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New here: Can someone help me get my Mendel90 working? (no replies)
I've built a mendel90--it is slightly different--I am learning as I go. My problem right now is that my motors turn fine in one direction, but they just hum the other direction. this has me going...
View ArticleBreaking Y axis a4988 when powering ramps (6 replies)
Hi all! Today I was testing for the first time my ramps board, and I burned two y-axis stepper drivers (a4988) in the same situation. I use an atx as power supply, and before removing diode D1 from...
View ArticleTesting Stepper Motors (6 replies)
Hello. I'm trying to build a 3D printer from used printers and scanners. I have the Arduino Mega 2560, RAMPS 1.4 and the A4988 driver combo as the electronic part. I’m trying to test out the motors to...
View ArticleLaser cutter firmware (no replies)
So once upon a time I got this idea in my head I was going to make a laser cutter. I had seen this [www.cnczone.com] and I thought I could use that firmware with a few adjustments on a chasis of my...
View ArticleRAMPS started smoking,,, (2 replies)
Hey All... I'm doing some upgrades to my MakerFront Prusa i3 Pro, which include changing to an E3D-V6 Hotend, remote extruder, and changing the bed heater over to a 200x200 Silicone 12V 150W heater....
View ArticleHas anyone purchased a RAMPS board from amazon.co.uk ? (1 reply)
I'm based in the UK and am looking to buy a RAMPS board. I have some Amazon vouchers, so thats my preferred vendor. Has anyone purchased boards or drivers via Amazon? Any quality issues or advice?...
View ArticleLCD current draw (2 replies)
Hey guys, I'm looking to buy a ReprapDiscount smart controller for my printer, but I'm worried about maxing out the 30 amps on my psu. Could anyone tell me what the current is on one of those (or even...
View ArticleRamps 1.4 switching off. (1 reply)
Please help! I am a new to this 3d printing and is busy setting up my electronics for my printer. The setup I have is the ramps1.4 board with a smart lcd controller. I have uploaded the newest marlin...
View ArticleRetraction not working, Marlin and Ramps 1.4 (1 reply)
Hi My setup is not retracting what ever I do. In the marlin menu I try to move the axis E backwards resulting in normal direction move, aka trying to move it what ever direction causes it to move in...
View ArticleI keep killing A4988's please help! (2 replies)
Hi all, I have a home built 3d printer. It uses Arduino mega, ramps 1.4, and A4988 step controllers. things have been going along nicely until last weekend. I was doing a print that took about 24...
View ArticleMarlin / Arduino 1.0.6 resetting after several LCD inputs (5 replies)
An ongoing event is occurring, whereby when inputting several LCD inputs (especially move axis - extruder), that ramps resets itself. This is a new install, and using LCD only. Is there a buffer...
View ArticleRAMPS jumpers and microstepping (6 replies)
I am new writing a question, but I always read the forum. First, I want to thank everyone that contributes sharing experiences and knowledge to this place. I have tried to take some pics to show my...
View ArticleLED contol work around help (2 replies)
I just started with 3d printing/Arduino universe so I am not sure how to approach this. I recently purchased a Folder Tech 2020 Prusa i3. I am trying to print with ABS and I found that I could not get...
View ArticleI think I messed up my ramps board please help me out. (2 replies)
Hey everyone thanks for looking at this. I am in the middle of hooking an induction sensor to my printers z end stop for ABL. The sensor is fed 12v and and if you meter from the 12v+ to the sensor...
View ArticleExtruder 0 on PIN D8??? (2 replies)
Hello, i have connected the extruder on connector D10 an the fan for the Extruder on D9, but nothing happens, neither the extruder becomes hot nor the fan is running. I have measured the voltage at...
View ArticleREPRAP full graphic LCD issue need help. (no replies)
Hello I bought a ramps 1.4 and a full graphics LCD I have loaded the firmware with all neccessary firmware changes to activate the LCD. When I put power to the unit the LCD emits a high pitch sound...
View ArticleRamps 1.4 w/LCD will heat, home and turn on the fan, BUT won't print (2 replies)
I have a student who has built a MOST delta machine but instead of using a melzi running repitier we are running a ramps1.4 with a rewrap discount 20x04 lcd. We have a 8mb sd card with a gcode program...
View ArticleLcd lights up but no information displayed (2 replies)
Hi all, If anyone know an answer to this it would be greatly appreciated :) I had a ramps 1.4 board working with the hex file provided with a project on instructables Project and even had it printing...
View ArticleRAMPS 1.4 E0 appears dead? (1 reply)
So, after two years of saving my pennies, matching parts, and spending an hour a month assembling, I am within striking distance of getting my first 3d up and running. (a Mendel i2, Arduino Mega2650,...
View ArticleCapactivie sensor suddenly stop being recognized by ramps/arduino (no replies)
Hello, I just added a capacitive sensor and i use resistor to divide the voltage of hte output signal Then i wired the signal to my ramps and i tested the voltage to check if it was correct, the...
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