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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 release. You are welcome to remain on older versions, 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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== Upgrade Overview ==
  
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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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.
  
<span style="color: red;">These steps should each be done '''''in order,''''' and run '''''as administrator.'''''</span>
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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. [[New_Install|Repetrel]] (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]]
  
== '''Install WinRAR''' ==
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After you have completed steps 1-3, this page is step 4, the Repetrel download.
  
Go to https://www.rarlab.com/download.htm and install the latest WinRAR to extract our archives.
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== '''Current Version: 4.100_H''' ==
  
== '''Install Ecosystem Apps''' [[File:Download_button.png|150px|link=http://www.hyrel3d.net/downloads/updater/EcosystemApps.exe]] ==
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The current (as of 31 Jan 2020) is recommended for all users.
  
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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To find out what version of <span style="color: red;">Repetrel Software</span> you are on now:
  
# 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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[[File:Rep_mc_version_info.png|750px]]
# Run the executable, with the location pointed to <code>C:</code>
 
  
== '''Install the latest Adobe Reader''' ==
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== '''Repetrel''' [[File:Download_button.png|150px|link=http://hyrel3d.net/downloads/repetrel/repetrel_4.100_H.rar]] ==
  
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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The Repetrel download includes the latest Repetrel software and 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.
  
== '''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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Contact us if you are (or wish to be) a beta site for Repetrel version 4. hyrel3d@gmail.com
  
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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A video giving a quick overview is available at: https://youtu.be/VMyS3h4qiSA
  
Just uncompress the file and place it at <code>C:</code>.  
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A video showing the actual upgrade process is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4QwiuQtjO0
  
Your path to Repetrel.exe should be: <code>C:\Repetrel\bin\Repetrel.exe</code> (capitalization may differ).
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''<span style="color: red;">On new (clean) installs, you MUST run Slic3r.exe BEFORE launching Repetrel. Exit the default settings too, then open the Preferences menu and '''configure Slic3r to run in expert mode''', then exit.</span>
  
'''Entire Repetrel Directory:''' http://hyrel3d.net/downloads/repetrel/repetrel_3.083_K_dfu_3.083e.rar
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# Download the file linked above (green button). This 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 - ''actually drag the new repetrel folder to your desktop''
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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
  
== '''Install Drivers''' ==
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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
  
'''''Note: This step is only required for new installs.'''''
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[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4QwiuQtjO0 Click here to watch a video of the software 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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NOTE: Repetrel must be set to a rate of 38400 bps to connect to the motion controller!
  
* <code>1.Windows 8 Compatibility Resolver.bat</code>
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== '''4 > 4 Upgrade Only''' [[File:Download_button.png|150px|link=http://hyrel3d.net/downloads/repetrel/bin_4.100b.rar]] ==
* <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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If you already have a Version 4 install, and just want to upgrade to the latest, then you don't need the entire Repetrel directory; rename your old bin directory to... bin.old, download the new bin directory linked above (green button), and put the new one under C:\repetrel\
  
'''''Note: This step is only required for new installs.'''''
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Note, any upgrade should include upgrading your firmware, always on the motion controller and frequently on the accessories (heads and beds). See [[Firmware]].
  
Next, navigate to <code>C:\Users\hyrel\AppData\Roaming\Slic3r</code> (or whatever the user name is instead of hyrel) and:
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== After Repetrel ==
  
* Launch Slicer.exe
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Please proceed to steps 5-8 to complete your install or upgrade.
* Go to File > Preferences
 
* Select '''Expert''' mode and click OK.
 
* Exit Slicer
 
 
 
== '''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 15:20, 5 February 2020

We do encourage all users to be on the latest release. You are welcome to remain on older versions, 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 (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.

Current Version: 4.100_H

The current (as of 31 Jan 2020) is recommended for all users.

To find out what version of Repetrel Software you are on now:

Rep mc version info.png

Repetrel Download button.png

The Repetrel download includes the latest Repetrel software and 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. Exit the default settings too, then open the Preferences menu and configure Slic3r to run in expert mode, then exit.

  1. Download the file linked above (green button). This contains:
    1. Repetrel
    2. Motion Controller firmware
    3. 103 PH/HB and other Controller firmware (see Firmware for compatibilities)
  2. Extract the contents - actually drag the new repetrel folder to your desktop
  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.

NOTE: Repetrel must be set to a rate of 38400 bps to connect to the motion controller!

4 > 4 Upgrade Only Download button.png

If you already have a Version 4 install, and just want to upgrade to the latest, then you don't need the entire Repetrel directory; rename your old bin directory to... bin.old, download the new bin directory linked above (green button), and put the new one under C:\repetrel\

Note, any upgrade should include upgrading your firmware, always on the motion controller and frequently on the accessories (heads and beds). See Firmware.

After Repetrel

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