Post by BeeAmaker on Jan 5, 2014 21:43:05 GMT -5
I now have the Alpha version of the Orion and Rostock Max Hotend Plug-in
It provides:
* A Single 12 pin connector for harness connection to the 3D printer.
* A JST connector for easy connection for 2 fans and an LED (or other use)
* A JST connection for the Temp sensor.
* Top hot end LED to indicate hot end is heating
* bottom side LED's to hel plight up the print job.
* Provides connection for a 30mm Fan using M3 screws right to the board.
* Allows you to quickly change hot ends if one fails, or for switching to different Material or nozzle size.
* Accommodates J-Head hot ends as well.
I would like to get some of these out to people and get them tested in real time to see how they perform.
If you are willing, just let me know and I will solder one up for you and provide all the connector leads. I'll need $25.00 for each one to cover parts. I'll also give you $40.00 off of the final version when it is released if you want to upgrade to it.
Issues already discovered.
1. The bottom side LEDs are in a position that requires a spacer no larger than 20mm in diameter between the board and the hotend. The hotend is 23.5mm and will hit the bottom LEDs. This can work to your advantage however concerning 30mm Fan placement.
2. The 2 mounting hols are just a touch too small for #8 screws and will need to be drilled out just a hair if you mount it useing #8-32 screws. If you use the standard #6 screws than this is a non issue.
3. Thermistor connection is in a awkward location.
These issues have been addressed for the finale version.
It provides:
* A Single 12 pin connector for harness connection to the 3D printer.
* A JST connector for easy connection for 2 fans and an LED (or other use)
* A JST connection for the Temp sensor.
* Top hot end LED to indicate hot end is heating
* bottom side LED's to hel plight up the print job.
* Provides connection for a 30mm Fan using M3 screws right to the board.
* Allows you to quickly change hot ends if one fails, or for switching to different Material or nozzle size.
* Accommodates J-Head hot ends as well.
I would like to get some of these out to people and get them tested in real time to see how they perform.
If you are willing, just let me know and I will solder one up for you and provide all the connector leads. I'll need $25.00 for each one to cover parts. I'll also give you $40.00 off of the final version when it is released if you want to upgrade to it.
Issues already discovered.
1. The bottom side LEDs are in a position that requires a spacer no larger than 20mm in diameter between the board and the hotend. The hotend is 23.5mm and will hit the bottom LEDs. This can work to your advantage however concerning 30mm Fan placement.
2. The 2 mounting hols are just a touch too small for #8 screws and will need to be drilled out just a hair if you mount it useing #8-32 screws. If you use the standard #6 screws than this is a non issue.
3. Thermistor connection is in a awkward location.
These issues have been addressed for the finale version.
