Gen7 Endstop v1.3.1 is the latest version in the development of Gen7 Endstop. It works fine on 5 V controllers as well as on 3.3 V based ones.
Gen7 Endstop is Open Hardware. You can order kits, saving you from collecting components at various distributors, or buy fully assembled parts.
Get Gen7 Endstop PCBs from RepRap DIY (Traumflug's outlet).
If you want to make them yourself you can find production files in the release documents folder of the Github repository and manufacturing instructions on the Gen7 main page.
Get Gen7 Endstop Parts Kits from RepRap DIY (Traumflug's outlet).
Get Gen7 Endstops from RepRap DIY (Traumflug's outlet).
Here are instructions on how to make a Gen7 Endstop.
Name | Count | Designations | Remarks |
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Resistor 180 Ohms | 1 | R1 | |
Resistor 1 kOhms | 1 | R2 | |
Resistor 2.2 kOhms | 1 | R3 | |
LED 3 mm Red | 1 | LED1 | |
Photointerrupter TCST1103 | 1 | U1 | This one is without mounting flange. |
Photointerrupter TCST2103 | 1 | U1 | Electrically the same, with mounting flange. |
Molex KK100 3-Pin Header | 1 | CONN1 | |
Cable Connector for the above | 1 | ||
Crimp Contact for the above | 3 |
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Now we're done, these pictures show the work of RepRap user StevBrennan:
If you don't want to etch or buy an endstop board, here is a veroboard version.
A first test would be to connect Vcc and GND, only.
With everything wired correctly, it should run through the general endstop test just fine.
TBD