Problem Calibrating RAMPS 1.4 (3 replies)
Hi. I'm rebuilding my old Makerbot Cupcake. I've replaced the old-n-busted with RAMPS 1.4 and an E3D v6 hot end. I'm using the Repetier Host (on a Win Vista box) and the 0.91 Rev 8 firmware on my...
View ArticleProblem with Ramps 1.4 (no replies)
Hello everybody. I built my Prusa i3 Rework but I have a problem. So, when I calibrated the motors I saw that the x axis motor doesn't work very well. With any value of "Steps per unit" the motor...
View ArticleHot end not heating up Ramps 1.4 (1 reply)
I recently changed my hot end due to a faulty wire,when I put the new one in it worked but my temps were way out of range,I shut it down and re powered.When I powered it up the hot end no longer...
View ArticleRambo 1.2 fan full time (1 reply)
Hi all, I was wondering if anyone knew it there was a place on the rambo 1.2 board where I can plug in a fan for continuous operation. (Runs anytime power is on,) I guess I could jump it from power...
View ArticleConnector type on RAMPS-FD from Gee (2 replies)
What kind of connector is the white connector on the RAMPS-FD board?? [www.geeetech.com]
View Article3 PWM Fans on RAMPS (no replies)
So, in Marlin, board config 35 corresponds to a RAMPS board where D10 is the extruder, and D9 and D8 are pwm controllable fans. Is there any easy way where D10 could also be treated as a PWM...
View ArticleMicrostepping is wrong, no voltage on z-axis ms2, RAMPS 1.4. (2 replies)
So, while calibrating my machine I noticed that my z-axis seemed to be moving more than it should. I checked my stepper driver ms1,2 and 3 voltages and 1 and 3 are reading 5 volts while 2 is reading...
View ArticleMega Vin short (1 reply)
Hey everyone - I managed to release some magic smoke when I plugged in power to the Kossel Mini that I had just put together. I did not build the boards, by the way - I bought them pre-assembled. When...
View ArticleKeeping extruder fan on. (3 replies)
Is there any way either through a setting I'm missing or something in code for a marlin setup that I can change to get the fan on D9, I'm using it as the extruder fan for a direct drive extruder, to...
View ArticleRAMPs Fail - Hot Mega Polyfuse (no replies)
I am building my first 3d printer(mini kossel) and I am having a heck of a time with RAMPs 1.4. Here is the history: 1. Hooked up Ramps included all the drivers and the Smart LCD controller XXL...
View ArticleOups, I think I broke something... (no replies)
Hi everybody, I am trying to build my first 3D printer (Prusa i3). I was testing my stepper motors with my Mega2560 + RAMPS 1.4 + A4899 stepstics. To do so, I uploaded a test firmware that basically...
View ArticlePrintbed not heating up Ramps 1.4 (1 reply)
Hi, there, I've working on my RAMPS 1.4 and had the problem on my printbed. The voltage across D10 is 12v and the hot end works properly, but the voltage across D8 is 7mv and the printbed is not...
View ArticleHaving a problem is driving 2 Z motors? (no replies)
Hello out there! I am having some real difficulties driving 2 "Z" motors on my upgraded "mendelmax-ish" 3d printer. The motors seem to be under powered and do not move. I have built similar machines...
View ArticleRAMPS disconnects when I unplug the USB (2 replies)
I had my printer working fine and I made a silly mistake when tired. I plugged one of the limit micro switches in across the positive and negative pins instead of the signal pin. A puff of smoke....
View ArticleNew Sainsmart Ramps 1.4 controller issue (2 replies)
So I have a sainsmart controller I just received and trying to get setup on a Kossel mini but so far I can only get output D8 working which I have setup to run my heated bed and planned to use D9 or...
View ArticleGot it (no replies)
Had an issue with baudrate but a windows reboot fixed the issue. Thanks!
View Article2014-10-19 new issue: RAMPS V1.4 + RepRapDiscount Smart Controller issue (1...
Solved QuoteFor a while I'm working on my Kossel mini and I'm now at the stage where I can connect and test the electronics. Today I tried to connect the LCD but I had no luck with it. When I connect...
View ArticlePower Supply Amperage Help! (6 replies)
I am designing a printer and I have purchased a RAMPS kit and four stepper motors. Each stepper motors is 1.5 Amps I will also need a heated bed plate (plugged into D8) (This is all going to run at...
View Articlemin endstop (3 replies)
Hi, I am trying to use LSR with a delta printer an marlin firmware and ramps 1.4 to do autoleveling and also stop the printer in case of to big pressure on the bed (ie stall motor). The printer works...
View ArticlePower Supply I am confused (2 replies)
Hey I am a bit confused with powering RAMPS 1.4, coudn't find clear answer for me yet. I am using RAMPS 1.4 to control my CNCmachine, before I start to test out all stepper motors I need to be sure I...
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