Selection of microcontroller board and stepper motor driver for FDM 3D printing to reduce power consumption

This article explores the use of microcontrollers and stepper motor drivers to improve the performance of electronic components in FDM 3D printing machines. The study is aimed at improving the efficiency and quality of printing systems through the correct choice of printer control electronics without replacing stepper motors and heating elements. The results show that the correct choice of microcontroller board and stepper motor driver can be used to reduce the power consumption of 3D printer electronic components by 6.5% without other changes in the design of the 3D printer. At the same time, these changes may slightly increase the overall print quality, speed, and reduce noise during printing, depending on the selected configuration of the 3D printer electronics.