1 Topic by pastprimitive (edited by pastprimitive 2014-02-15 06:20:15)

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Topic: Problems after marlin upgrade on solidoodle 3

So I have three problems after downloading the latest Solidoodle 2/3 firmware update from github and successfully flashing my 1284 p on my SD3 w/ Panelolou 2 LCD + encoder.

Problem one: for whatever reason after flashing the new firmware my LCD screen shows "Mendel ready" as opposed to "Solidoodle 3 ready".  I made sure to follow the step by step instructions of modifying my configuration.h file. Made sure it said Solidoodle 3, not two, motherboard is set to 62, etc... Stumped why it's not giving me the standard message when I have the Solidoodle 3 setup.

UPDATE: This is the one that is really confusing me.  I am sure it is some obvious little piece of code out of place somewhere.  So I will continue onwards.  but still not sure why I am getting the else if Mendel catch all when it's clearly defined as solidoodle in both the language and configuration.h files.


Problem two:  When I run a job, at least via Repetier host my y coordinate get shifted to 5 off. So for example. Click run, click kill job immediately, when head goes to park at the default parking area it crashes, and repetier shows the y axis in red indicating it's not homed anymore.  Also shows it in red at Y205. Double checked bed size, firmware be sizes, etc... everything is according to stock solidoodle 3 setup...

Solved: Don't be a dipstick and accidentally change your park position in Repitier Host to park the y-axis at 205. DOH!

Problem three: When I go into my tune menu on my panelolou 2 it shows tuning for two extrusion heads. In other words I can change the temperature for two heads even though I only have one.

Solved: Realized that I was working with a beta version of Marlin from Adrian that was a compilation of changes he had made to the latest Marlin from lawsy and team awesome.  The second temperature sensor in the configuration.h file was set to something other then 0.  I only have one extruder, and one sensor for said extruder.  This not being set to 0 was teh culprit for showing to extruders on my panelolou display.

After an hour or two I am hoping someone can shed some more light on this for me. Searched forms, google, no obvious or semi buried solutions jumped out at me.

2 Reply by rjp350z (edited by rjp350z 2014-02-05 14:44:35)

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Re: Problems after marlin upgrade on solidoodle 3

Regarding your Problem 1
I had an issue in the Language.h file with the MACHINE NAME if Statements.  Have not had time to look at it in depth but noticed when RH connects the status does not reflect the actual printer name based on the selection in the Configuration.h file - No matter what I tried it comes up with "MENDEL"

#if MOTHERBOARD == 7 || MOTHERBOARD == 71
    #define MACHINE_NAME "Ultimaker"
    #define FIRMWARE_URL "http://firmware.ultimaker.com"
#elif MOTHERBOARD == 80
    #define MACHINE_NAME "Rumba"
    #define FIRMWARE_URL "https://github.com/ErikZalm/Marlin/"
#elif MOTHERBOARD == 62 || MOTHERBOARD == 33 || MOTHERBOARD == 34 || MOTHERBOARD == 81  //{SD Patch}
    #define MACHINE_NAME "Solidoodle"                                    //{SD Patch}
    #define FIRMWARE_URL "http://github.com/mlaws/solidoodle2-marlin/"   //{SD Patch}
#elif MOTHERBOARD == 77
    #define MACHINE_NAME "3Drag"
    #define FIRMWARE_URL "http://3dprint.elettronicain.it/"
#else
    #ifdef CUSTOM_MENDEL_NAME
        #define MACHINE_NAME CUSTOM_MENDEL_NAME
    #else
        #define MACHINE_NAME "Mendel"
    #endif

    #define FIRMWARE_URL "http://www.mendel-parts.com"
#endif

#ifndef MACHINE_UUID
   #define MACHINE_UUID "00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000"
#endif

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Re: Problems after marlin upgrade on solidoodle 3

That was my conclusion as well, and since it didn't seem to affect functionality. At least for the time being... I used a work around of uncommenting the generic Mendel custom name in the configuration.h file and putting "Solidoodle" in there.

But I still hate having  unexplained firmware bugs/issues. Even if there is an acceptable functional work around.

4 Reply by rjp350z (edited by rjp350z 2014-02-09 22:28:12)

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Re: Problems after marlin upgrade on solidoodle 3

Was doing some rework today.  To get the firmware to correctly recognize board type you need to change the language.h file to read as 

#elif MOTHERBOARD == 6 || MOTHERNOARD == 62 || MOTHERBOARD == 33 || MOTHERBOARD == 34 || MOTHERBOARD == 81  //{SD Patch}

It works correctly on SANG Board need to verify on PrinterBoard

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Re: Problems after marlin upgrade on solidoodle 3

Sweet! I'll upload it today.  Sanguino is what I have as well.  Also adding 6 makes sense. I noticed in the pin layout file that 62 got redefined as a 6.

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Re: Problems after marlin upgrade on solidoodle 3

Uploaded, works great! I like having my firmware match the communities version down to the last detail.  smile