===== 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 **[[http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm|FTDI Driver for your system]]**. 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): * **[[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]]. ==== Setup #3 - Setup 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 [[https://github.com/ErikZalm/Marlin/|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 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.