Hi All.
I'm new to 3d printers and the like, but have experience of CNC plasma cutters - I have already built one = but that used a BOB and BIG hardware drivers.
RAMPS 1.4 is somewhat of a mystery to me.
So, to start I'm using a Windows 7 (x64) PC to run the latest version (I believe) of Arduino 1.8.0.
This connects via a USB cable directly from the motherboard to the ArduinoMega 2560 board - it came in kit, I am sure it is a "nasty cheap Chinese thing" (everything else (below) came in the same kit).
After much faffing and the odd swear word, I discovered it is using the CH340 chipset.
I've downloaded the Chinese driver and successfully got the example sketch "blink" working. Awesome.
So, I believe my board is working.
Should I upload Marlin-1.0.2-2 now or attach the red "Robotale" board that has the stepper controllers on and an addition "smart adaptor" to power the RepRap Discount Full Graphic Smart Controller from bigtree-tech.com?
Do I need to edit the files for Marlin to make it work with the CH340 chipset and screen?
If so, what changes and where?
Currently there are no motors, print heads, stop switches or anything else connected - I figured "one step at a time"!
Any help, advice or pointing in the right direction will be greatly received and I'm sure there will be others like me following this path.
With kind regards
Dan
I'm new to 3d printers and the like, but have experience of CNC plasma cutters - I have already built one = but that used a BOB and BIG hardware drivers.
RAMPS 1.4 is somewhat of a mystery to me.
So, to start I'm using a Windows 7 (x64) PC to run the latest version (I believe) of Arduino 1.8.0.
This connects via a USB cable directly from the motherboard to the ArduinoMega 2560 board - it came in kit, I am sure it is a "nasty cheap Chinese thing" (everything else (below) came in the same kit).
After much faffing and the odd swear word, I discovered it is using the CH340 chipset.
I've downloaded the Chinese driver and successfully got the example sketch "blink" working. Awesome.
So, I believe my board is working.
Should I upload Marlin-1.0.2-2 now or attach the red "Robotale" board that has the stepper controllers on and an addition "smart adaptor" to power the RepRap Discount Full Graphic Smart Controller from bigtree-tech.com?
Do I need to edit the files for Marlin to make it work with the CH340 chipset and screen?
If so, what changes and where?
Currently there are no motors, print heads, stop switches or anything else connected - I figured "one step at a time"!
Any help, advice or pointing in the right direction will be greatly received and I'm sure there will be others like me following this path.
With kind regards
Dan