Analysis of 3D Printer Program Design Using 5 Volt DC Motor and Arduino Mega 2560

Abstract

The design of a program to control a 3D printer using a 5volt DC motor and Arduino Mega 2560 aims to create a system that can control the movement and printing process with high precision. In this study, Arduino Mega 2560 is used as the main controller that connects various components such as a 5 volt DC motor, sensors, and actuators to drive the 3D printer platform and extruder. The 5 volt DC motor was chosen because of its ability to provide sufficient torque to accurately move the X, Y, and Z axes on the 3D printer. The design process involves writing program code using the C++ programming language to control the movement of the motor according to the instructions from the G-code file received from the slicing software. This program is expected to minimize errors in printing and increase the operational efficiency of the 3D printer. The results of this study indicate that the use of Arduino Mega 2560 with a 5 volt DC motor can provide fairly accurate and stable control in the operation of the 3D printer, while maintaining optimal print quality. Thus, this system can be used as an alternative solution in the development of a cheaper and more efficient micro-controller-based 3D printer.