Recurring issues with USB and Mains connected. (4 replies)
I bought and assembled a Kossel mini kit that was pre-flashed with the firmware. It was able to communicate with pronterface via the USB however, when I plugged in the mains in order to control the...
View ArticleRamps keeps getting burned out, gettting tired of not having a full 3 digital...
Hi! I have a Delta / Kossel type printer, I use arduino, repetier, RAMPS 1.4 for the printer. I have a problem with RAMPS 1.4, in that everytime I buy one, one of the digital pins usually fail,...
View ArticlePt 100 w/ amplifier install on Ramps 1.4 (3 replies)
I have a pt100 that I tried to install on my ramps board. It ended up shorting out components on the board. It also ended up shorting out the amplifier. Has anyone else tried to install one...
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Delay on y axis when performing diagonal movements (no replies)
Hi. I have an issue where my prints keep failing. I tried printing a cube but it printed ok 'theve was a strange wave in one of the sides. But was consistent on all sides. I decided to print it...
View ArticleDraytology's Experiment: Heatsink vs No Heatsink! (1 reply)
Hello. I recently bought 10 100k thermistors. It wasn't until I received them that I realized they were only rated up to 125 C. But, although I really can't use them for my heated bed or hot end, I...
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RGB LED feedback issue (no replies)
Hi, I'm trying to install a rgb led feedback in my print, but when the led goes white the lcd painel turn off and reset. I'm using ramps 1.4, and pins 4, 5 and 6 no heatbead, transistor 2N2222. My rgb...
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Problems with proximity sensors, and voltages (no replies)
Hello, I wanted to use proximity sensors as endstops, but the signal out was 12v. I didn't have any suitable resistors, but I had some 100k pots. Bare in mind, I'm not at all strong with electronics,...
View ArticleBasic stepper driver question (1 reply)
Hi, I have a question about the internal workings of stepper drivers, such as the StepSticks found on RAMPS boards. I know the drivers modulate power through the stepper coils to achieve stepping and...
View ArticleRamps fried after try DRV8825 (4 replies)
Hi guys! I tried DRV8825 stepper drivers today on my ramps 1.4, it wouldnt turn the motor, then I went back to my A4988 drivers to test, and now they wont turn the motors. they move a little but act...
View Articlekilled RAMPS? (4 replies)
Hey, after printing a case for my Arduino/Ramps 1.4, and a full re-wiring, including adding plugs and proper connectors to most wires instead of just twisting them together and fixing it with tape, I...
View ArticleUpgrades in RAMPS 1.4.2? (1 reply)
When enquiring about the problem of the heater bed mosfet (Q3) overheating, I was told that this is being addressed in the new 1.4.2 boards. However, looking at the change list, I do not see any such...
View ArticleHow to connect wires if I want to add one more heater and thermistor on hot...
Hi, I m new here. I want to add one more heater and thermistor on my printer hotend. How to connect wires on RAMPS1.4 if I want to add one more heater and thermistor on hot end. And hoe to set up in...
View ArticleAbout hotend heater (no replies)
Hi, I m not sure whether I can parallel connect two 12V 30W heaters instead of a 12V 40W heater or not? Thank u for ur help.
View ArticleWriting G-code (no replies)
Hello, My current setup is an arduino mega and RAMPS 1.4 with Marlin, together running 3 stepper motors. I want to use G-codes to run the motors. Could someone kindly let me know where I can write the...
View ArticlePrint cooler always on (no replies)
Good evening, I upgraded to RAMPS 1.4 today. I noticed that the print cooler (connected to D9 / extruder 2) is always running. It runs at the same speed, no matter what I set in S3D. In Marlin I set...
View ArticleFried AUX-12V on ramps 1.4 (no replies)
My printer was working fine. I had the extruder fan connected to aux 12v. I disconnected the fan mid print and commected it in the other orientation. Since then my X-axis only moves in one direction....
View ArticleMysterious hot end (E3D-V6) behaviour (no replies)
I recently received a pre-assembled E3D-V6 hot end to swap in for my Hexagon. I connected the thermistor and heater wires exactly as for the hexagon (thermistor to T0, heater wires to D10) and...
View ArticleIssues testing 3d printer (m999 and more)... need help quickly for school...
Hi! I've been recently building a 3D printer and I'm having issues testing it. This is my hardware: Ramps1.4 Arduino mega2560 4x Pololu Motor shields a4988 1x Nema17 extruder 2x floppy stepper motor...
View ArticleSending gcode files to SD card (no replies)
Hi, New here. hello! I like to have a simple pc interface that let user to select gcode file(s), and upload to sd card on RAMPS (smart LCD) , to be printed later. I don't want to use overcomplicated...
View Article3D Printer problem (1 reply)
We've built a Delta Printer from scratch and we are almost done until we hit a roadblock a few days ago. Apparently the RAMPS has been drawing too much power from the Arduino. also we were able to...
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