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Topic: Repetier Firmware for Sanguinololu

Hey,

After doing some research i think i have found out why my 3D printer isn't working properly, I think it is due to having the wrong firmware. The Sanguinololu board (with ATMEGA1284P#) has Marlin already installed, and I am using Repetier software on my PC.

The printer I am using is a delta style.

I have had a quick look at the compatible firmware for the board and Repetier is not on the list.

Can anyone help as to what firmware i need, or indeed what software would work?

Also, if i need to change the firmware, how do I install it onto the board?

Thank you

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Re: Repetier Firmware for Sanguinololu

http://reprap.org/wiki/Rostock_MAX#Firmware

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Re: Repetier Firmware for Sanguinololu

Thanks for that link, but how do I install the firmware onto the board?

And how do I edit the firmware for my printer, as it isn't a Rostock. It has lead-screws rather than cable.

Thanks

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Re: Repetier Firmware for Sanguinololu

http://www.solidoodle.com/how-to-2/how- … -firmware/

This is pretty generic but should give you a good idea how to update the firmware.

SD3 w/ mods:
Glass bed with QU-BD heat pad upgrade, threadless ballscrew w/ 8mm smooth rod, spectra line belt replacement, lawsy MK5 extruder, Lawsy replacement carriage, E3D hotend, Ramps 1.4 w/ reprap discount controller, DRV8825 drivers, 12v 30A PS, Acrylic case, Overkill Y-idlers, Filament alarm, Extruder fan + more.

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5 Reply by ayouden (edited by ayouden 2013-06-30 09:20:00)

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Re: Repetier Firmware for Sanguinololu

I have gone through the tutorial and i have got to the part at the very end, which is uploading the new firmware. (The firmware is the Johnoly99: Marlin-for-rostockmax-rambo)

However, This error comes up:

pins.h:1151:2: error: #error Oops! Make sure you have 'Arduino Mega 2560' selected from the 'Tools -> Boards' menu.

Is it telling me that my board is an Arduino Mega 2560, or is it saying that the firmware will only be installed on that type of chip?

Thanks

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Re: Repetier Firmware for Sanguinololu

Repetier-Host has nothing to do with Repetier-Firmware so to speak.

Repetier-Host works just fine with Marlin firmware, its what 99% of us use. Basically, forget the firmware angle, its a garden path...

The specific error is because your ui.h config is still set wrong, its configured as if it was trying to be compiled for a RAMPS or RAMBO board... again, this is way off the beaten track.

Your original firmware is just fine to work with Repetier-Host. Repetier-Firmware is simply an *alternative*, not required.

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Re: Repetier Firmware for Sanguinololu

Hey,

OK thanks for that. But how do i set up Repetier-Host to realise that my printer is a Delta and not the "classic" set up.

Another thing which i have noticed is that i don't know where to put the steps-per-mm in. I worked it out to be 1828 steps as I am using lead-screws.

Thanks

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Re: Repetier Firmware for Sanguinololu

Steps-per-mm are set via the Config->EEPROM setting.

To change the repetier-host setup to work for a delta printer, then you'll need to read the read me on Repetier or over on the Sumpod site. A quick bit of googling suggests that you might have better success using Repetier-Firmware.. but probably best to ask http://www.sumpod.com/pages/assembly to finish their instructions smile

This site is very much geared towards the Solidoodle printers. The SumPod is very different beast. You probably will get far more assistance specific to your printer at http://sumpod.proboards.com/ . But right now you're asking on a Ford Forum how to get stuff to work with a Chevrolet - this is no problem, but you are going to get Ford specific answers to questions that really need Chevy knowledge smile

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Re: Repetier Firmware for Sanguinololu

This is the main reason why I am on here, I have asked and asked for the manual and instructions from SUMPOD and they still haven't given me them. sad

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Re: Repetier Firmware for Sanguinololu

No help over on http://sumpod.proboards.com/ ?

http://airtripper.com/1145/marlin-firmw … -up-guide/ ?
http://sumpod.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=firmware ?

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Re: Repetier Firmware for Sanguinololu

I have a Delta 3D Printer, not a Basic printer...

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Re: Repetier Firmware for Sanguinololu

Well, just like here there is the SD2 and the SD3... so I would have thought the same community could assist with both.

Clearly you're just too far ahead of the technology curve... hate it when that happens neutral

Sorry I personally can't really help much more, i'd just be completely guessing for how to get a SumPod working..

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Re: Repetier Firmware for Sanguinololu

Yea, i know. Just annoying thats all.

It would help if some people who have Delta's (Like Rostock) could help with what they did to set their printer up.

Thanks anyway

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Re: Repetier Firmware for Sanguinololu

Try over here: http://www.buildlog.net/forum/viewforum … 49bf9359ce
Bart and several others  have built delta printers and might be able to help

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Re: Repetier Firmware for Sanguinololu

You have to modify the repetier configuration.h its pretty well documented with comments. Just scroll through and and read it to figure out where you need to make modifications. First of all go to line 72 and define 62 for the sanguinololu and line 90 define a 3 for the delta drive system

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Re: Repetier Firmware for Sanguinololu

Hey,

When you say that I have to make modifications, is that in the firmware which i can alter using the arduino software. Once I have made the changes, i then have to upload the new edited firmware into the board?

Thanks, Sorry I am very new to this...

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Re: Repetier Firmware for Sanguinololu

Yea the changes you will make will be in configuration.h file when you open the repetiuer pde up. Then once your changes are made save it and upload like in the firmware uploading tutorials on the soliwiki

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Re: Repetier Firmware for Sanguinololu

In terms of Repetier-Host, it seems simple:

Config > Printer Settings

Then select Rostock printer instead of classis printer on the Printer Shape tab.

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Re: Repetier Firmware for Sanguinololu

Lawsy, I have done that and it still doesn't work.

And thanks Timp610, I will give it a go.

Cheers

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Re: Repetier Firmware for Sanguinololu

Did you buy the Sanguinololu separately?

If so then it will have the regular Marlin on it and you will need to modify and upload the firmware for Rostock as others have pointed out.

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Re: Repetier Firmware for Sanguinololu

Yea, It came with the printer, but i feel the company who sold the printer didn't install the right firmware.

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Re: Repetier Firmware for Sanguinololu

Well that is extremely poor.

I hope you are hounding them with support requests.

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Re: Repetier Firmware for Sanguinololu

Don't worry, I am but they are being very quiet at the moment... Doesn't reply to E-Mails or answer phone calls...

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Re: Repetier Firmware for Sanguinololu

Does anyone have a tutorial on how to change the config.h tab

I have no idea what any of the options are and what my Printer is set to?

Thanks