Heated bed keeps getting hotter while printing (no replies)
Hi! For some reason, since a few days I have a big issue with my RAMPS board. I don't know why, but when I print, after a while, the heated bed becomes hotter and hotter. At first, setpoint is reached...
View ArticleFull Graphic Smart Controller acting strange (no replies)
I just purchased a full graphic smart controller from greentech (has anyone else had experience with them?) to upgrade my printer. I have used the regular smart controller in the past and it was...
View ArticleMotors will run smooth (7 replies)
Hi Guys, I really need help now, tried everything I know. I installed a Rams 1.4 with Large LCD, Marlin software on Mendel90. I use a ATX power supply and divided the power (yellow wires) and ground...
View ArticleFull graphics smart controller bed temp issue (no replies)
Good day all Have been printing from my reprap full graphics smart controller due to my wife using the tumble dryer and my prints will stop when connected to my pc. It`s been working great - I slice...
View ArticleZ-Motors not homing (no replies)
Hi Folks, need some more help here - PLEASE I have a Mendel90 and downloaded various Marlin source code for the Mendel90. Tried it with all of them, with LCD and also without the LCD. I get no error...
View ArticleNot working A4988 (1 reply)
Hello i have problem with my A4988. You can see in video: [drive.google.com] This driver not work but others drivers are working. When I moved this A4988 on the other pins, still does not work. I...
View ArticlePla cooling fan pwm noise (no replies)
Good day all My 40mm pla cooling fan are connected to D9 on my ramps 1.4. Sometimes during a print while my fan change rpm, I get this pwm noise. Do anybody know what can be changed in Marlin and to...
View ArticleInstalling Firmware/drivers problems (no replies)
I have built myself a 3d printer. The style is like a prusa. I am using a Windows 8 computer. The hardware I have purchased are Reprap Ramps 1.4 Kit mega 2560 r3, mkb2 heatbed, 12864 LCD controller,...
View ArticleQuestion on setting motor current (1 reply)
Do the Polulo boards require the steppers to be plugged in the make the adjustment via the on-card pot? It would certainly be easier to power up thenArduino/RAMPS prior to physical install/wiring in...
View ArticleCan we use Extruder without Ramps Board On Arduino ? (4 replies)
Sir we want to use extruder of RepRap 3D Printer on Arduino instead of Ramps board, Is it possible that we have to disconnect all the wiring of Extruder and just use the wiring of Stepper motor and...
View ArticleServo causes reset (2 replies)
When ever I plug a servo into my RAMPS 1.4 it causes the board to reset and the servo to move... Anyone have any ideas or solutions for this problem?
View ArticleSeveral RAMPS woes (melting connector, E0 not working, etc.) (2 replies)
Greetings! Been having a right string of problems lately with a new Prusa i3 and thought I’d share. Any help or tips are very welcome! This is a Folger Tech Prusa i3 from ebay, which uses the standard...
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Power supply for using 6V 1.2A motors? (1 reply)
An eBay vendor has a 3D printer electronics kit that includes everything electric/electronic except a power supply for $219.95. They say their motors are 12V. I asked how much for that kit without the...
View ArticleEndstop crashing out Ramps (2 replies)
Hi, I have been building my first 3D printer, it is a Prusa i3 running RAMPS electronics. I have run into a problem where when the endstop is triggered all the LEDs on the RAMPS turn off and the USB...
View Articlewarning: ramps boards with bypassed jumper (3 replies)
Hi, I have just bought several RAmPS 1.4 boards from different vendors and many of those boards had the jumper for choosing the microstepping bypassed under the header which make the jumper completely...
View ArticleSwitch to PLA with Rambo board?? (no replies)
I have been successfully printing ABS for some time with my RepRap. I use the Rambo board and at present the only fan that is on the printer is for cooling the extruder stepper motor. I have been...
View ArticleRAMPS and xbox power supply (1 reply)
i have an old 203watt xbox power supply because that seems to be what many people were using to power ramps electronics, and have read a bunch of people's tutorials or wiring diagrams but would like...
View Article24V PS shuts down if switched on and connected to 11A Connector of RAMPS 1.4...
Strange behavior ... i ordered a 24V /15A PS. It works and i tested all the outputs - but as i connect it to the 11A power in to the RAMPS 1.4 the PS shuts down. I checked the board. It has the...
View ArticleHeat bed SSR - destroyed (2 replies)
Hi, I have a aluminatus A1 from the first batch. My mosfet died and stayed on, so I tried to swap to other mosfets and ended up killing pin 8 on mega 2560. Reassigned bed to pin 9 and connected SSR dc...
View ArticleMosfet controlled heatbed always on (5 replies)
Hello, I built a reprap and recently decided to change the heatbed power (it wasn't enough to make abs stick). I'm now using an external power supply I'd like to control with a mosfet (Ref K2645)....
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