TIDA-00293

Best-in-class Combination Stereolithography 3D Printer Development Using DLP® Technology

TIDA-00293

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Overview

This DLP® 3D printer reference design employs our DLP 3D structured light software sevelopment kit (SDK) and enables you to build best-in-class resolution 3D objects. The highly-differentiated DLP technology uses stereo-lithography technique popular in high-accuracy and high-speed 3D printing. This reference design features the DLP LightCrafter™ 4500 evaluation module (EVM), showcasing the DLP 0.45” WXGA chipset to accurately expose object layers. The design also uses our low-power MSP430 embedded processor to synchronize layer exposure with motor control for precise incremental 3D builds.

Features
  • Integrated motor drive routine
  • Adaptive GUI for customizing layer sequences
  • Modular system design to port to other DLP chipsets
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Design files & products

Design files

Download ready-to-use system files to speed your design process.

TIDU503.PDF (983 K)

Test results for the reference design, including efficiency graphs, test prerequisites and more

TIDR157A.PDF (433 K)

Detailed schematic diagram for design layout and components

TIDRA57.PDF (93 K)

Detailed schematic diagram for design layout and components

TIDRA58.PDF (34 K)

Detailed schematic diagram for design layout and components

TIDRA59.PDF (322 K)

Detailed schematic diagram for design layout and components

TIDRA60.PDF (206 K)

Complete listing of design components, reference designators, and manufacturers/part numbers

TIDRA61.PDF (196 K)

Complete listing of design components, reference designators, and manufacturers/part numbers

TIDRA62.PDF (207 K)

Complete listing of design components, reference designators, and manufacturers/part numbers

TIDC573.ZIP (1230 K)

Detailed overview of design layout for component placement

TIDRA63.ZIP (849 K)

Detailed overview of design layout for component placement

TIDRA64.ZIP (3324 K)

Detailed overview of design layout for component placement

TIDC086A.ZIP (4061 K)

Design file that contains information on physical board layer of design PCB

TIDC572.ZIP (10232 K)

Design file that contains information on physical board layer of design PCB

Products

Includes TI products in the design and potential alternatives.

MSP430 microcontrollers

MSP430F241016 MHz MCU with 56KB Flash, 4KB SRAM, 12-bit ADC, comparator, I2C/SPI/UART, HW multiplier

Data sheet: PDF
Stepper motor drivers

DRV882545-V, 2.5-A bipolar stepper motor driver with current regulation and 1/32 microstepping  

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Visible products (420 to 700 nm)

DLP4500DLP® 0.45 WXGA DMD

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Visible products (420 to 700 nm)

DLPC350Digital Controller for DLP4500 DMD and DLP4500NIR DMD

Data sheet: PDF | HTML

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Hardware

Evaluation board

DLPLCR4500EVM — DLP® LightCrafter™ 4500

The DLP® LightCrafter™ 4500 development module provides a flexible light steering solution with high brightness and resolution for industrial, medical and scientific applications. DLP LightCrafter 4500 features the 0.45 WXGA chipset and offers a compelling combination of resolution, (...)

User guide: PDF
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Software

Technical documentation

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Type Title Date
Solution guide TI DLP Technology for 3D Printing (Rev. E) Apr. 08, 2016
Technical article Under the hood of a 3-D printer – Part 1 PDF | HTML Jun. 09, 2015
Test report TIDA-00293 3D Printer Test Results Aug. 22, 2014

Related design resources

Hardware development

EVALUATION BOARD
DLPLCR4500EVM DLP® LightCrafter™ 4500

Reference designs

REFERENCE DESIGN
DLP4500-C350REF High Resolution, Portable Light Steering Reference Design using DLP Technology

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