Ramps 1.4 has two power inputs, how to connect? (no replies)
Hi guys, my Ramps has an input for 11 Amp and one for 5 Amp. It is a Ramps from the Gadgets 3D kit. However, my PSU just has one output (that I know of). Also, this PSU has enough power to supply more...
View ArticleMy Taurino Mega + RAMPS 1.4 is not working (no replies)
Hello, I've successfully connected my old Xbox 360 12V 203 watt PSU to my RAMPS board with nothing else connected but a single stepper motor for x-axis. I am trying to bench test this to make sure I...
View ArticleMonitoring RAMPS 1.4 driver temperature (1 reply)
I ran into the issue of my Z-drive overheating to the point where the Z-axis would not move anymore. I went and stuck a larger, faster fan to help keep the temperature from overheating again. Is there...
View ArticleEach axis moves in one direction only (1 reply)
Hello, just finished the assembly of my prusa with arduina mega and ramps 1.4. Ad discribed in [reprap.org] i used the arduino software Version 0023 for uploading. The Ramps 1.4 Testcode works fine....
View ArticleLayer Shifting (1 reply)
Good Afternoon! I built a Mendel90 from a kit from Nophead, and it is using Melzi electronics. I am using Slic3r to generate gcode files and using Pronterface to operate my printer. What I am noticing...
View ArticleProblem with taurino board (no replies)
Hello people. I have been building a printer. After connect all motors , home switch, termistors and nozzle i got it to move all axis manualy. Then i connect the board to pc and after configured the...
View Article12V AUX, How do they work? (3 replies)
I bought a Prusa i3 8" kit from MakerFarm - which uses RAMPS 1.4. I am attaching the Magma hot end. because this hot end gets so hot, MakerFarm reccommends that the fan for the hot end always blow on...
View ArticleDouble motor z axis (1 reply)
Hi there, I like building things, so i've been working on a crazy idea of building my own 3D printer. I decided to go for a 3D printer using 2 motors on the z axis, but i'm a bit confused about...
View ArticleOption to operate a solenoid when extruder feeding (no replies)
Been reading up wherever possible, starting a build shortly of a Delta Pi, using Ramps 1.4 to control things, and I am wondering if it's possible to have a control signal for a solenoid that will...
View ArticlePower to heatbed (no replies)
I've tested the motors connected to my RAMPS 1.4 and they work fine. When I just connect the thermistors and attach the extruder (D10) and heatbed (D08) there seems to be no power getting to the...
View ArticleRAMPS 1.4 - Error during uploading Firmware (1 reply)
Hi, I recently received a RAMPS 1.4 KIT from ebay. It's a Chinese Sainsmart kit. The first thing I do after I opened the box was to mount the RAMPS on the Arduino 2560 rev3. After : - I plugged the...
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How to connect ATX PS ON (green) wire to RAMPS 1.4 (2 replies)
Hello, I would to like to connect the PS ON/green wire to my RAMPS1.4, so that I can programmatically switch on/off ATX PSU using M80 and M81 commands. All the instructions I could find simply mention...
View ArticleHow to turn off LCD? (no replies)
Hello, Here is my second question of the day. :) Is there any way to turn off LCD display? I know some people prefer printing off SD card, to eliminiate another point of failure (PC). However, I just...
View ArticleNewbie needing help!! (3 replies)
Hello fellow reprappers, I am currently building my first reprap, and I'm having some problems. I'm using RAMPS 1.4 with an Iduino Mega 2560. Basically, I connected all the stepper motors, drivers,...
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Let's talk about the 3D ramps dev kit LCD display + marlin (no replies)
sainsmart 3D ramps kit .I am one of CS of ebay seller trade_spotting.Now I just show you how to use the 3D ramps kit. 3D Dev is a new technology.I am also a rookie.I hope you will pardon me for doing...
View ArticleArduino's RAMP getting very hot (1 reply)
Hi All, I am using RAMPS 1.4 and have been printing sometime (few months). I could not recall what was changes on my setting which now getting an issue: in the middle of printing and sometime just...
View ArticleMore RepRapDiscount/LCD Repetier issues? (4 replies)
Well, issue. This one doesn't seem to fit any of the 'standard' problems, and I'm scratching my head. Extrude forward, all is good with the world. Retract? LCD goes bonkers. Motor skips steps. LCD...
View Articlehelp (2 replies)
'm new and would like to print on paper plate to move to the plate, someone could pass me the link to download the schedule board to print?
View Articlestepper motor insufficient torque (2 replies)
Hello, I'm new on this forum. I'm testing my RAMPS1.4 with 4 motors (X,Y,Z,E) and HotEnd (no HeatBed). They are working. However, the motors cannot generate sufficient torque. I thought whether a...
View Articleheated bed difficulty (no replies)
Greetings guys, I'm having difficulty getting my heated bed to operate. I'm using the following software. Repetier V0.90c Arduino 0022 Ramps 1.4 Temperature sensor is functioning, And the bed is...
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