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1 Introduction

 

GT2560 is a compact board that is integrated with the mighty function of the Arduino Mega25

60+Ultimaker and Arduino Mramps 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 o

n most applications. 

5 stepper motors, swappable driving modules, mighty ATmega2560 processor with 256k mem

ory, 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.   

 

Features

 

1.Integrated  with  the  mighty  function  of  the  Arduino  MUltimaker  and  Arduino 

Mramps  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 15A for heatbed and 10A 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. 

Summary of Contents for GT2560

Page 1: ...ECH www geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 1 Users Manual of GT2560 Rev A Compiler kris mao Date Jan04 2016 Reviewer Alina Le mon Date Jan04 2016 Approver Linda Fan Date Jan13...

Page 2: ...the prior written consent of Geeetech by any company and individuals Technical Support If you are interested in the technology of 3 D printing flight control and U home welcome to Geeetech we have se...

Page 3: ...t s more GT2560 can run over 12V to 24V which gives higher torque and higher rotation rate Features 1 Integrated with the mighty function of the Arduino Mega2560 Ultimaker and Arduino Mega2560 ramps 1...

Page 4: ...re 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...

Page 5: ...GEEETECH www geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 5 1 1 Overview and Hardware Resources...

Page 6: ...resources 12V 24V 15A and 12V 24V 10A 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...

Page 7: ...an PH 2 00mm 3pin Endstop and thermistor XH 2 54mm 2pin 1 2 Software Resources Compiling environment Arduino IDE Firmware Marlin Host software Easy print Repeater Host 1 3 Source Arduino IDE http www...

Page 8: ...2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 8 2 Interfaces 2 1 Interface Layout 2 1 2 2 Interface specifications 1 DC IN 12V 24V 15A and 12V 24V 10A 2 HOT_BED heat bed 3 HEATER1 power supply for extruder 1 4...

Page 9: ...der 2 XH2 54 2Pin 10 TEMP3 temperature sensor for heatbed XH2 54 2Pin 11 X Y Z Stepper motors for X Y Z axis XH2 54 4Pin 12 EXT1 EXT2 A Stepper motors for extruder 1 and extruder 2 XH2 54 4Pin 13 FAN1...

Page 10: ...vide power supply for the fan If you choose the 24V fan and 24V po wer supply you need to connect the JP2 with jumper cap As shown in the picture Turn ON OFF Subdivision MS1 MS2 MS3 OFF OFF OFF full s...

Page 11: ...GEEETECH www geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 11 Note this function is only available for versions after REV A...

Page 12: ...86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 12 3 Development Environment setting 3 1 Interface Connecting and Setting 3 1 Note Pay attention to the Plus n Minus of the power connector reverse connection...

Page 13: ...u can the correct connections are as follow 3 2 If you are using DRV8825 instead of A4988 The correct connections are as follow 3 3 3 You are suggested to connect all the Periphery modules before test...

Page 14: ...858 14 3 4 Then windows will open the dialog box found new hardware wizard check no not this time then click next to continue 3 5 Then windows will open the dialog box found new hardware wizard Check...

Page 15: ...ETECH www geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 15 3 6 Specify installation directory where FT232RQ is to install driver Click browse to find the directory and click next to conti...

Page 16: ...EEETECH www geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 16 3 7 If everything goes well windows will install the Serial Driver for GT2560 3 8 The graph below shows installation completed...

Page 17: ...0 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 17 Now you can find the corresponding Serial port in device manager of windows 3 9 3 3 File Burning Windows users need install driver before uploading The board Tools Board...

Page 18: ...GEEETECH www geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 18 3 10 Configuring serial interface Tools Serial Port the corresponding COM Port of GT2560 usually the last one As shown below...

Page 19: ...geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 19 3 11 Load in the file you need to burn Click the check button to check if it is right and then click the button to upload firmware as show...

Page 20: ...om Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 20 3 13 Upon uploading the LED indicator corresponding to the TX RX and L on the GT2560 will blink if they stop blinking it means the file has been upl...

Page 21: ...w for those not mentioned just leave them as default define BAUDRATE 250000 This parameter is for the baud rate of serial port Note a successful communication can be realized only when the Baud rate o...

Page 22: ...risks when the extruder operates before reaching the rated temperature If you use other 3D Printer such as printer to make Chocolates 45 is appropriate so that the parameter configured to a lower val...

Page 23: ...the position of the origin is the minimum the parameter is 1 if it is the maximum the parameter is 1 define X_MAX_POS 205 define X_MIN_POS 0 define Y_MAX_POS 205 define Y_MIN_POS 0 define Z_MAX_POS 2...

Page 24: ...ases these figure should be calculated by yourself you can refer to http calculator josefprusa cz steppers So far the commonest parameters have been configured and the printer can work now In addition...

Page 25: ...eetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 25 3 The stepper motor on for the extruder doesn t turn By default in the firmware only when the temperature of the extruder reaches 170 C can...

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