# reprap-prusa-i3-documents
by Jannik Beyerstedt from Hamburg, Germany
[jannikbeyerstedt.de](http://jannikbeyerstedt.de) | [Github](https://github.com/jbeyerstedt)
## my "private" settings
These are the settings and tests I use for my reprap prusa i3 build.
## configuration
- prusa i3 sheet model
- wodden sheets, watercut. reenfoced at the top by some piece of wood
- simple selfmade wooden filament spool holder at the top
- all metric standards
- T2.5 belts
- electronics
- RAMPS 1.4
- mkII headbed
- NEMA17 stepper motors
- 200W 12V power supply by meanwell
- extruder/ hotend
- 3mm filament
- J-Head
- Greg´s Wade Extruder (currently installing a new generation)
- currently installing a new layer fan
## location of settings files
#### OS X:
- Slic3r: ~/Library/Application Support/Slic3r
- printrun: ~/.pronsolerc
##### Windows:
- Slic3r:
- printrun:
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## checklists
first idea - to be further enhanced
### turning the printer on
- check the repository for new (slic3r) settings
- connect USB
- open pronterface
- click "connect" in printrun
- connect mains power
- click "setPP" to give initial position
- check fan position
- if not stored in parking position:
- home X-axis
- home Y-axis
- set zero point of Z-axis
- check endstops
- check belt tension
### pre print check
- turn on heat to 190°C
- clean hotend nozzle
- click "goStartPos"
- extrude some filament until steady stream
- start print
### turning the printer off
- turn heat off
- click "goParkPos" to move to storing position
- click "Motors off"
- click "disconnect" in printrun
- disconnect mains power
- disconnect USB
