===== To run a Bukobot, you need to install just a few items that we recommend. ===== ==== 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 **[[http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm|FTDI Driver for your system]]**. Most recent versions of GNU/Linux should already contain an appropriate driver. ==== 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): * **[[http://www.repetier.com/documentation/repetier-host-mac/|Repetier Host for Mac]]** (Includes [[http://slic3r.org/|Slic3r]]) * or **[[http://www.repetier.com/documentation/repetier-host/|Repetier Host for Windows/Linux]]** (Includes [[http://slic3r.org/|Slic3r]]) * Option 2 : * Host: **[[https://github.com/kliment/Printrun#readme|Pronterface]]** (Mac/Win/Linux) * Slicer: **[[http://slic3r.org/|Slic3r]]** or **[[http://fabmetheus.crsndoo.com/|Skeinforge]]** If you are using Repetier-Host then you can download Bukobot printer configuration profiles here: [[Bukobot Repetier-Host printer profiles]]. ==== For connection, host and slicer settings ==== [[Host & Slicing Settings|Software, Host & Slicing Settings]] ==== Printer Firmware ==== Your printer's Azteeg X1 or X3 controller comes preloaded with **Marlin** 3D printer firmware already configured for your Bukobot model so initially you don't need to worry about installing printer firmware. If you ever need to update or reconfigure the firmware please follow the instructions here: [[Updating Bukobot printer firmware]]