Really helpful hint** I could not get a firmware update to work until I used a 2 Gb SD card formatted as a FAT format. I tried many different firmware versions and have been working on it for what seemed like forever. (At least 2 weeks) So if you are having issues with a firmware update try finding an SD card that you can format in FAT. This works great for a ramps 1.4, I use mine on my modified robo 3d R1 printer that I turned into a dual extruder printer. I could not be happier.
I see MKS TFT28 has its own powerful ARM CPU on board, seems it technically just mimics host PC connected over USB-serial. But it passes by FTDI chip and hooks on UART pints of RAMPS board directly.
Hi Robert, thanks for making this video. Sometimes getting information is tough. I just got a tft28 and before I let the smoke escape I've been trying to find out what display definition you used. Secondly, Do you know which library is needed for the display? Thanks!
Hi Ken, Sorry I've haven't checked in, in a very long time. Regarding the display function, I just plugged the thing in and it worked out of the box. I hadn't bothered to dig too much into the device.
My daughter says that after pressing calibrating option, she just pressed on the center of screen said ok, , and now isn’t working, not responding to touching
Just managed to connect to a SaintSmart 2-1 board. Pins on AUX aren't as MKS or Ramps, you need to make an adapter . Have you or know of other Firmware/s for this display. I've changed afew settings in config using Notepad but not able to do alot. Doesn't have all the functions of a Full graphics display , doesn't have Status screen , Preheat are done manually ,ETC. Not as good as I hoped for. Got both connected for Best of both!
I'm trying to research this TFT before I buy it, but finding documentation on it is tough. Generally though, I understand that it uses a 32bit chip, what I don't understand is if it replaces the Mega, or is that still needed under the RAMPS to get power to everything?
Hi, It still needs the RAMPS. It is just a human interface for the RAMPS. But you can run it right alongside the stock (human) interface screen if you wish, because the TFT uses different ports and cable. Another option is to connect a Raspberry Pi to the USB of your RAMPS and install Octaprint, then run it from your computer and/smart phone. Cost is about the same.....then again you wouldn't have a need for print the little swivel case I designed ;) Thanks for checking in. Best regards.
@@RobertLBarnard I have the Pi already, but was considering the MKS option because I've read that with the MKS, the user can recover the progress through the Gcode after a loss of power. Also, only needing one strip of cable to connect to the AUX3 bank on the RAMPS would free up AUX1 that the stepper drivers want to default to using. I'll put more thought into using the Pi and Octoprint as I already have that.
Thanks! Autolevel question - where do you have your bed sensor connected? Do you still have a Z- endstop switch? I'm Not sure what its looking for. It will level, but then go home and try to look for a switch there.
I still use the proximity sensor, not far to the right of the hotend. The machine has never been all the way to the Z, which is about 13 inches. One self inflicted issue I've had is, using the office metal clips on the bed, I've placed them near where the proximity sensor probes. The result are false readings were the bed's Z may be, and subsequent error in the leveling adjustment.
I have some questions: What kind of sensor do you use? At what height does the sensor see? My proximity sensor reads too close to the bed plate and I can't use a print glass so I'm looking for a better sensor. do you have any advice for me ?
Great video, helped a lot, Do you know how to change the preheat value for the nozzle? Mine is at 180c and I would like to change it to 200c but can't work out how. The Marlin firmware is set to 200c
Helpful hint to all: I installed the firmware and still couldn't get it to work, I had to hit the reset button on both my TFT28 and my RAMPS 1.4 in order to get it to work
Chris, Thanks for the quick response, I actually got it worked out, just had to update the firmware to English. Download the MKS-TFT-master files from github github.com/makerbase-mks/MKS-TFT Extract the the files, then go to the MKSTFT_V1.1.0_English folder then, then to the MKSTFT_FIRMWARE_English_V1.1.0 folder, there you will find the following files/folder: mks_config mkstft28.bin Folder: mks_pic Copy them into the root directory of an SD Card (do not edit the names of the files). Insert the SD Card into the controller and it will do the update automatically. All the text will then be in English and all the icons change as well. Mine worked right out of the gate, no problems at all. Sonny
what of kind of amps does the board require (need to match it with a 12v power supply so i wanna make sure it won't tax it, also can i use the USB connector to power up a usb lamp?
hi Guy, 24v would probably do the thing in. The voltage selector is for 5v or 12v only. (I haven't tried it, but) documentation seems to imply you can supply 12v internally. I use an external supply since my printer's board is near capacity. Hope that answers you question.
Hi Nicholas, I found a couple sources here: www.reprapdiscount.com/electronics/12-ramps-14.html (a little pricey here) www.sainsmart.com/sainsmart-mega2560-a4988-ramps-1-4-3d-printer-kit-for-arduino-reprap.html www.amazon.com/RAMPS-Controller-RepRap-3D-Printer/dp/B00THZK6Z8 www.ebay.com/sch/items/?_nkw=ramps+1.4 Technical sources here: www.geeetech.com/wiki/index.php/Ramps1.4 www.reprap.org/mediawiki/images/0/06/RAMPS_dossier.pdf Hope everything goes well. Please post an update of your progress. Best Regards, Robert
hi!! it looks awesome may i ask you something about firmware i have downloaded marlin and i #define reprap full graphic display but there is nothing change on printer when i controlled it from 3d sofware it s working but on lcd doesnt working can you inform me about this problem Doesn't we have to change anything on marlin
Thank you! The LDC screen you're talking about....is it the Smart Controller (most common to Marlin)? Or are you talking of the MKS TFT28? To get my MKS TFT28 working, I didn't have to remove the Smart Controller. But I did follow the instructions (see above, also here github.com/makerbase-mks/MKS-TFT/blob/master/MKS-TFT28%20DataSheet.pdf). Mainly, the 12 volt jumper option. Nothing on Marlin needed to change.
you are welcome i am talking about MKS TFT28 . I am trying to run this lcd with ramps 1.4 here is the my steps about what i did. i am using mks tft 28 v1.2 1) my marlin sofware baud 115200, motherboard 33 , and any lcd is activated all off them closed 2)i am changing the mks tft pin to 12v then i am uptading the mks software to v1.1.2 english 3)then wiring aux 1 to tft 4)power up ramps and tft28 5) change baud on tft 6) and nothing happens on fan and i just wired t0 t1 and fan on ramps when i am tring to start fan unfortunately nothing happens anything
hi i found the problem . problem is my arduino mega wasn't original due to that it didnt working normally so i have changed the arduino mega with the original one and problem solved
Ömer, That's great news! That hadn't occurred to me. But as I think about it, I've heard of people having issues with their 3D printers because they've gotten an Arduino that wasn't quite the same as the original. I'm very glad you've gotten it working! Please post some video of your setup. Best Regards, Robert
Hi, Can someone tell me if i can connect this MKS TFT28 to ZRIB V3.2 main board. And if this is possible how can i do it, because i dont like standard 5 buttons lcd. Thanks for answer in advance
I just took a look at the ZRIB board and it looks like there may be a way. Check the AUX01 port. This port may control the MLS for you. But double check the pins against the RAMP boards AUX01 port.
I'd be happy to. Sorry for the delay, I've been on a 2,200 mile motor touring ride and just got back. What have you tried and what is the tft28 doing? To get mine working, i just plugged in the ribbon cable (making sure both ends match/not-backwards), and plugged in the power for the board.
It works well, Mike. Actually, the ribbon cable in the video is connected to the RAMPS board's serial port. I also left the old panel connected to the RAMPS as well, the two can work concurrently! Oh, as per the comments below, you may have to upgrade the firmware if it comes up in Chinese. I didn't have to do this step. :( Good luck! Best Regards, Robert
It seems that there are different firmware defaults depending on the where the device is intended to be delivered to. Mine came ready to use in English. It's been 3 years since I worked with it, I don't recall having modify the firmware.
So plugging it into AUX1 like I've read somewhere, plus the RST pin, and it should ...just work, without telling Marlin which pins to use? (I'm using AUX2 for TMC2208 software control) Well damn, I've wasted weeks trying to look up wtf to do, and nothing even needs to be done. Wow I'm an idiot🤦🏻♀️
@@RobertLBarnard Thanks! You've saved me probably another couple weeks of frustrated tears before I gave up, and rewired a ribbon cable to use Anet display in AUX4 without the adapter that only comes with a display I don't want to pay for, unless I want to wait 6 more months for shipping, when my printer has already been out of commission for more than 10 months
Ok, so it's not working, other than getting the display's firmware to update, and it didn't work with an actual Mega 2560 instead of the Re-Arm board. Not over the serial into Aux-1 anyways. I'm gonna need an adapter for Aux-4 or one of the displays actually supported by Re-Arm
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Really helpful hint** I could not get a firmware update to work until I used a 2 Gb SD card formatted as a FAT format. I tried many different firmware versions and have been working on it for what seemed like forever. (At least 2 weeks) So if you are having issues with a firmware update try finding an SD card that you can format in FAT. This works great for a ramps 1.4, I use mine on my modified robo 3d R1 printer that I turned into a dual extruder printer. I could not be happier.
I see MKS TFT28 has its own powerful ARM CPU on board, seems it technically just mimics host PC connected over USB-serial. But it passes by FTDI chip and hooks on UART pints of RAMPS board directly.
Love this screen just wish you had access to epromm settings through it.
Hi Robert, thanks for making this video. Sometimes getting information is tough. I just got a tft28 and before I let the smoke escape I've been trying to find out what display definition you used. Secondly, Do you know which library is needed for the display? Thanks!
Hi Ken,
Sorry I've haven't checked in, in a very long time. Regarding the display function, I just plugged the thing in and it worked out of the box. I hadn't bothered to dig too much into the device.
My daughter says that after pressing calibrating option, she just pressed on the center of screen said ok, , and now isn’t working, not responding to touching
Just managed to connect to a SaintSmart 2-1 board. Pins on AUX aren't as MKS or Ramps, you need to make an adapter .
Have you or know of other Firmware/s for this display.
I've changed afew settings in config using Notepad but not able to do alot.
Doesn't have all the functions of a Full graphics display , doesn't have Status screen , Preheat are done manually ,ETC.
Not as good as I hoped for.
Got both connected for Best of both!
I kept both connected for quite a while. But finally began to just use the MKS all the time.
thanx for video..which 12v supply did u get.
Its an old notebook power supply.
I'm trying to research this TFT before I buy it, but finding documentation on it is tough. Generally though, I understand that it uses a 32bit chip, what I don't understand is if it replaces the Mega, or is that still needed under the RAMPS to get power to everything?
Hi,
It still needs the RAMPS. It is just a human interface for the RAMPS. But you can run it right alongside the stock (human) interface screen if you wish, because the TFT uses different ports and cable.
Another option is to connect a Raspberry Pi to the USB of your RAMPS and install Octaprint, then run it from your computer and/smart phone. Cost is about the same.....then again you wouldn't have a need for print the little swivel case I designed ;)
Thanks for checking in. Best regards.
@@RobertLBarnard I have the Pi already, but was considering the MKS option because I've read that with the MKS, the user can recover the progress through the Gcode after a loss of power. Also, only needing one strip of cable to connect to the AUX3 bank on the RAMPS would free up AUX1 that the stepper drivers want to default to using.
I'll put more thought into using the Pi and Octoprint as I already have that.
Great video! Did you have to change anything in Marlin in order to get this working?
Thank you Martin.
Marlin didn't require any changes.
I literally plugged the cable in, powered it up, and "played".
Cheers!
Thanks! Autolevel question - where do you have your bed sensor connected? Do you still have a Z- endstop switch? I'm Not sure what its looking for. It will level, but then go home and try to look for a switch there.
I still use the proximity sensor, not far to the right of the hotend. The machine has never been all the way to the Z, which is about 13 inches.
One self inflicted issue I've had is, using the office metal clips on the bed, I've placed them near where the proximity sensor probes. The result are false readings were the bed's Z may be, and subsequent error in the leveling adjustment.
I have some questions:
What kind of sensor do you use?
At what height does the sensor see?
My proximity sensor reads too close to the bed plate and I can't use a print glass so I'm looking for a better sensor.
do you have any advice for me ?
Great video, helped a lot,
Do you know how to change the preheat value for the nozzle?
Mine is at 180c and I would like to change it to 200c but can't work out how. The Marlin firmware is set to 200c
Helpful hint to all: I installed the firmware and still couldn't get it to work, I had to hit the reset button on both my TFT28 and my RAMPS 1.4 in order to get it to work
Thank you, Brspartan92.
Great to know!
Can you control ramps? What is the firmware version that you are using?
Hello,
I have the same controller however mine has all the text in Chinese...how did you get english on yours?
Thanks,
Sonny
i am in the same boat :/ :(
Chris,
Thanks for the quick response, I actually got it worked out, just had to update the firmware to English. Download the MKS-TFT-master files from github
github.com/makerbase-mks/MKS-TFT
Extract the the files, then go to the MKSTFT_V1.1.0_English folder then, then to the MKSTFT_FIRMWARE_English_V1.1.0 folder, there you will find the following files/folder:
mks_config
mkstft28.bin
Folder: mks_pic
Copy them into the root directory of an SD Card (do not edit the names of the files). Insert the SD Card into the controller and it will do the update automatically. All the text will then be in English and all the icons change as well. Mine worked right out of the gate, no problems at all.
Sonny
Any idea why the touchscreen would stop responding?
what of kind of amps does the board require (need to match it with a 12v power supply so i wanna make sure it won't tax it, also can i use the USB connector to power up a usb lamp?
so this wouldn't work with a 24v power supply then would it?
hi Guy,
24v would probably do the thing in.
The voltage selector is for 5v or 12v only. (I haven't tried it, but) documentation seems to imply you can supply 12v internally.
I use an external supply since my printer's board is near capacity.
Hope that answers you question.
I want to use usb port and wifi along with a camera. Can i do that on this screen? If yes, then can you help me out please?
I tried already the reset bottom and no luck
Is there a kit for Ramps 1.4? Where can I buy it?
Hi Nicholas,
I found a couple sources here:
www.reprapdiscount.com/electronics/12-ramps-14.html (a little pricey here)
www.sainsmart.com/sainsmart-mega2560-a4988-ramps-1-4-3d-printer-kit-for-arduino-reprap.html
www.amazon.com/RAMPS-Controller-RepRap-3D-Printer/dp/B00THZK6Z8
www.ebay.com/sch/items/?_nkw=ramps+1.4
Technical sources here:
www.geeetech.com/wiki/index.php/Ramps1.4
www.reprap.org/mediawiki/images/0/06/RAMPS_dossier.pdf
Hope everything goes well. Please post an update of your progress.
Best Regards,
Robert
hi!! it looks awesome
may i ask you something about firmware i have downloaded marlin and i #define reprap full graphic display but there is nothing change on printer when i controlled it from 3d sofware it s working but on lcd doesnt working
can you inform me about this problem Doesn't we have to change anything on marlin
Thank you!
The LDC screen you're talking about....is it the Smart Controller (most common to Marlin)? Or are you talking of the MKS TFT28?
To get my MKS TFT28 working, I didn't have to remove the Smart Controller. But I did follow the instructions (see above, also here github.com/makerbase-mks/MKS-TFT/blob/master/MKS-TFT28%20DataSheet.pdf). Mainly, the 12 volt jumper option.
Nothing on Marlin needed to change.
you are welcome
i am talking about MKS TFT28 . I am trying to run this lcd with ramps 1.4
here is the my steps about what i did. i am using mks tft 28 v1.2
1) my marlin sofware baud 115200, motherboard 33 , and any lcd is activated all off them closed
2)i am changing the mks tft pin to 12v then i am uptading the mks software to v1.1.2 english
3)then wiring aux 1 to tft
4)power up ramps and tft28
5) change baud on tft
6) and nothing happens on fan
and i just wired t0 t1 and fan on ramps when i am tring to start fan unfortunately nothing happens anything
hi i found the problem . problem is my arduino mega wasn't original due to that it didnt working normally so i have changed the arduino mega with the original one and problem solved
Ömer,
That's great news!
That hadn't occurred to me. But as I think about it, I've heard of people having issues with their 3D printers because they've gotten an Arduino that wasn't quite the same as the original.
I'm very glad you've gotten it working!
Please post some video of your setup.
Best Regards,
Robert
Hi,
Can someone tell me if i can connect this MKS TFT28 to ZRIB V3.2 main board. And if this is possible how can i do it, because i dont like standard 5 buttons lcd.
Thanks for answer in advance
Hi,
Sorry, I'm not familiar with the ZRIB. But I'll take a look.
I just took a look at the ZRIB board and it looks like there may be a way. Check the AUX01 port. This port may control the MLS for you. But double check the pins against the RAMP boards AUX01 port.
R Barnard
Ok, thank you for answer. Is it maybe better to change main board and display together, is this main board better than zrib?
hello all right, bought a tft28 but could not make it work with ramps 1.4, you can help me?
I'd be happy to. Sorry for the delay, I've been on a 2,200 mile motor touring ride and just got back.
What have you tried and what is the tft28 doing?
To get mine working, i just plugged in the ribbon cable (making sure both ends match/not-backwards), and plugged in the power for the board.
hey hows this working out for you , the reason i didnt buy it is that it said it wouldnt work with ramps
It works well, Mike.
Actually, the ribbon cable in the video is connected to the RAMPS board's serial port.
I also left the old panel connected to the RAMPS as well, the two can work concurrently!
Oh, as per the comments below, you may have to upgrade the firmware if it comes up in Chinese. I didn't have to do this step. :(
Good luck!
Best Regards,
Robert
I Think it's the bigger one, tft32 that does not work with Ramps
Salve, il sito e chiuso per favore inviami il link grazie
But what do you do in the firmware? I'm trying to set up a TFT24 and that's what I'm struggling with
It seems that there are different firmware defaults depending on the where the device is intended to be delivered to. Mine came ready to use in English. It's been 3 years since I worked with it, I don't recall having modify the firmware.
So plugging it into AUX1 like I've read somewhere, plus the RST pin, and it should ...just work, without telling Marlin which pins to use? (I'm using AUX2 for TMC2208 software control)
Well damn, I've wasted weeks trying to look up wtf to do, and nothing even needs to be done. Wow I'm an idiot🤦🏻♀️
@@KarisMajik No, dude, you're not an idiot. You're just like the rest of us working on something that's new.
@@RobertLBarnard Thanks! You've saved me probably another couple weeks of frustrated tears before I gave up, and rewired a ribbon cable to use Anet display in AUX4 without the adapter that only comes with a display I don't want to pay for, unless I want to wait 6 more months for shipping, when my printer has already been out of commission for more than 10 months
Ok, so it's not working, other than getting the display's firmware to update, and it didn't work with an actual Mega 2560 instead of the Re-Arm board. Not over the serial into Aux-1 anyways. I'm gonna need an adapter for Aux-4 or one of the displays actually supported by Re-Arm