Snapmaker2-Controller Hardware Connection

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This is the hardware connection of the Snapmaker2-Controller, it indicates how different modules communicate with each other via CAN-bus.

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Controller <-> Luban

  • USB to UART: Communication between Controller and Luban is original Marlin supported Gcode.

Controller <-> HMI

  • UART: Communication with HMI using SSTP (Snapmaker simple transformation protocol)
  • USB 2.0: Provides the link to read/write USB stick plugged in

Controller <-> 3D printing module

  • Wired link: stepper signals (enable, direction, step signals)
  • CAN bus:
    • identify and configure the module
    • upgrade module
    • read probe sensor
    • read filament sensor
    • read/write nozzle temperature
    • set FAN1/FAN2 speed
    • set PID parameters

Controller <-> Laser module

  • Wired link: laser power (remapped from step signal)
  • CAN bus:
    • identify and configure the module
    • upgrade module
    • read/write laser focus data
    • Set FAN speed
  • UART bus (remapped from enable and direction signals):
    • upgrade camera module
    • get Bluetooth MAC address
    • get/set Bluetooth name

Controller <-> CNC module

  • CAN bus:
    • identify and configure the module
    • upgrade module
    • set spindle speed

Controller <-> Linear modules

  • Wired link: stepper signals (enable, direction, step signals)
  • CAN bus:
    • identify and configure the module
      • e.g. distinguish X, Y, Z linear modules
    • upgrade module
    • get the lead
    • get the length
    • get end_stop status

Controller <-> Rotary module

  • Wired link: stepper signals (enable, direction, step signals)
  • CAN bus:
    • identify and configure the module
    • upgrade module

Controller <-> Enclosure add-on

  • CAN bus:
    • indentify and configure module
    • upgrade module
    • get door status (open / closed)
    • set light bar brightness
    • set FAN speed

Controller <-> Power Module

  • 24V provider
  • Wired link: Power-Loss signal

HMI <-> Snapmaker Luban

  • Wi-Fi API
    • file transfer
    • get machine status
    • G-code commands
    • remote printing control
    • …

HMI <-> Laser camera

  • Bluetooth
    • control LED
    • take pictures
    • file transferring
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From the information on the controller released, it looks like you can make a manual pulse controller, but do you have plans to make a snap maker?

I know some people think it’s unnecessary since it can be controlled by a touch panel, but I personally would like to see it made if possible…

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Hi Edwin,

What do you mean by * Wired link: stepper signals (enable, direction, step signals) for rotary module ?
I want to attach a solenoid valve at the step signal. DO you think I can get the SteP signal from Add on 2 cable ?