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LittleRP and Raspberry Pi 3
Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2016 12:46 pm
by Nitros
Hi all,
Is it possible to upgrade my LittleRP with Raspberry Pi 3 to be able to use nanodlp software?
Re: LittleRP and Raspberry Pi 3
Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2016 12:06 am
by sgraber
Yup.
Re: LittleRP and Raspberry Pi 3
Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2016 2:14 am
by Nitros
Is it worth it?
Re: LittleRP and Raspberry Pi 3
Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2016 4:51 pm
by seblos
Yup.
Re: LittleRP and Raspberry Pi 3
Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2016 4:57 pm
by Nitros
Re: LittleRP and Raspberry Pi 3
Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2016 12:42 am
by seblos
No, stop.
Re: LittleRP and Raspberry Pi 3
Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2016 6:15 pm
by Mattasmack
I run my LittleRP with a Raspberry Pi 3 and the Photonic3D software (previously known as Creation Workshop Host). Version 1.0.0 worked fine; the current version 1.0.5 isn't working for some reason I haven't figured out yet. But the problem is in software somewhere, not in the LittleRP. It didn't work well with an original Raspberry Pi; it needs the additional processing power of the later versions.
I haven't tried NanoDLP software but it should work fine as well. I'm intrigued by its ability to directly talk to the stepper driver. I currently run the printer through a RAMPS board, and it would be nice to control directly instead and eliminate one circuit board and one cable from the back of my printer.
I really appreciate how I no longer have to worry about ruined prints from screensaver turning on, my wife switching to her account on the computer, accidentally opening or dragging a window onto the projector's screen, etc. Main difficulty I have currently is lack of a z homing switch. Manually homing the build platform when the printer isn't right next to the computer is not convenient. Currently I use a small tablet so that I can stand at the printer while homing, but the buttons on the screen are small and I've accidentally lowered the platform 10mm when I meant 1mm, causing it to stretch out my flexvat's bottom. (Happily it didn't break!) Any day now I'm going to make a z endstop holder for the LittleRP.