Tevo Tarantula info and auto bed level
Upgrades and Fixes
Problem
The initial 3D printer started producing parts with material application issues after several months of use.
Solution
- Installed roller bearing slides
- Upgraded to a high-quality print head
- Added 3D touch bed leveling
Problem
Struggled with control boards and setting up the Tevo Tarantula. Purchased a complete configured GenL ver 1 from eBay, which did not work as expected.
Solution
- Purchased a SKR v1.3 from eBay with a display.
- Learned about driver options and UART mode.
- Configured SilentStepStick TMC2208-based drivers for dynamic control through UART.
- Set jumpers for micro-step configuration and current control through GCode commands (M906).
Overview
Configuring the SKR v1.3 board and TMC2208 drivers for the Tevo Tarantula.
Parts
- SKR v1.3 control board
- TMC2208 drivers (originally 4 A4988 drivers from eBay)
- Display
Steps
1. Learned about UART mode and its benefits. 2. Set jumpers for the board configuration. 3. Watched a YouTube video on putting REPRAP firmware on the board (https://youtu.be/Mw-Gg3y__Go).
Notes
- UART mode allows for dynamic control through firmware.
- TMC2208 drivers offer performance gains and easier configuration.
- Decided to use Duet 2 WiFi for future 3D printers.
Build and Project
Overview
Printing a rail mount for the Tevo Tarantula to allow for a recessed rail carriage.
Parts
- Rail mount
Steps
- Printed the rail mount.
Notes
- Rail mount allows for a recessed rail carriage.
Research and Information
Summary
Experienced significant challenges with eBay-purchased control boards and drivers for the Tevo Tarantula.
Key Points
- Configuring Marlin and display adapters was difficult.
- eBay-purchased boards often come with incorrect drivers (A4988 instead of TCM2208).
- UART mode allows for dynamic stepper motor control through firmware.
- Decided to use Duet 2 WiFi for future 3D printers due to frustrations with eBay-purchased components.