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Adaptrboard Installation


- Marco Busse

These instructions will describe the process of upgrading your original Printrbot Simple Metal or Printrbot Play by swapping out the stock Printrboard CPU with a new BIGTREETECH SKR Mini E3 v1.2 using Philip Mally's Adaptrboard. These instructions will focus on the Printrbot Simple metal, although the process for the Printrbot Play should be similiar.


Parts you will need


Required

In addition to your Printrbot Simple Metal (or other Printrbot printer), you will need the following:

  • BIGTREETECH SKR Mini E3 V1.2
  • Adaptrboard Kit (for your specific printer model)
  • 3D printed Control Board Mount, Fan Shroud, and Front/Rear Feet (see Step 2 )
  • 30mm x 30mm x 15mm 12V Fan
  • 2-Pin Micro JST 1.25 Connector Header (or whatever connector fits the fan above)
    • (May be included standard as part of future Adaptrboard kits)

Optional

There are also a variety of optional pieces you may need or wish to include in your install depending on your original equipment and installation choices. (See the Parts page for more detail.)

  • (4) M3x15 bolts - (For the M3 Nut version of the Mounting Board)
  • (4) M3 Nuts - (For the M3 Nut version of the Mounting Board)
  • (1) Heatsink - ~20mm x 10mm - (to cover SKR heated bed and extruder MOSFETs)
  • (1) 4 or 6 pin female ATX Molex connector + pins - ( to connect ATX power supply)
  • (~4 feet) 12 gauge wire - ( to connect ATX power supply + heated bed)
  • (1) 3 Pin JST-XH Female to Female Connector Cable - (to connect a Printrbot LED / NeoPixel board)
  • Wire Strippers ( to connect ATX power supply / heated bed / NeoPixel / etc)
  • Heatshrink wrap - ( to connect ATX power supply / heated bed / NeoPixel / etc)
  • Crimping tools or soldering iron - ( to connect ATX power supply / heated bed / NeoPixel / etc)

Instructions

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  1. Ensure the Printer is Functioning
  2. Print the Pieces
  3. Note your Current Settings
  4. Open the BTT Kit
  5. Open the Adaptrboard Kit
  6. Assemble the Adaptrboard / SKR Mini
  7. Disassemble the Printrboard
  8. Wire up the Adaptrboard / SKR Mini
  9. Install the new CPU
  10. Initial Power-On
  11. Update the Firmware / Basic Calibration
  12. Test Print

Optional Add-ons

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