3D_Printer

🖨️ 3D Printer Project (Open Source)

An open-source 3D printer project built using Arduino Mega 2560 and RAMPS 1.6.
This project aims to provide a fully customizable and affordable 3D printing solution for hobbyists, makers, and engineers.

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🚀 Features

• ✅ Based on Marlin Firmware (2.1.2.4)
• ✅ Supports 12864 LCD
• ✅ Designed for PLA filament
• ✅ Manual calibration + test models included
• ✅ Easy to build & modify

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🧰 Hardware Used

Component	Description
Arduino Mega 2560	Main controller
RAMPS 1.6	Motor & heater driver board
A4988 Drivers	Stepper motor drivers
12864 LCD	User interface
NEMA 17 Motors	X, Y, Z axes and extruder
Power Supply	12V or 24V

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🖥️ Software & Firmware

• Firmware: Marlin 2.1.2.4
• Host Software: Ultimaker Cura
• Slicing Tools: Cura, PrusaSlicer, etc.

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🧪 Test Models

Included under models/:

• Calibration cube (xyzCalibration_cube.stl)
• G-code samples
• Preview models (.glb)

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⚙️ Configuration

Firmware settings adjusted for:

• Steps/mm:
  • X: 80
  • Y: 80
  • Z: 400
• Movement Area:
  • X: 220 mm
  • Y: 220 mm
  • Z: 250 mm

Configured in firmware/Marlin_V2/Marlin-2.1.2.4/Marlin/Configuration.h

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🛠️ Build Instructions

1. Flash Marlin firmware using PlatformIO
2. Wire up RAMPS, motors, endstops, and heaters
3. Connect LCD and calibrate movement
4. Test with included .gcode files

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🤝 Contributing

Pull requests are welcome. Feel free to fork and suggest improvements.

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📄 License

MIT License – use, modify, and distribute freely.

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📫 Contact

If you have questions, feel free to open an issue or reach me at:

📧 abdalrahmanelsokarey@gmail.com

📱 01022873425

🛠️ Installation

Clone the repository to your local machine:

```bash git clone https://github.com/AbdelrahmanELsokary/3D_Printer.git

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