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== Power ==
== Power ==
[[File:Mark2-power-socket-wiring.png|thumb|Socket Wiring Diagram]]
[[File:Mark2-PSU-wiring.png|thumb|PSU Wiring Diagram]]
[[File:Mark2-mains-power-harness.jpg|thumb|Wiring Mains Harness (Removed from printer for photo, must be wired with mains socket fastened in place)]]
{{Caution|The power supply has a switch to select between 110/240V. Please make sure the power supply is set for the appropriate voltage for your region before connecting it to power.}}
{{Caution|The power supply has a switch to select between 110/240V. Please make sure the power supply is set for the appropriate voltage for your region before connecting it to power.}}
It is easiest to wire the power supply to the mains input panel before installing them in place.
{{Caution|Always take care when dealing with electricity. You should make sure that the printer is disconnected from power whenever doing any wiring.}}
{{Caution|Depending on your region, the wire colours of the mains wiring harness may not match what you are used to. Even if you are experienced in wiring mains power, please double check with the provided images.}}
 
=== Mains Power Connector ===
[[File:IEC-panel-socket.gif|thumb|Installing Mains Power Socket]]
Requires:
* IEC320 Mains Socket Panel
* {{Qty|2|{{Bolt|M3|20|Countersunk Bolt}}}}
* {{Qty|2|{{Nut|M3}}}}
 
The mains power panel allows the use of a disconnect-able power cable, and makes it easy to quickly switch power on or off if needed. Bolt the panel in place as shown.


=== Wiring ===
=== Wiring ===
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* {{Qty|1|IEC320 Mains Socket Panel}}
* {{Qty|1|IEC320 Mains Socket Panel}}


{{Caution|Always take care when dealing with electricity. You should make sure that the printer is disconnected from power whenever doing any wiring.}}
It is easiest to wire the power supply to the mains input panel before mounting the power supply in place.


Loosen the screws on the L, N and G terminals of the power supply. Insert the forked end of each length of wire into one of the terminals, and re-tighten the terminal so that the wire is held in place. Attach the other ends of the wires to the mains panel as shown.
Loosen the screws on the L, N and G terminals of the power supply. Insert the forked end of each length of wire into one of the terminals, matching the colours with the images, and re-tighten the terminal so that the wires are held in place. Attach the other ends of the wires to the mains input panel as shown. In addition to the wires from the PSU, install the small brown cable between two of the pins on the input panel as shown. The crimp connectors fit firmly, and it may be easier to grip them using a pair of pliers during installation.


=== Power Supply ===
=== Power Supply ===
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Attach the power supply to the inside of the printer frame as shown. The bolts will only enter a short way into the power supply, so be sure to use the plastic spacers as shown.
Attach the power supply to the inside of the printer frame as shown. The bolts will only enter a short way into the power supply, so be sure to use the plastic spacers as shown.
=== Mains Power Connector ===
[[File:IEC-panel-socket.gif|thumb|Installing Mains Power Socket]]
Requires:
* IEC320 Mains Socket Panel
* {{Qty|2|{{Bolt|M3|20|Countersunk Bolt}}}}
* {{Qty|2|{{Nut|M3}}}}
The mains power panel allows the use of a disconnect-able power cable, and makes it easy to quickly switch power on or off if needed. Bolt the panel in place as shown.


== RAMPS ==
== RAMPS ==

Revision as of 10:44, 29 November 2015


Mark2 3D Printer


Power

Socket Wiring Diagram
PSU Wiring Diagram
Wiring Mains Harness (Removed from printer for photo, must be wired with mains socket fastened in place)
40px-Ambox warning yellow.svg.png Caution:The power supply has a switch to select between 110/240V. Please make sure the power supply is set for the appropriate voltage for your region before connecting it to power.
40px-Ambox warning yellow.svg.png Caution:Always take care when dealing with electricity. You should make sure that the printer is disconnected from power whenever doing any wiring.
40px-Ambox warning yellow.svg.png Caution:Depending on your region, the wire colours of the mains wiring harness may not match what you are used to. Even if you are experienced in wiring mains power, please double check with the provided images.

Mains Power Connector

Installing Mains Power Socket

Requires:

  • IEC320 Mains Socket Panel
  • 2x M3x20mm Countersunk Bolt
  • 2x M3 Hex Nut

The mains power panel allows the use of a disconnect-able power cable, and makes it easy to quickly switch power on or off if needed. Bolt the panel in place as shown.

Wiring

Requires:

  • 1x Mains Harness
  • 1x 12V Power Supply Unit
  • 1x IEC320 Mains Socket Panel

It is easiest to wire the power supply to the mains input panel before mounting the power supply in place.

Loosen the screws on the L, N and G terminals of the power supply. Insert the forked end of each length of wire into one of the terminals, matching the colours with the images, and re-tighten the terminal so that the wires are held in place. Attach the other ends of the wires to the mains input panel as shown. In addition to the wires from the PSU, install the small brown cable between two of the pins on the input panel as shown. The crimp connectors fit firmly, and it may be easier to grip them using a pair of pliers during installation.

Power Supply

Requires:

  • 1x 12V Power Supply Unit
  • 4x M3x15mm Bolt
  • 4x M3 Spring Washer
  • 4x M3 Plastic Spacer

Attach the power supply to the inside of the printer frame as shown. The bolts will only enter a short way into the power supply, so be sure to use the plastic spacers as shown.

RAMPS

Power Input

Four lengths of wire are included with the electronics - two red and two black. Wire them into the power supply as shown, then secure them in place with a cable tie to be safe. Run the wires along the back of the printer, and up to the RAMPS board. Connect the wires to the power input terminals, noting the polarity as marked on the PCB.

Motor Connections

Thermistors

EndStops

Heating Elements

Fans

In a single-extruder setup, RAMPS has one connection dedicated to controlling a fan. However, we need to run two fans (technically we only need to control the print fan, the HotEnd fan just needs to be on whenever the printer is running). To make this easier, each Mark2 kit comes with a fan expansion board which plugs directly into RAMPS. If you are assembling a single-extruder printer, you will have received a TinyFan board (2 fans). If you are assembling a dual-extruder printer, you will have received a MightyFan board (4 fans). For detailed instructions, refer to the page for each board (linked above).

Here are the important steps for using these boards with the Mark2 printer:

  • Screw power wires into fan board terminals
  • Attach board to RAMPS
  • Screw power wires into RAMPS terminals
  • Connect fans in order:
    • 1: Print cooling fan
    • 2: HotEnd 1 Fan
    • 3: HotEnd 2 Fan (Dual-Extruder Only)
    • 4: Not Connected (Dual-Extruder Only)

Optional: LCD Add-on

Mount LCD Control Panel

Connect Cables

Optional: Raspberry Pi

The Mark2 frame has mounting holes for a Raspberry Pi model A+, B+, or Pi 2 B, which can be handy if you want to set up an OctoPrint server to control your printer remotely.

Other Electronics

Frame also has mounting points for these RAMPS alternatives:

  • Melzi
  • Smoothieboard

Other Resources

http://reprap.org/wiki/RAMPS_1.4

http://www.reprap.org/mediawiki/images/0/06/RAMPS_dossier.pdf

http://reprap.org/wiki/Prusa_i3_Rework_Electronics_and_wiring

http://www.nextdayreprap.co.uk/wiring-reprap-prusa-mendel-build-manual/