Ramps Being Used For Laser Engraving (1 reply)
hi guys! just wanted to know if anyone had been able to use the RAMPS for laser etching/engraving, would be pretty cool and very useful, i wanted to try and do it for a 3D printer I'm building with...
View ArticleSpecs for the connectors (1 reply)
Hi, I would like to add some gadgets to the aux/servo connectors but I'm not able to find the specs - how much current they can drive each and in sum etc. According to the schematics they differ for...
View ArticleRambo board end stop mix-n-match (1 reply)
Is it ok to use a mixture of mechanical and optical end stops?. Is there a setup in Marlin that this will complicate? The reason I am asking is that I have both and my new machine Y axis carrage would...
View ArticleLCD commands? (no replies)
I am sure this has been asked before, but I could not find it in a search. I have the ramps 1.4 electronics and I believe the marlin EPOCS software? Someone can help me maybe. It's a makerfarm prusa...
View ArticleRamps 1.4 stepper test code weird noise (3 replies)
Hey, I finally got around to hooking up my ramps 1.4. The first thing I did was try and jog in marlin but that didn't work so I went back to basics and tried the testcode for the steppers. I fiddled...
View ArticleMega2560 Rev 3 driver (2 replies)
Can someone the me what the message "This device cannot start. (Code 10)" means when I'm trying to update my driver for the mega2650 rev 3? Yesterday, I did manage to connect from the com port, flash...
View ArticleRAMPS 1.4 / Marlin Firmware Modification (2 replies)
Hi All, I'm working on a project where I'd like to have a constant 12V output from the extruder outputs on the RAMPS 1.4 board during extrusion events. I'm currently trying to sift through the Marlin...
View ArticleRAMPS and Multiple Extruders (3 replies)
I have two questions that I need to answer before I select the electronics for my current RepRap build: 1. Is RAMPS the right choice for a machine with 2 extruders? (This is my current design--two...
View ArticlePossibly fried the connection for my heated bed... (5 replies)
Hello, I recently built a Mendel i2 and unfortunately the wires for my fan (going into D9) came into contact with the wires for my heated bed (D8) and it partially melted. I caught it before it got...
View ArticleFirmware For Prusa I3 (1 reply)
Hi, I have a problem with my motors. All the X, Y , and Z motors can only move in one direction. I read about a post here and I typed in the M119 command. When the end-stops are pressed, the show Low,...
View ArticleLCD panel chirp (2 replies)
Is there a way to turn off the chirp for everytime I press the button? I dont know about you guys but I find it really loud and annoying when pecking through the settings.
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calibration:( (1 reply)
Hi i am using marlins software everythings is fine. but layer slips when printing how can i calibrate? i found many page tuning a4988 but how ? my step motors properties 17hs1001.gif This picture how...
View ArticleRAMPS1.4/Marlin abnormal motor behavior? (1 reply)
I'm a relative beginner at this, so forgive me if I'm missing something extremely obvious. I have a RAMPS 1.4 with a slightly modified Marlin firmware. The modifications were to disable the...
View ArticleIncessant beep (1 reply)
I'm having a little difficulty setting up my RAMPS board with an LCD/SD card reader board. I got a bundle off of an ebay seller and the description and linked docs outlined the G3D controller and...
View ArticleRAMPS Fuse/MOSFET extremely hot, shut off print bed (no replies)
I have been running RAMPS 1.4 for about 6 months now. Yesterday after a 4 hour job I noticed a burnt electronics smell around the controller board, and now my heat bed wont stay for more than a...
View ArticleRamps 1.3 Stopping Servo Chatter (1 reply)
Hi Guys Been using the Auto level feature in latest Marlin with the Servo but the servo is const chattering away and gets very annoying while printer is running in the back ground. i thought it might...
View ArticleRumba not connecting; SOLVED! (1 reply)
Hi I hope this is the best place to pose my problem, I have been using my Rumba board with no problem using my Macbook to print. I have recently fitted end stops and heated bed, all worked perfectly....
View Articlewiring advice: Ramps 1.4 with Fan, LED, z_probe switch (no replies)
My hot end will have some LEDs to light the print area and a fan for the Jhead. In Repetier, I see a slider for fan speed. Can someone explain how with Marlins, I can control a Jhead 40mm fan and 3...
View ArticleRamps1.4 Thermocouple (no replies)
After having a thermistor failure last night, I would really like to find a way to get a thermocouple rigged up. I found this - [reprap.org] - does anyone know if that is available to purchase and a...
View ArticleZ dont move, just a little burst... (no replies)
Hello, I test my steppers, without any mechanicals: just arduino, ramps 1.4 and 3 steppers X/Y/Z (and 3 endstops also). I use Marlin_V1 and pronterface (on linux). X/Y are ok. Z don't move. When I...
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