Controller assembling on other side?

Lilly · March 10, 2022, 6:28pm

I have buy one F350 but a little missing options make me big trouble !
i Need the Controller on the other side, but after first steps to mirror the controller on the other side, i see the X-Axis Cable is to short, then i think to flip the linear Module, but then are right left reversed (rotate wrong)
Then i look for a little (30cm) power extended cable from "power adapter >>> to Controller But nothing in Store or somewhere

Not everyone desk or work place is the same

“The easy way will be” when Snapmaker modify the Firmware for a reverse option (Firmware) for the reverse functions in the X-Axis
Please Snapmaker think about this improvement, so the User can left or right Side assemble the Controller So the User have the Option to assembled to right or left side the controller

Thanks
Lilly&Tomislav

clewis · March 10, 2022, 9:47pm

This isn’t necessarily the best advice, but Luban does support mirroring around the X axis. You could flip the X axis, then mirror the object in Luban’s X axis to correct.

For the power, I’m not sure how that’s setup on the v2. If it’s connected to the base, you can probably just unscrew it, and let it sit anywhere that’s convenient nearby.

bobby4718 · March 10, 2022, 9:59pm

I’m not sure why you would need a cable extension from the power supply to the controller, could you not just use a typical extension cord and put the power supply closer to the controller? If it is because you have the machine raised, want the power supply on the ground, and the cable doesn’t reach, try putting the power supply on a chair.

Lilly · March 11, 2022, 12:21am

because i have make a own housing from aluminium and glas, because fire accident
with real glass sliding doors from 3 sides

When the Snapmaker housing would have real glass instead of plastic, then I would have bought it

I always have a print that lasts more than 24 hours, I sleep better that way

I’m almost done with the raw build

If anyone is interested I can post photos

Lilly · March 11, 2022, 12:24am

I hope the developers recognize the idea for the options mirroring the coontroller with only one change in the Firmware “X-AXIS Reverse”

more flexible setup !

brent113 · March 11, 2022, 12:27am

You could compile a modified version to accomplish that, it’s a trivial change. The firmware requires compiling it though, it’s not possible to do with an eeprom setting without an extreme amount of work.

Just change this

github.com

Snapmaker/Snapmaker2-Controller/blob/016df380401704a9d1c678df98521b14699b6ae7/Marlin/Configuration.h#L971

      
        
            /**
             * Software machine size
             */
            #if NONE(SCARA, DELTA) && NONE(DUAL_X_CARRIAGE, Y_DUAL_STEPPER_DRIVERS, Z_DUAL_STEPPER_DRIVERS)
              #define SW_MACHINE_SIZE
            #endif
            
            

            
// Invert the stepper direction. Change (or reverse the motor connector) if an axis goes the wrong way.
            #if DISABLED(SW_MACHINE_SIZE)
            #define INVERT_X_DIR true
            #define INVERT_Y_DIR true
            #define INVERT_Z_DIR true
            #endif // DISABLED(SW_MACHINE_SIZE)
            
            
// @section extruder
            
            
// For direct drive extruder v9 set to true, for geared extruder set to false.
            #define INVERT_E0_DIR true
            #define INVERT_E1_DIR false
            #define INVERT_E2_DIR false

May also have to change the endstop to be a min endstop rather than a max endstop and change the homing direction. Haven’t tried it. The configuration is straightforward enough

bobby4718 · March 11, 2022, 2:11am

Definitely would be interested in photos. I think there may even be a thread for diy enclosures, though posting here’s good too!

happyjack0 · March 11, 2022, 7:53am

I have extended the cable of the X-axis and everything works as before.

Lilly · March 12, 2022, 9:49pm

sorry for my english !

@brent113 thx for help, but its right, after each update i must modify and compiling the new firmware ?
or only onetime ?
I didnt know Snapmaker has Marlin

Lilly · March 12, 2022, 9:51pm

i have write to the Snapmaker Support because i think im not the only one User who have this problem, or wish the Controller on the other side , now i wait at first what they will/can do

Lilly · March 12, 2022, 10:00pm

Not finish yet

Top, back, bottom aluminium plate

the Touch Pad and the Filament will be outside later

Glas on rolling rails from 3 sides

Space for Power Adapter and RGB Controller at the top

The glas becomes Laser Protect foil

Did somewone knows its fit for the new 10W Laser , because he works up to 540nM , the foil is up to 520Nm ?
Some specialist here ?

I’m always open to ideas

sdj544 · March 13, 2022, 12:16am

Interesting.
Usually when someone wants the controller on the other side, it’s because they can only access their machine from front and left.
Your setup is the same orientation as is intended with the SM enclosure.

-S

Lilly · March 13, 2022, 12:30am

the machine should stay as it is, but i want to have the cables at the back

Lilly · March 26, 2022, 6:29pm

little more steps …

now waiting for Glas and more bearings

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