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Converting a Prusa to Duet RepRap Firmware With a Fly E3 Board - Step by Step Guide

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Overview

Learn how to convert a Prusa 3D printer to Duet RepRap firmware using a Fly E3 board in this comprehensive step-by-step video guide. Explore the process of upgrading your Prusa MK3 with a modern WIFI interface, including component specifications, advantages of the new mainboard, firmware configuration, and physical installation. Follow along as the instructor demonstrates collecting parameters, preparing the SD card, using the online firmware configurator, setting up jumpers, wiring, and flashing firmware. Gain insights on updating WIFI connectivity, performing initial checks, implementing sensorless homing, and making necessary slicer profile changes. Conclude with a printing demonstration and final thoughts on the conversion process.

Syllabus

Introduction
Component specs and price
What are the advantages of these mainboards?
Collecting parameters from your old firmware
Documentation
Prepping the SD card
Online firmware configurator
Jumpers for TMC2209 UART and/or sensorless homing
Wiring & physical installation
Firmware flashing
Updating and connecting WIFI
Initial checks and fixes
Setting up sensorless homing
Slicer profile changes
Printing
Conclusion

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