Chapter 6
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Troubleshooting
6.1
General Troubleshooting Steps
This chapter details the troubleshooting steps for common problems encountered by users.
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Problem:
The LightCrafter 4500 projector will not connect to the DLP 3D Printer GUI.
Solution:
Make sure the LightCrafter 4500 GUI is not running on the PC and the LightCrafter 4500 is
connected to the PC. Reset the LightCrafter 4500.
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Problem:
The FTDI TTL-232R-3V3 will not connect to the DLP 3D Printer GUI.
Solution:
Make sure the cable is connected to the PC and the FTDI D2XX drivers are installed as
shown in
Section 2.2
. Wait for the FTDI device to enumerate on the USB and try printing again.
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Problem:
The print process does not start after the DLP 3D Printer GUI indicates that the upload is
complete.
Solution:
The communications between the PC and microcontroller may not be properly connected.
Check the connection of the TTL-232R-3V3 pins to the microcontroller board. Reset the DLP 3D
Printer by cycling the DC power and try printing again from the GUI.
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