NEW GT2560 Controller Board ATmega2560 for Reprap Prusa Mendel 3D Printer
Description:
- GT2560 is a compact board that is integrated with the mighty function of the Arduino Mega2560+Ultimaker and Arduino Mega2560+ramps 1.4 on respect of both software and hardware and has more premium features: the streamlined interfaces effectively avoid the unnecessary troubles, well-regulated compaction of components highly integrated saves more space and easier to be mounted on most applications.
- 5 stepper motors, swappable driving modules, mighty ATmega2560 processor with 256k memory, 16MHz operating frequency, high-performance USB serial converter FT232RQ, all these make the GT2560 an ideal option for a 3D printer control board. What’s more, GT2560 can run over 12V to 24V which gives higher torque and higher rotation rate.
- GT2560 VS Ramps1.4 + mega 2560.
Compared with Ramps1.4+ mega 2560,GT2560 has the following merits:
1. Further compacted volume and space-saving.
2. Integrated peripherals ensure more stable connection.
3. Added heat sink provide better heat dissipation for MOSFET
4. Separate control for fan and extruder
5. Support LCD2004 and LCD12864 without using adapters
Features:
1.Integrated with the mighty function of the Arduino Mega2560+Ultimaker and Arduino Mega2560+ramps 1.4 kit, The GT2560 can not only take full place the them on respect of both software and hardware, but also features compact size, more convenient connection, and more stable.
2. Adopt ATmega2560 as the main control chip, coupled with the high-performance USB serial converter FT232RQ.
3. The power pack: operating voltage is 12V-24V; double power supply design feeds for heatbed and logical part separately. The current is 12A for heatbed and 5A for other parts.
4. The main circuit adopts SMD fuse tube, the diode added to the power port can provide reverse protection to the whole circuit, in addition, the 5V USB is USB port protected with 500mA Recoverable fuse.
5. 3 12v fan output and one PWM output for LED or other lighting equipment.
6. 3 55Amp MOSFET (with LED indicator, the actual output is restricted by the PCB board and the connector), all 3 MOSFET are equipped with heat sink to ensure sufficient heat dissipation and stable operation.
7. Support 5 A4988 stepper drivers (3 for X/Y/Z axis, and 2 for extruders); the subdivision of stepper motor can be setup by dial switch, eliminating jumper caps, easier to operate.
8. 3 temperature sensor input (100k thermistor is recommended)
9. Extended LCD and SD card interface support both LCD2004 and LCD 12864, with which you can print without your PC.
10. The firmware is the prevalent Marlin, which is known for stability, usability, and high-performance.
Hardware resources:
- 12V 12A and 12V 5A power supply
- 1 power port for heatbed and 2 for extruder
- 5 stepper motor input, (3 for X/Y/Z axis, and 2 for extruders)
- Extended LCD & SD card interface
- 6 endstop input(X-MIN ,Y-MIN ,Z-MIN ,X-MAX ,Y-MAX ,Z-MAX)
- 3 input for thermistor (TEMP1, TEMP2 and TEMP3)
- 3 input for12V cooling fan
- 1 PWM output
- Dimension: 109.0mm*78.0mm*20.0mm
- weight:80 g
The specifications of Pin connectors:
- Motor: XH (2.54mm-4pin)
- Fan: PH (2.00mm-3pin)
- Endstop and thermistor: XH (2.54mm-2pin)
Software Resources:
- Compiling environment: Arduino IDE
- Firmware: Marlin
- Host software:printrun Repetier-Host
Interface specifications:
- DC IN:12V 12A and 12V 5A
- HOT_BED:heat bed
- HEATER1: power supply for extruder 1
- HEATER2: power supply for extruder 2
- LCD ENCODER: LCD panel
- SD Card
- X_MIN/X_MAX/Y_MIN /Y_MAX /Z_MIN /Z_MAX: 6 end stop input, XH2.54-2Pin
- TEMP1: temperature sensor for extruder 1, XH2.54-2Pin
- TEMP2: temperature sensor for extruder 2, XH2.54-2Pin
- TEMP3: temperature sensor for heatbed , XH2.54-2Pin
- X,Y,Z:Stepper motors for X, Y, Z axis, XH2.54-2Pin
- EXT1, EXT2(A):Stepper motors for extruder 1 and extruder 2, XH2.54-2Pin
- FAN1,FAN2,FAN3:3 12V cooling fans, XH2.54-2Pin
- 1 PWM: PWM output for cooling fan, FAN:PH2.0-3Pin
NOTE:
1. Pay attention to the Plus-n-Minus of the power connector, reverse connection can cause irrevocably damages.
2. A4988/ DRV8825 should also be connected to the right port, mismatches and revered directions can cause damage to the main board.
3.You are suggested to connect all the Periphery modules before testing.
Package Included:
1 x Geeetech GT 2560 controller board