K8400 Plotter

Description

You can get the firmware source code from the Vertex homepage at

(choose for 1 or for 2 extruders)

In Confiuration.h enable NUM_SERVOS and set it to 1

define NUM_SERVOS 1

In Pins.h set:

define SERVO0_PIN 53

Then use Arduino 1.6.0 to upload the program to your printer

Uninstall the Display controller board and attach the 3 Ribbon Cable to the back of the socket where the cable from the motherboard connects

MINUS, PLUS, SS are pins, 2, 6, 16

Install back the Display controller . Then guide the Cable nicely to the Hotend :) :)

File the Head of the Nail to be almost half
Cut it to a length of 50mm
Thread the cable end sleeves to a helping wire and solider it onto the end of the spring
Attach the lever to the servo and drill a 1mm hole into the end

Clean up the prints and support the holes with a drill. The diameters are 12mm, 4mm, 2.5mm
Insert the Axle into the holder
Insert the Nail into the Holder and glue it
Insert the Servo into the holder and mount it.
Insert the LM6UU into the slider
Insert the M3x8 screw into the slider(will tighten the pencil)
Put the Spring onto the glider and mount it with 3 screws
Combine the Holder and the slider and attach the spring with the servo with a wire

Install the Plotter into the place of 2nd nozzle with the 2 screws and washers from the bottom.

Plug in the Servo and watch for correct polarity. ( MINUS, PLUS, SIGNAL) its essential.