TIDM-PRINTERPACK

40-Pin Boosterpack for 3D Printer Control

TIDM-PRINTERPACK

Design files

Overview

This design is a 40-pin boosterpack which incorporates all of the necessary components for 3D printer operation. Convenient location of all I/O headers and inclusion of firmware allows developers to immediately start creating their own cost-effective 3D printers.  Although the original intent is to be used as a low-cost solution for 3D printer control, at its core are four DRV8825 stepper motor drivers that allow the boosterpack to also operate in any application where multiple stepper motors are needed.

Features
  • Four on-board DRV8825 stepper motor drivers for extruder and X,Y, and Z motor control
  • Current limiting technology incorporation for motor overcurrent conditions
  • Three CSD18534KCS N-channel MOSFETs for voltage boost of extruder resistors, heated bed, and fans
  • Support tested with multiple software programs including Pronterface and Repetier
  • µSD card slot included for printing without the need for a host computer
  • Circuit design tested with firmware, User's Guide, and design files included
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A fully assembled board has been developed for testing and performance validation only, and is not available for sale.

Design files & products

Design files

Download ready-to-use system files to speed your design process.

TIDU544A.PDF (6739 KB)

Reference design overview and verified performance test data

TIDRCL6.PDF (219 KB)

Complete listing of design components, reference designators, and manufacturers/part numbers

TIDC877.ZIP (296 KB)

Design file that contains information on physical board layer of design PCB

TIDRCL7.ZIP (645 KB)

PCB layer plot file used for generating PCB design layout

TIDRCL5.PDF (65 KB)

Detailed schematic diagram for design layout and components

Products

Includes TI products in the design and potential alternatives.

Stepper motor drivers

DRV882545-V, 2.5-A bipolar stepper motor driver with current regulation and 1/32 microstepping  

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
MSP430 microcontrollers

MSP430F552925 MHz MCU with 128KB Flash, 8KB SRAM, 12-bit ADC, comparator, DMA, UART/SPI/I2C, USB, HW multiplier

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
MOSFETs

CSD18534KCS60-V, N channel NexFET™ power MOSFET, single TO-220, 9.5 mOhm

Data sheet: PDF | HTML

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Software

Support software

TIDC876 — 40-Pin Boosterpack for 3D Printer Control Firmware

Supported products & hardware

Supported products & hardware

Hardware development
Reference design
TIDM-PRINTERPACK 40-Pin Boosterpack for 3D Printer Control
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TIDC876 40-Pin Boosterpack for 3D Printer Control Firmware

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Version: 01.00.00.0A
Release date: Oct 18, 2015
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TIDM-PRINTERPACK 40-Pin Boosterpack for 3D Printer Control

Release Information

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* Design guide 3D Printerpack: 40-Pin Boosterpack for 3D Printer Control Design Guide (Rev. A) Dec 17, 2014

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