need gerber file for ramps (no replies)
can anyone help cover the ramps brd file into gerber file . the manufacture I have doesnt know how to convert it , I try to do it myself and follow topics on the internet and they give me a half done...
View ArticleExtruder Resistor (3 replies)
Hey folks. I'm wondering if i can use a 3,3 Ohm 3 Watt wire wound resistor as a heater for my extruder ? or is it too low on Ohm ? Thanks in advance
View ArticleActivating PSU kills serial connection??! (no replies)
Dear RAMPS gurus, I've got my Prusa i3 set up with RAMPS 1.4, test firmware works Ok all the motors and heaters are fine. But when I connect to Pronterface or Repetier host it only connects when the...
View ArticleRAMPS and Bulldog XL extruder (no replies)
It seems that my RAMPS 1.4 has died on me. I just changed out the extruder to the new Bulldog XL and after about 15 minutes of printing the board is dead. Don't know if the extruder caused it or if it...
View ArticleA4988 pot range (no replies)
When adjusting the current, how many turns will the pot physically make? Is zero to max 360 deg? If turned past 360deg, does it go back to zero?
View ArticleBlown MEGA usb port? (2 replies)
Hi all, I've got a Prusa i3 with a RAMPS 1.4 setup - a kit from reprapdiscount with the smart display. Yesterday I went to use the printer, and did the usual stuff - turned on the ATX power supply,...
View Articleweird retraction (no replies)
Hello, I am having a problem with my extruder retracting properly. I am using repetier 0.83 on a delta style printer. What I notice is when I manually extruder it goes the correct direction. and then...
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Ramps 1.4 Firmware and Fan configuration (2 replies)
Hi guys, so, finally time for the MendelMax that I'm working on. I've run into a little trouble. While trying to figure out how to connect my fans, and how to connect the hotend, I discovered I need a...
View ArticleHeaters shutting off!:S (no replies)
Setup: Hadron, MBE single Sainsmart Ramps 1.4 using Arduino Mega. I am using Repetier firmware and host. I have been printing for two weeks now without a hitch until last night. Mid print the filament...
View ArticleControlling Aux-2 Outputs with M42 (no replies)
Planning to add extruder and stepper driver cooling fans that I want to control via Aux-2, outputs D40, D42, D44 etc. I am testing control of those outputs via pronterface and trying the commands: M42...
View ArticleMarlin/RAMPS heater bed PID vs. bangbang settings (1 reply)
I have a reoccurring problem with my ramps board overheating when driving a heater bed. I have a 12V 30A power supply and the resistance across my heater bed and leads is about 4.8 ohms. I buy the...
View ArticleHot-End 2 and bed heats up same time (2 replies)
Hello friends of 3d printing, i am currently upgrading my Velleman 3D Printer for Dual Print Heads (from RepRapPros triocolor design). i have exchanged the controller board with a ramps 1.4. Its...
View ArticleCan the hotend heat up too fast? (no replies)
Hi, I couldn't find so much about this subject, however, here is the story: Heated bed, takes about 5 min to heat up to 60º. This is ok and normal I think. Hotend heats up in under a minute to 190º....
View ArticleZ Endstop quit (4 replies)
Here's my problem: Had to take the electronics apart. When i put back together, the Z endstop doesn't work. When I do a M119 command in pronterface with the switch depressed, it says z_min: TRIGGERED,...
View ArticleZ Minimum distance (2 replies)
Hi Everyone, I'd like to hear opinion on what is the optimal minimum distance from the bed to the nozzle. Right now, using Pronterface, I measured 120.80 mm from home to just holding a piece of paper...
View ArticleRAMPS 1.4 with Mega ADK (4 replies)
Hi I'm trying to build my first reprap printer and I'm planning to use a RAMPS electronic. In order to keep the door open to the ability of controlling my printer with an android device, I would like...
View Articleproblema connessione ramps (2 replies)
Ciao a tutti, sono nuovo del gruppo ma soprattutto esasperato dal fatto che non riesco a connettere la ramps con arduino al pc in quanto una volta caricato il firmware mi esce scritto su arduino the...
View ArticleI need LOTS of help with my 3d Printer (9 replies)
-RAMPS 1.4 Test Code -Y and Z motors work fine. -There is no power to E0 and X motors. -E1 motor locks up -Marlin Firmware + Pronterface -I can connect, but none of the motors move when I print or do...
View ArticleShorted Out Stepper Drivers (2 replies)
So I just shorted out the GND of one stepper driver against the +12 of another stepper driver. It arced and the Arduino smoked leaving the TX and RX lights stuck on. So I know I'll have to get another...
View ArticleStepper driver only works if i touch it?! (1 reply)
Hi all, I've fine tuned the currents on the trim pots and still have this peculiar problem. The x-axis only moves when I touch the A4988 driver around the processing chip. Originally I thought this...
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