I'm looking to purchase the TMC2208 and I'm noticing that there is also a listing for a TMC2209 do you know if there are any differences there both the same price I want to make sure I get good ones tia
@@TheRealSamPrentice Awe gotcha, I've had mine for over 2 years now but just started learning about all the ways I could upgrade it and was curious if there has been any more recent activity to do so besides the video itself.
About 9 months later, I landed one for about $270AUD with materials, So price has definitely gone down! Thanks for the video, Any idea on the TMC 2225? Supposedly it's just an incrimental upgrade, But wanted to know your opinion on purchasing it over the tmc2225 over the 2208.
Sam- can you confirm.. purchased the steppers in the link for my mega x... the chips seem to be on the underside, so fitting the heatsinks on the top wouldn't do much? also, is it worth checking the settings of the existing stock steppers before removing so that the tmc2208 can be set to the same on install? Great vid, but was a little quick- watching it back a couple of times as don't want to knacker the printer by installing wrong.. also, can you add a link for the bed springs please?
Hi Sam, Did you not feel the need to fit an extra fan as is recommended for the TMC2208 drivers?. How do you check the drivers with the multimeter and tune them?. Also is that an app that you used to measure the sound?. I have a Mega X and the same TMC2208 drivers but I plan on changing the driver heatsinks to lower and wider ones so I don't need to move the fan.
Nope I didn't fit another fan, I felt that the airflow was adequate. I also didn't check with a multimeter either, the printer is spot on tho and printing day in and out :) The app I used is called BD meter on the app store :)
@@TheRealSamPrentice Hi Sam, Thank you for your reply and answers. It was the new drivers you were checking or testing in the video with the multimeter, I couldn't quite see what parts of the drivers you were touching with the leads. You mentioned that you tuned the drivers to 0.85, is that fairly simple to do?.
Hi there, I ordered a MegaX a week ago and I'm exited for it to arrive. I was looking up tips and tricks about it and stumbled upon this video. I was wondering if using different versions of the tmc2208 would have an effect on the printer. Thanks for such a great vid!
SO, the question I had, which you did answer, was this; Is it okay to set the voltage with heatsinks off. I'm guessing yes as that's what you did. Thank you sir for the video.
Hi, Question do you find that the X is slower now that the TMC 2208's are installed? I've done this mod on my Mega S and X. On my S the speed stayed the same but on My X the hot end and board seem to move extremely slow now.
@@TheRealSamPrentice th-cam.com/video/0q-SmJwxLRY/w-d-xo.html this should be 60 mm/s but just doesn't seem like that to me. I even upped it to 80mm a min just to see if there was any change and I don't notice one at all. Also my print time in Simplify 3D is a little off on my Mega S and Mega P (as is usual) but on my Mega X it's off by hours.
@@TheRealSamPrentice no simplify 3D but I’ve used cura as well and get the same speeds. I’m thinking it has to do with voltage I may try upping it to 1.0 this weekend
Hi Sam i just got this printer last month and have been playing around with it for a bit now but ive found that my build plate has a slight wobble to it. any recommendations as to how to tighten it up ? also could you link the springs you talked about in your video as i cant seem to find the link Thanks!
Hey There, okay so is the wobble due to the hex nuts needed to be adjusted? If you pop the printer on its side you'll see the little black wheels a couple of them with have a nut that you can slightly tighten. Be sure not to go crazy! just tweek it. (on amazon SIQUK 16 Pieces Heated Bed Springs OD 0.31 Length 0.78 Die Springs Light Load Compression Spring for 3D Printer Creality CR-10 10S S4 Ender 3 Heatbed Springs Bottom Connect Leveling)
On DWITs tutorial, he unplugged and flipped the socket for the cables beneath the stepper drivers. It does not look like you did that. Is it not necessary on the Mega X?
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Hey Rick totally fine, I use this machine as my PLA printer for the larger volume parts. It's getting a lot of use at the moment but there isn't much to say other than its working really well :)
Do you have a tutorial on how to update firmware on mega x? my bed heats up past the setting I have. once the printer is on the ned heats up tp like 85 and just stays running.
@@TheRealSamPrentice thanks for the reply. I reversed the outer two cables. It caused the stepper to jam. What am I doing wrong?? I've fitted bigtreetech drivers I've also set the voltage on each one.
@The Real Sam Prentice did you forget to add the link to the springs? :)
I'm looking to purchase the TMC2208 and I'm noticing that there is also a listing for a TMC2209 do you know if there are any differences there both the same price I want to make sure I get good ones tia
Like that you just can replace the drivers without messing with any code!
You can, but I am going to look further into the code and see if I can remove the crappy UI on this.
@@TheRealSamPrentice Have any progress on that???
@@whiffyclarke nope this is a 3 year old product
@@TheRealSamPrentice Awe gotcha, I've had mine for over 2 years now but just started learning about all the ways I could upgrade it and was curious if there has been any more recent activity to do so besides the video itself.
About 9 months later, I landed one for about $270AUD with materials, So price has definitely gone down! Thanks for the video, Any idea on the TMC 2225? Supposedly it's just an incrimental upgrade, But wanted to know your opinion on purchasing it over the tmc2225 over the 2208.
They are in essence the same but the 2225's run a little cooler. ;)
Sam- can you confirm.. purchased the steppers in the link for my mega x... the chips seem to be on the underside, so fitting the heatsinks on the top wouldn't do much? also, is it worth checking the settings of the existing stock steppers before removing so that the tmc2208 can be set to the same on install? Great vid, but was a little quick- watching it back a couple of times as don't want to knacker the printer by installing wrong.. also, can you add a link for the bed springs please?
Drop me a pic of your chips
So what were the springs you used? You didnt include a link.
www.amazon.co.uk/Heating-Compression-Compatible-Creality-Connection/dp/B088M1JRRJ/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=bed+springs&qid=1621872151&sr=8-5
Do you have a link to the replacement bed springs you used?
lol
I got this printer a year ago, but have yet to find printable upgrades. Do any exist?
Hi Sam,
Did you not feel the need to fit an extra fan as is recommended for the TMC2208 drivers?.
How do you check the drivers with the multimeter and tune them?.
Also is that an app that you used to measure the sound?.
I have a Mega X and the same TMC2208 drivers but I plan on changing the driver heatsinks to lower and wider ones so I don't need to move the fan.
Nope I didn't fit another fan, I felt that the airflow was adequate. I also didn't check with a multimeter either, the printer is spot on tho and printing day in and out :) The app I used is called BD meter on the app store :)
@@TheRealSamPrentice Hi Sam,
Thank you for your reply and answers.
It was the new drivers you were checking or testing in the video with the multimeter, I couldn't quite see what parts of the drivers you were touching with the leads. You mentioned that you tuned the drivers to 0.85, is that fairly simple to do?.
@@sl3082 okay so the multimeter part you pop the meter onto the pot which is the little screw that you turn and the other to ground
@@TheRealSamPrentice Hi Sam,
Thank you for your replies & help.
@@sl3082 anytime
Hi there, I ordered a MegaX a week ago and I'm exited for it to arrive. I was looking up tips and tricks about it and stumbled upon this video. I was wondering if using different versions of the tmc2208 would have an effect on the printer. Thanks for such a great vid!
By different versions I mean v1, v2, v3
Let me know which ones you are looking at and I’ll check the Configs
SO, the question I had, which you did answer, was this; Is it okay to set the voltage with heatsinks off. I'm guessing yes as that's what you did. Thank you sir for the video.
Yes sir still going strong
Hi, Question do you find that the X is slower now that the TMC 2208's are installed? I've done this mod on my Mega S and X. On my S the speed stayed the same but on My X the hot end and board seem to move extremely slow now.
I’ve not noticed that to be fair it’s printing fine tho have you got a video of it ?
@@TheRealSamPrentice th-cam.com/video/0q-SmJwxLRY/w-d-xo.html this should be 60 mm/s but just doesn't seem like that to me. I even upped it to 80mm a min just to see if there was any change and I don't notice one at all. Also my print time in Simplify 3D is a little off on my Mega S and Mega P (as is usual) but on my Mega X it's off by hours.
@@billhoughton7923 that does seem slow! Are you slicing with cura ?
@@TheRealSamPrentice no simplify 3D but I’ve used cura as well and get the same speeds. I’m thinking it has to do with voltage I may try upping it to 1.0 this weekend
Hi Sam i just got this printer last month and have been playing around with it for a bit now but ive found that my build plate has a slight wobble to it. any recommendations as to how to tighten it up ? also could you link the springs you talked about in your video as i cant seem to find the link
Thanks!
Hey There, okay so is the wobble due to the hex nuts needed to be adjusted? If you pop the printer on its side you'll see the little black wheels a couple of them with have a nut that you can slightly tighten. Be sure not to go crazy! just tweek it. (on amazon SIQUK 16 Pieces Heated Bed Springs OD 0.31 Length 0.78 Die Springs Light Load Compression Spring for 3D Printer Creality CR-10 10S S4 Ender 3 Heatbed Springs Bottom Connect Leveling)
Thanks Sam I'll check that out once my current print is done printing. I really appreciate the reply !
@@tommydames anytime
@@TheRealSamPrentice Actually with this printer the bolts that attach the leveling wheels to the bed can become loose.
@@petercallison5765 pretty sure this post from 3
Months ago is sorted now buddy
On DWITs tutorial, he unplugged and flipped the socket for the cables beneath the stepper drivers. It does not look like you did that. Is it not necessary on the Mega X?
I’d say not mine has been non stop since this video was published no issues here
@@TheRealSamPrentice I was able to buy my Mega X for 239 Pounds sterling.
@@TheRealSamPrentice sale on Amazon on the 2208s now.
ERYONE TMC2208 V1.2 3D Printer Stepper Motor Driver Module with Heat Sink Screwdriver for Mother Boards Reprap MKS Prusa and More (5pcs/Pack) www.amazon.com/dp/B07LG1MJY2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_DXJ2HK9310R8R7S4PD65?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
$13.74 Pounds sterling for the steppers after a 50% coupon.
So you did not have to replace the motors just the drivers? How has it been preforming since then. I have one coming in the mail soon.
Just the drivers, its an easy change no issues :)
any update on this printer? How is it holding up?
Hey Rick totally fine, I use this machine as my PLA printer for the larger volume parts. It's getting a lot of use at the moment but there isn't much to say other than its working really well :)
Do you have a tutorial on how to update firmware on mega x? my bed heats up past the setting I have. once the printer is on the ned heats up tp like 85 and just stays running.
I would suggested doing a PID tune on your bed if that’s the case
@@TheRealSamPrentice how do I do that. I’m very new to all this
@@djsdioramas1084 do you have your computer hooked up to your printer? or have a pi connected?
3daddict.com/pid-tune-3d-printer/
@@TheRealSamPrentice I can hook it up to printer
@@djsdioramas1084 Okay download a program called pronterface and use the terminal option on that software and follow the link info :)
Hi just installed these on mine it is homing in the wrong direction. What do I do about this??
You can swap the direction on your stepper plug maybe try the two outer cables on the motor
@@TheRealSamPrentice thanks for the reply. I reversed the outer two cables. It caused the stepper to jam. What am I doing wrong?? I've fitted bigtreetech drivers I've also set the voltage on each one.
@@chasejdmartin okay so the cables are magnetically charged so change those two cables back the other way, and try the centre two
@@TheRealSamPrentice I think I've sorted swapped the red and blue cables around
@@chasejdmartin good stuff !
music to loud...
Hey Eric, have you seen any of my more recent video? I’d love to hear your critique on them.
@@TheRealSamPrentice ender 5 s1 sound good
@@ericcxxxx funny that as it was in mono !!
@@TheRealSamPrentice its youtube