software-to-install [Bukobot 3D Printer Instructions & Docs]

===== To run a Bukobot, you need to install just a few items that we recommend. =====

==== Step #1 - Host Printer Driver ====

For the included **[[http://www.panucatt.com/azteeg_X1_reprap_3d_printer_controller_p/ax13dp.htm|Azteeg X1]] or [[http://www.panucatt.com/Azteeg_X3_reprap_3d_printer_controller_p/ax33dp.htm|Azteeg X3]]** control board, install the latest Driver (Windows systems may not need a driver if it was automatically installed)

**[[{ :wiki:icons:usb.png?100|width:550px}http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm|USB Driver / FTDI Driver for Azteeg X1 & X3 Boards]]**

Most recent versions of GNU/Linux should already contain an appropriate driver.

==== Step #2 - Host Software ====

Install **host software** to control the Bukobot and a slicing (tool path generator) app to "slice" 3D objects for printing.
=== Option 1 (Recommended) ===

**[[{ :wiki:icons:mac.png?100|width:300px}http://www.repetier.com/documentation/repetier-host-mac/|Repetier Host for Mac (Includes Slic3r)]]**
**[[{ :wiki:icons:windows.png?100|width:300px}http://www.repetier.com/documentation/repetier-host/|Repetier Host for Windows/Linux (Includes Slic3r)]]**
=== Option 2 ===
**[[{:wiki:icons:component-browser.png?100|width:300px}https://github.com/kliment/Printrun#readme|Pronterface (Mac/Win/Linux)]]**
**[[{:software:slic3r_192px.png?100|width:300px}http://slic3r.org/|Slic3r (Mac/Win/Linux)]]** or **[[{:wiki:icons:component-browser.png?100|width:300px}http://fabmetheus.crsndoo.com/|Skeinforge (Mac/Win/Linux)]]**

==== Setup #3 - Setup connection, host and slicer settings ====
[[Host & Slicing Settings|Software, Host & Slicing Settings]]

===== Printer Firmware =====

<box red>Your printer's Azteeg X1 or X3 controller comes preloaded with [[https://github.com/ErikZalm/Marlin/|Marlin 3D printer firmware]] **already configured** for your Bukobot model. You don't need to install printer firmware in most cases.</box>
If you ever need to update or reconfigure the firmware please following the instructions.

==== Updating Firmware ====

If you later need to modify or update the printer firmware, follow these instructions:

  - Download the Arduino IDE from http://arduino.cc/en/Main/Software and follow installation instructions.
  - Go to [[Bukobot Marlin Configuration]] and download the correct firmware version for your Bukobot and extract it to your hard disk.
  - Close your printer host program if open (such as Repetier-Host).
  - Start the Arduino IDE app.
  - Set the board type correctly in Tools->Board:
    - For **X3**: Select **Arduino AT Mega 2560 or Mega ADK**
    - For **X1**: Select **Arduino Mega (ATmega1280)**
  - Connect your printer controller to USB port if not already connected.
  - In the Arduino IDE, under the menu item **Tools->Serial Port**, set the serial port corresponding to your board.
  - Go to **File->Open** and select Marlin.ino from your Bukobot firmware directory.
  - Press the "**Verify**" button to compile the firmware (you should get no errors)
  - Press the "**Upload**" button to upload the firmware to the board, USB indicator lights should blink on the board.
  - After a few seconds, board should be ready.
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