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Topic: Flashforge Creator Dual LCD issues

The LCD on my Creator has been glitching and I cannot see the screen. I can still operate the printer, but I didn't save a layout of the different screens, so I cannot tell what I am telling it to do.

I see two options.

Does anybody have the menu structure or would somebody be able to take pictures of the various screens to help me build a menu structure.

If I can't build a menu structure, how do I find a replacement screen? Are there specifications I need to know in order to get a screen that I can just put in it's place?

And does anybody know where I can find schematics or diagrams to help me disassemble this machine as necessary to get to the guts?

If you can help with this it would be greatly appreciated.

I hope all are well, in this time or world crisis.

Thank you

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Re: Flashforge Creator Dual LCD issues

You can get the LCD on Aliexpress. You can also just hook the USB port up to a PC and control it through a host like Repetier.

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Re: Flashforge Creator Dual LCD issues

Thanks, I appreciate your help.

can you provide any direction as to which screen to buy on Aliexpress?

I can't find one specifically for the Creator...how can I learn the parameters or specifications for the screen I need to buy in order to compatible with my machine?

maybe it's just obvious, I'm sure not just any screen will work...I just don't want to throw away money and time on the learning curve. As such, I reached out for help.

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Re: Flashforge Creator Dual LCD issues

this one?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3298886 … web201603_

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Re: Flashforge Creator Dual LCD issues

There are only a handful of lcds designed for 3d printers /arduino   and you have your printer in front of you we do not.
That said let you fingers do the walking/googling the flashforge is one of the better import brand printers and should be supported by the company.  So getting a part number  Illustrated parts breakdown should not be too difficult.

Here are a couple of options for you
https://store.flashforge.com/product/co … eator-pro/
https://store.flashforge.com/wp-content … -panel.jpg

And anther more generic option that may work

https://www.printedsolid.com/collection … cd-display


and one can always check e bay .

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Re: Flashforge Creator Dual LCD issues

That's the crazy thing about trying to info on the
FlashForge Creator Dual (if that's what it's actually called)
It's not the PRO or the Dreamer or any of the other machines that there is plenty of information about on the web.
Even after contacting the manufacturer, they sent me info on the PRO, however, it is definitely a different machine and the parts are different.
The reason I have asked for SPECIFIC help, outlining exactly what I need, is that I really don't have the time or money to waste trying things out that are NOT made for my machine.

I am asking here for help, if anybody KNOWS this machine...not the dozens of other machines that exist.

So, again, my pleas are real and as yet, unanswered.

Thanks to anybody that can provide the help I'm asking for.

Thanks to anybody else that offers assistance even if it wasn't helpful

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Re: Flashforge Creator Dual LCD issues

The flashforge creator dual wood frame is almost identical to the flashforge creator x metal frame
the both use a basic 2004 or 20X4 lcd display readily available from many electronics suppliers. Either as a display alone or often for the same price mounted on a controller card that allows for input as well as output.
It appears flashforge no longer supports these older models as newer ones are now on the market. Unless you can find someone willing to repair it you will need to source your own part. not difficult but you need to be willing to dive in the machine and take things apart.


https://flashforge-usa.com/collections/ … efurbished



https://www.treatstock.com/static/uploa … s/hgyh.pdf


https://3duniverse.org/3D%20Universe's%20Unofficial%20FlashForge%20Creator%20X%20Manual.pdf



https://www.bing.com/search?q=20x4+lcd+ … ORM=HDRSC1

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Re: Flashforge Creator Dual LCD issues

thanks, was that to let me know that I had the name correct?

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Re: Flashforge Creator Dual LCD issues

Mostly ,kind of mid research.

I posted links of a couple manuals that may help.
I was not able to find any tech manuals.
Also these things are all over the place in various colors /flavors quality points and of course price points.

Sometimes fixing things requires the skills of a detective. You need to be willing to investigate. compare what you have to what is available.   Not rocket science , but NASA soldering skills may be helpful.

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Re: Flashforge Creator Dual LCD issues

https://www.instructables.com/id/Interf … h-Arduino/



This should give you some idea of how the display is hooked up and how they work. a bit generic. but most 3d printers are Arduino based so the theory should be transferable.

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