![]() Note how the numbers are matched from the output of the ‘lsusb’. Add this line to the next line of text, this will load the USB driver in Ubuntu each time it starts: This should open the ‘/etc/modules’ text file.ĥ. Make a note of the ID (in bold above) and again in the ‘root terminal’ type: Again in the ‘root terminal’ type ‘lsusb’ it should output something like this:īus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hubīus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hubīus 002 Device 002: ID 0403:6001 Future Technology Devices International, Ltd FT232 USB-Serial (UART) ICīus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hubīus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hubĤ. If you can but the RepRap still does not appear to communicate with the computer try changing the ‘Baudrate’ to 57600 or 19200 if it still does not work.ģ. ![]() If you can’t see it, follow the steps below. usb 2-1: generic converter now attached to ttyUSB0 usbserial_generic 2-1:1.0: generic converter detected Within Ubuntu run ‘root terminal’ type ‘dmesg’ – this should output alot of stuff but towards the last few lines look for: Ensure the USB connection to the RepRap/Anduino PCB is working (green light flashing and red light on etc).Ģ. Connect up the Anduino board on the Reprap and the computer via USB. ![]() Troubleshooting / Connecting RepRap in Ubuntuġ. As once the GCode is written, the preferences can only be changed by manually editing the lines of GCode in a text editor.Ī more detailed explanation of what each parameter means in the ‘extruder0/1/2’ and “is found here: *Important* before generating GCode just double check the ‘preferences’. If you have a message in terminal saying (as pictured)Ģ. Press the reset button on the Anduino board and start the RepRap software by double clicking ‘reprap’ and running in a terminal window as described below. Plug in the RepRap to the computer's spare USB port.ġ. This will remove stored installation files that have already been used.Ħ. If at any time you run out of disk space try typing this into ‘root terminal’ sudo apt-get clean Unzip onto the desktop (or wherever you like). Download the latest build of the RepRap software: (sourceforge archive frozen, now use )ĥ. Sudo add-apt-repository "deb lucid partner"Ĥ. In order to run the RepRap software you need to Java to be installed in ‘root terminal’ type these one line at a time pressing enter each time: In order to open what is called a root shell, which is equivalent to the root terminal.Ģ.Ěpply and install, now it should be under the applications > system tools menu.ģ. If this does not work, go to applications > Accesories > Terminal and then type: To install go to applications > Ubuntu Software Centre and under search type ‘root terminal’. Setting up the Ubuntu environment – installing Javaġ. Wait for the USB pen to boot and select ‘run from USB’. This is done by pressing ‘Del’, ‘F10’ or some other button at first boot (black screen with white type)Ĥ. Change the boot device to the USB Pen in the BIOS.ģ. Restart your Computer with the USB stick still plugged in.Ģ. (much less likely to create problems)Ģ) Some extra steps to get you ReplicatorG and Teacup firmware.ĥ.Ğnsure you have a persistence option of at least 1 GB if you want to save settings when running/exiting Ubuntuġ. Just search for the package names in synaptic package manager instead. There are two significant differences between the original and the alternative:ġ) Don't bother typing commands into the terminal. Although there is no reason why it should not work on other platforms. This guide is based on a Windows 7 laptop, Ubuntu 10.04 distribution and using a 2GB USB stick. So that no matter what Computer or laptop you are running it will run so long as there is a USB slot free, leaving your pre-existing configuration on your hard drive totally unchanged. This is a user guide for installing a portable version of Ubuntu onto a USB pen and running the Reprap software off it. ![]() 7 Troubleshooting / Connecting RepRap in Ubuntu.5 Setting up the Ubuntu environment – installing Java. ![]()
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