Trouble getting dual Z end stops + steppers to work (no replies)
I'm trying to enable dual Z endstops on my Folger Tech FT-5 printer. It's a cartesian setup with two Z steppers on opposite sides of the build platform that raise/lower the bed in tandem. The dual...
View ArticleSwitching from repetier to marlin. How to do pin mapping? (no replies)
Hello, I'm trying to switch from repetier firmware to marlin in order to try out the mesh based bed correction. There is however some things i have configured in repetier to which i cant find the...
View Article1.1.0 RC8 Steppers Twitching Every Second (no replies)
I'm having an odd issue after updating my firmware from 1.0.2 to 1.1.0-RC8 compiled under Arduino 1.8.1. Upon updating the firmware the first communication attempt is interrupted: READ: echo: Last...
View ArticleBltouch problem with RC8 and MKS gen 1.4 (no replies)
Hello! I have some problems with RC8 and the bltouch as Z min endstop, hope you can help me. I have a MKS gen 1.4 board and I have no problems using a mechanical endstop in the z min port, it works as...
View ArticleNeed help for some measure from a ramps+bltouch setup (no replies)
Hello! In the process to find a problem with my setup, I need some results from a working ramps+bltouch setup (please write the marlin version you are using) for the following tests: 1) send the gcode...
View Articletoo much extrusion - what to modify in configuration.h ? (2 replies)
Sorry for this simple question.. Have assembled a very nice coreXY printer Had to modify the home- and max- parameters to get the movements right. First print was okay but the extruder stepper seems...
View ArticleLCD works, but encoder is not working, help? (no replies)
He guys, need help. I'm using the REPRAP_DISCOUNT_FULL_GRAPHIC_SMART_CONTROLLER and the LCD works, but the encoder wheel doesn't work at all. Did I miss something? Do I need to enable the encoder?...
View ArticleCartesian Bed Levelling Solved (1 reply)
Hi, Does anyone have an up to date set-up procedure for bed levelling on the current Marlin. I have been going around in circles for days now (insane :)).... I have followed Thomas Sanderer's video on...
View ArticleQuestion about using marlin in laser cutting applications (1 reply)
hello I found a plugin for inkscape that enables the user from generating a code for laser cutter that can be read by repetier. I drew a square and I generated this simple code: M452 M3 S255 G90 G21...
View ArticleBed Leveling RC8 (4 replies)
Hi again, Thanks for the help telling me to use ZMin end stop for my inductive z probe. Now, I try to get the bed leveling setup in configuration.h. With Z_SAFE_HOMING enabled I get the following...
View Articletrue bed levelling - not bed level compensation - Does this already exist? (1...
Dear all, I am new to Marlin, but comfortable with programming. I require a "Bed Leveling Calibration routine", which would function by using a Z probe, measuring 3 points on the bed, and then...
View ArticleAuto Bed Leveling RC8 - Z axis goes up while homing (no replies)
Hi, I have a problem with the auto bed leveling feature. The z axis goes up when I'm homing z. So the inductive sensor (LJC18A3-H-Z/BX) goes away from the heated bed. The motor direction is correct,...
View ArticleWhen is it necessary to setup multiple "E0 E1 E2" steps and what is the...
I am using the following setup. RUMBA controller Diamond hot end Marlin 1.1.0-RC-8 Repetier-Host V1.6.2 I have noticed that when I start Repetier-Host the "E" specification is not transferred from the...
View ArticleError uploading new Marlin (no replies)
Hi, I'm new in all 3D printing world... trying to configure and upload the Marlin FW and getting error message about this line (in boards.h): #define MB(board) (MOTHERBOARD==BOARD_RAMPS_14_EEB ) What...
View ArticleSetting Marlin for LCD problem (10 replies)
Hi guys! I open the topic here because I really think I have a problem with setting Marlin in order to have a functional LCD. So, I have a 2004 LCD 20x4 [www.aliexpress.com]. You can check in the link...
View ArticleTower Angular Corrections (no replies)
I'm using the least squares calculator, and currently unsure of how to set the tower angle corrections. Using Marlin 1.1.0 RC. I heard it's like M666 An.nn Bn.nn Cn.nn (where n=the angle)
View ArticleAuto Leveling Z homing position and extruder distance? (1 reply)
I just upgraded my Prusa i3 to have auto leveling, and although everything works fine when homing the Z axis it probes outside of my bed, rather then on the build plate (causing a crash). What...
View ArticleSetting Z axis speed (no replies)
Hi guys! For this topic, I have two problems with my 3d printer. 1) My Z axis speed is very slow. I have a system with two Z axis motors and it happend sometimes that I want to level the X axis by...
View ArticleZ Axis issues after leadscrew conversion (5 replies)
I have an issue that has me flummoxed. I have a Maker Farm Pegasus 12 where I upgraded the M5 threaded rods with a 0.8mm pitch to M8 leadscrews with a 2mm pitch. Using the Prusa calculator I...
View ArticleSending on Serial pins other than Serial0 (2 replies)
Hello I want to use Serial1, Serial2, Serial3 instead of Serial0 in Arduino mega. I want to send the serial communication bytes to the serial pins directly, not using USB. any suggestions about how...
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