1. Heated bed
The heated bed is connected to the 12V power supply and the GND pin on the Creality v2.1 board.
2. X-carriage
The X-carriage is connected to the MOTOR_ENABLE, Z_MIN_ENDSTOP, and FAN_0 pins on the Creality v2.1 board.
3. Extruder
The extruder is connected to the HEATER, MOTOR_ENABLE, and FAN_1 pins on the Creality v2.1 board.
4. Y-limit switch
The Y-limit switch is connected to the SENSOR_1 and SENSOR_2 pins on the Creality v2.1 board.
5. Z-limit switch
The Z-limit switch is connected to the SENSOR_3 and SENSOR_4 pins on the Creality v2.1 board.
6. Hotend thermistor
The hotend thermistor is connected to the THERMISTOR pin on the Creality v2.1 board.
7. Back cooling fan (optional):
The back cooling fan is connected to the FAN_2 pin on the Creality v2.1 board.
8. Front cooling fan (optional)
The front cooling fan is connected to the FAN_3 pin on the Creality v2.1 board.
2.X-axis motor:
The X-axis motor is connected to the MOTOR_ENABLE and MOTOR_0 pins on the Creality v2.1 board.
3. Y-axis motor:
The Y-axis motor is connected to the MOTOR_ENABLE and MOTOR_1 pins on the Creality v2.1 board.
4. Z-axis motor:
The Z-axis motor is connected to the MOTOR_ENABLE and MOTOR_2 pins on the Creality v2.1 board.
5. EZSTART jumper (optional):
The EZSTART jumper is used to enable or disable the EzStart function on the Creality v2.1 board. When the jumper is in the enabled position, the EzStart function will be activated. When the jumper is in the disabled position, the EzStart function will be deactivated.
6. Power switch:
The power switch is used to turn on or off the Creality v2.1 board.
7. LCD screen:
The LCD screen is used to display the status of the Creality v2.1 board.
8. SD card slot:
The SD card slot is used to insert a SD card into the Creality v2.1 board. The SD card can be used to store files, such as G-code files, that can be run on the Creality v2.1 board.
9. Heat bed power connector:
The heat bed power connector is used to connect the 12V power supply to the heated bed on the Creality v2.1 board.
10. X-carriage limit switch connector:
The X-carriage limit switch connector is used to connect the X-carriage limit switch to the Creality v2.1 board.
11. Y-limit switch connector:
The Y-limit switch connector is used to connect the Y-limit switch to the Creality v2.1 board.
12. Z-limit switch connector:
The Z-limit switch connector is used to connect the Z-limit switch to the Creality v2.1 board.
13. Heated bed ground connector:
The heated bed ground connector is used to connect the GND pin on the heated bed to the Creality v2.1 board.
14. Extruder heater connector:
The extruder heater connector is used to connect the extruder heater to the Creality v2.1 board.
15. Extruder coolant connector:
The extruder coolant connector is used to connect the extruder coolant to the Creality v2.1 board.
16. LCD screen backlight LED:
The LCD screen backlight LED is used to light up the LCD screen on the Creality v2.1 board.
17. Heat bed power LED:
The heat bed power LED is used to indicate when the 12V power supply is connected to the heated bed on the Creality v2.1 board.
18. X-carriage motor enable LED:
The X-carriage motor enable LED is used to indicate when the X-carriage motor is enabled.
19. Y-axis motor enable LED:
The Y-axis motor enable LED is used to indicate when the Y-axis motor is enabled.
20. Z-axis motor enable LED:
The Z-axis motor enable LED is used to indicate when the Z-axis motor is enabled.
21. EzStart button:
The EzStart button is used to start or pause the printing process on the Creality v2.1 board.
22. Menu button:
The menu button is used to navigate through the menus on the Creality v2.1 board.
23. RESET button:
The reset button is used to reset the Creality v2.1 board to its default settings.
24. SD card slot cover:
The SD card slot cover is used to protect the SD card slot on the Creality v2.1 board.
25. X-carriage limit switch:
The X-carriage limit switch is used to detect when the X-axis carriage has reached the end of its travel.
26. Y-limit switch:
The Y-limit switch is used to detect when the Y-axis carriage has reached the end of its travel.
27. Z-limit switch:
The Z-limit switch is used to detect when the Z-axis carriage has reached the end of its travel.
FAQ’s:
1. What is the Creality v2.1 board?
The Creality v2.1 board is a controller board that can be used to control a 3D printer.
2. What are the features of the Creality v2.1 board?
The features of the Creality v2.1 board include a LCD screen, an SD card slot, and a heat bed power connector.
3. How do I connect the 12V power supply to the heated bed on the Creality v2.1 board?
The 12V power supply can be connected to the heated bed on the Creality v2.1 board by using the heat bed power connector.
4. How do I enable or disable the X-carriage motor on the Creality v2.1 board?
The X-carriage motor can be enabled or disabled by using the X-carriage motor enable LED.
5. How do I enable or disable the Y-axis motor on the Creality v2.1 board?
The Y-axis motor can be enabled or disabled by using the Y-axis motor enable LED.
6. How do I enable or disable the Z-axis motor on the Creality v2.1 board?
The Z-axis motor can be enabled or disabled by using the Z-axis motor enable LED.
7. What is the function of the EzStart button on the Creality v2.1 board?
The EzStart button is used to start or pause the printing process on the Creality v2.1 board.
8. What is the function of the menu button on the Creality v2.1 board?
The menu button is used to navigate through the menus on the Creality v2.1 board.
9. What is the function of the reset button on the Creality v2.1 board?
The reset button is used to reset the Creality v2.1 board to its default settings.
10. How do I access the menus on the Creality v2.1 board?
The menus can be accessed by using the menu button on the Creality v2.1 board.
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