exe</code>
 
* <code>9.vcredist_x86.exe</code>
 
  
== '''Configure Slic3r''' ==
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Please proceed to steps 5-8 to complete your install or upgrade.
 
 
'''''Note: This step is only required for new installs.'''''
 
 
 
Next, navigate to <code>C:\Users\hyrel\AppData\Roaming\Slic3r</code> (or whatever the user name is instead of hyrel) and:
 
 
 
* Launch Slicer.exe
 
* Go to File > Preferences
 
* Select '''Expert''' mode and click OK.
 
* Exit Slicer
 
 
 
Note: Latest slic3r recipes are [[Slicing|here]].
 
 
 
== '''Flashing Firmware''' ==
 
 
 
Next, we will flash the '''Motion Controller''' firmware. ''NOT the extruder or hotbed firmware'', which should be fine.  See the '''[[Firmware]]''' page.
 
 
 
== '''Configure Settings''' ==
 
 
 
Within Repetrel, follow the instructions at '''[[Settings]]'''.
 
 
 
That should be all there is! Please let me know if you have any questions. -Davo
 

Revision as of 19:33, 18 July 2019

We do encourage all users to be on the latest version 3 release. You are welcome to remain on version 2 (or even 1), but we will only be able to provide limited support (and no bug fixes) to older versions. Please consider upgrading to the latest version.

Please note that version 4 and above require a license key to operate - see Licensing for details.


Upgrade Overview

Please follow the instructions detailed on the Installation Overview page. This is also the order listed in the quick access menu on the left side of every page on this wiki.

In brief:
0. Overview
1. WinRAR
2. Ecosystem_Apps
3. Adobe_Reader
4. Repetrel. Select ONE of the following
4.1. Version 2.865
4.2. Version 3.084c
4.3. Version 4.x (you are here now)
5. Drivers
6. Firmware
7. Settings
8. Recipes
9. Licensing


After you have completed steps 1-3, this page is step 4, the Repetrel download.

Repetrel

The Repetrel download will install the Repetrel software (the latest v4 version) as well as the firmware for your 407 (30M, ESR) or 429 (16A, EHR) Motion Controller, your 103 Print Head and Hot Bed Controllers, and controllers for the CO2 laser, 3-phase spindle tool, and extra axes. This install must be carried out per the instructions below, so that Repetrel and its dependent resources will be found in the expected locations.

Contact us if you are (or wish to be) a beta site for Repetrel version 4. hyrel3d@gmail.com

A video giving a quick overview is available at: https://youtu.be/VMyS3h4qiSA

A video showing the actual upgrade process is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4QwiuQtjO0

On new (clean) installs, you MUST run Slic3r.exe BEFORE launching Repetrel. Configure it to run in expert mode, then exit.

Installing Repetrel

  1. Download the file, which contains:
    1. Repetrel
    2. Motion Controller firmware
    3. 103 PH/HB and other Controller firmware (see Firmware for compatibilities)
  2. Extract the contents
  3. Rename previous C:/repetrel to C:/repetrel.old (or similar)
  4. Move your extracted repetrel directory to C:/repetrel

Software upgrade complete. Occasionally a user will have to point existing shortcuts to the new executible, C:/repetrel/bin/repetrel.exe

Click here to watch a video of the software upgrade process.

Click here to watch a video of the Motion Controller Firmware upgrade process.

Click here to watch a video of the 103 HotHead/HotBed Controller Firmware upgrade process.

After Repetrel

Please proceed to steps 5-8 to complete your install or upgrade.