From a69ca3d0cb8a0c28187291bf331ee3dbf3d590c2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Brian Almeida Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 14:47:23 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md --- README.md | 14 +++++++------- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 9000d19..57df980 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -4,17 +4,17 @@ BoxTurtle Automated Filament Changer (requires AFC-Klipper-Add-On (Beta)) ![BT_Render](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/c06e961f-8d1d-41ae-9c80-036669ba2657) [![Join me on Discord](https://discord.com/api/guilds/1229586267671629945/widget.png?style=banner2)](https://discord.gg/eT8zc3bvPR) -Box turtle is exactly what it appears to be. An open source AMS style filament changer for klipper machines. -Box turtle uses AFC-Klipper add on found [Here](https://github.com/ArmoredTurtle/AFC-Klipper-Add-On). -The goal of BoxTurtle is to deliver a user experience as close to an AMS as possible in vanilla klipper. i.e. an "AMS" for any klipperized printer regardless of form factor but VORON Design printers in particular. +BoxTurtle is exactly what it appears to be — an open source AMS style filament changer for [Klipper](https://klipper3d.org) machines. +BoxTurtle requires the AFC-Klipper Add-On (found [here](https://github.com/ArmoredTurtle/AFC-Klipper-Add-On)). +The goal of BoxTurtle is to deliver a user experience as close to an AMS as possible in vanilla Klipper. i.e. an "AMS" for any klipperized printer regardless of form factor but [VORON Design](https://vorondesign.com) printers in particular. -If you appreciate the work we are doing, you can support us [Here](https://www.armoredturtle.com/pages/donate). +If you appreciate the work we are doing, you can support us [here](https://www.armoredturtle.com/pages/donate). # How it works -BoxTurtle is an automated, lane-based filament changing system, also known by some as a "Type B MMU." Each lane is equipped with its own dedicated motor that moves filament to and from the tool head independently, eliminating the need for a selector cart or servos. Synchronization between the lane motor and the tool head occurs when the filament triggers a [sensor](https://github.com/ArmoredTurtle/Filatector) located in or near the tool head. +BoxTurtle is an automated, lane-based filament changing system, also known by some as a "Type B MMU." Each lane is equipped with its own dedicated motor that moves filament to and from the tool head independently, eliminating the need for a selector cart or servos. Synchronization between the lane motor and the tool head occurs when the filament triggers a sensor (such as [FilaTector](https://github.com/ArmoredTurtle/Filatector)) that is located in or near the tool head. -To accommodate any differences in rotation distance between the extruder in the tool head and the lane motors, BoxTurtle uses a toolhead buffer, such as the [belay by annex engineering](https://github.com/Annex-Engineering/Belay) or the [TurtleNeck](https://github.com/ArmoredTurtle/TurtleNeck) by ArmoredTurtle. This system is "bufferless," meaning no filament boxes (no spaghetti boxes) are required, similar to the AMS. Each lane features an independent respooler equipped with a brushed motor, which helps rewind the spool and assists the lane motor in feeding the filament smoothly. This prevents issues like spool tangling or "bucking." +To accommodate any differences in rotation distance between the extruder in the tool head and the lane motors, BoxTurtle uses a toolhead buffer, such as the [Belay by Annex Engineering](https://github.com/Annex-Engineering/Belay) or the [TurtleNeck](https://github.com/ArmoredTurtle/TurtleNeck) by ArmoredTurtle. This system is "bufferless," meaning no filament boxes (no spaghetti boxes) are required, similar to the AMS. Each lane features an independent respooler equipped with a brushed motor, which helps rewind the spool and assists the lane motor in feeding the filament smoothly. This prevents issues like spool tangling or "bucking." For precise PWM control of the brushed motors, BoxTurtle relies on a custom MCU, AFC-lite, developed by [Isik's Tech @xbst](https://github.com/xbst/AFC-Lite/) While the system currently supports BTT MMB CAN, this is a temporary solution to facilitate broader testing and will not be a permanent feature. @@ -28,5 +28,5 @@ For precise PWM control of the brushed motors, BoxTurtle relies on a custom MCU, # Slicer configuration -Orca Slicer is the prefered slicer for BoxTurtle use. +Orca Slicer is the preferred slicer for BoxTurtle use. ![Screenshot (57)](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b0e93466-8c66-42dd-9105-e7e3ecdc08f2)