===== 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) === {{ :software:repetierhost-box-trans-500.png?300|http://www.repetier.com}} **[[{ :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/|Stand Alone "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.