Reprap gcode software

This is important as it determines the fastest speed to move the stepper. Start low and work your way up if you are unsure of the proper speed. This variable stores the number of steps per revolution. This is important as it factors into how many steps to take for a line, as well as how fast your stepper will move.

Your stepper will have a fixed number of steps per revolution and should say it on the datasheet. If you are driving your stepper in half-stepping mode, double the number of steps. Similarly, if you are using a microstepper driver, multiply the steps by the appropriate factor. These variables are the same as the variables above, but allow for different drive systems on the Y and Z axes respectively. You must still fill them out, even if all drive systems are the same.

These define the maximum feedrates used for the G0 command. The Arduino firmware waits for commands on the serial port and will start processing a command after either encountering a newline, or when there are no more characters to read. Due to the limited size and processing power available on the Arduino, only a limited subset of G-Code has been implemented. However, the vast majority of uses of G-Code are limited to these commands.

Below, we cover the implemented commands as well as limitations. This list cover DC42 and Chrishamm fork, which are more complete than the original version. Some G-Codes are common between RepRap Firmware and other firmwares, but with extended syntax or specific interpretation.

They are listed in a specific paragraph. The RepRap Firmware philosophy is that every operation is done with G-code, notably all configuration, which is mainly stored in config. A set of standard or specifically crafted G-codes macros is written for all commons printer operation. All G-codes or macros could be send to the board while operating the printer, allowing instant feed-back for any configuration modification.

As interactive modifications are lost at next board start-up, the successfully tested G-Codes shall be manually introduced in the configuration file. It shall be noted that the parameter qualifying letter is NOT part of the parameter, e. Welcome to RepRap.

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