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Topic: LCD Rotary Encoder Controller with Solidoodle Rev E Board?

I'm looking into the viability of attaching an LCD Rotary Encoder Controller such as panelolu to my Solidoodle 3 with Rev E board.

I would like this because it will as reliability and stability compared to Windows, possible blue screens, "program not responding", and other errors created by running software greatly overpowered for something as low level as CNC controlled stepper motors, with no apparent added benefit.

I followed Lawsy's tutorial: http://www.soliforum.com/topic/127/pane … ete-guide/ but I would like some more specific information for my current board.

I believe the Rev E board has the suggested AT90USB1286 chip (unfortunately in SMD form): http://wiki.solidoodle.com/update-firmware

There are two clusters of 14pin (2x7) Expansion ports (EXP1 and EXP2) that need to have the solder removed before installing headers as well as the ISCP connector.

Any help would be appreciated greatly.

Solidoodle 3 that came with new extruder setup with extra fan that hits left side of machine reducing print area even more than originally falsely advertised.

Crappy new driver board that has soldered on driver chips and atmega so if anything fries the whole thing gets trashed instead replacing $5 driver chips or $3 atmega.

2 Reply by slimstar2 (edited by slimstar2 2015-01-04 15:58:29)

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Re: LCD Rotary Encoder Controller with Solidoodle Rev E Board?

Hi Nnnn,     I have that same setup on my SD 3 . I love it . Before I installed it I had random print stoppages ,sometimes after a couple of minutes or after 14 hrs of a 15 hr print and anywhere in between. Since I added Panelolu 2 no more problems . Getting the holes cleared and header pins soldered in is not so easy I ruined 1 board trying . Well not totally ruined , it works all except SD card wont read to Panelolu screen but it works from the computer . So I use that board as a backup. You don't use the pins on EXP 2 at all so no need to mess with them.

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Re: LCD Rotary Encoder Controller with Solidoodle Rev E Board?

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Hi Nnnn,     I have that same setup on my SD 3 . I love it . Before I installed it I had random print stoppages ,sometimes after a couple of minutes or after 14 hrs of a 15 hr print and anywhere in between. Since I added Panelolu 2 no more problems . Getting the holes cleared and header pins soldered in is not so easy I ruined 1 board trying . Well not totally ruined , it works all except SD card wont read to Panelolu screen but it works from the computer . So I use that board as a backup. You don't use the pins on EXP 2 at all so no need to mess with them.

Do you have any pictures of the board? I've seen LCD kits on ebay, and they also come with a break out board for the multiple 10pin (2x5) type connectors to convert into a long 22 pin single row heater that is on some of the printer boards.

Thanks.

Solidoodle 3 that came with new extruder setup with extra fan that hits left side of machine reducing print area even more than originally falsely advertised.

Crappy new driver board that has soldered on driver chips and atmega so if anything fries the whole thing gets trashed instead replacing $5 driver chips or $3 atmega.

4 Reply by Nnnn (edited by Nnnn 2015-01-04 22:25:16)

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Re: LCD Rotary Encoder Controller with Solidoodle Rev E Board?

Okay so searching ebay i found this conversion board which is meant for sanguinololu:

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/ODAwWDgwMA==/z/amMAAOxy8HlSb1Qn/$T2eC16J,!zQFIcm7ug,+BSb1QnH-og~~60_57.JPG

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/3D-Printer-Smart … 27d9fe01c9


Puts out the two 10 pin (2x5) connectors for LCD and SD card.

And this screen and encoder with full size SD card slot:
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTMwMVgxNjAw/z/Of0AAOSw1x1UMJMJ/$_57.JPG
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/2004-LCD-Display … 4621e41bde

so for $14 + a firmware flash and some strategic solder removal I can get stand alone printing. Nice!

Or even better; get the better screen version for a little bit more:

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/Z1wAAOSw-jhT-zw9/$_57.JPG
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/3D-printer-RAMPS … 23486e9d04

Solidoodle 3 that came with new extruder setup with extra fan that hits left side of machine reducing print area even more than originally falsely advertised.

Crappy new driver board that has soldered on driver chips and atmega so if anything fries the whole thing gets trashed instead replacing $5 driver chips or $3 atmega.

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Re: LCD Rotary Encoder Controller with Solidoodle Rev E Board?

I don't think thoose work with the SD rev E printrboard . That is what you said you have . Go to Think3DPrint3D @http://www.think3dprint3d.com/. They make the Panelolu 2 with the adapter for your board They breakout and pas thru the ISP pins

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Re: LCD Rotary Encoder Controller with Solidoodle Rev E Board?

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I don't think thoose work with the SD rev E printrboard . That is what you said you have . Go to Think3DPrint3D @http://www.think3dprint3d.com/. They make the Panelolu 2 with the adapter for your board They breakout and pas thru the ISP pins

The adapter i linked above does access the ICSP pins.

The LCD Controller kits automatically come with the breakout board meant for the ramps board, but you need a breakout board meant for the sanguinololu.

Also, it seems to me that both the ebay clones work the same way as the panelolu.

Solidoodle 3 that came with new extruder setup with extra fan that hits left side of machine reducing print area even more than originally falsely advertised.

Crappy new driver board that has soldered on driver chips and atmega so if anything fries the whole thing gets trashed instead replacing $5 driver chips or $3 atmega.

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Re: LCD Rotary Encoder Controller with Solidoodle Rev E Board?

I don't meaen to sound grumpy but you stated you where looking at putting a Panelolu  on your SD rev E.. Now your talking generic LCD meant for a ramps or possibly Sanguinololu with an adapter from one of them . I just don't which what to talk about????

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Re: LCD Rotary Encoder Controller with Solidoodle Rev E Board?

slimstar2 wrote:

I don't meaen to sound grumpy but you stated you where looking at putting a Panelolu  on your SD rev E.. Now your talking generic LCD meant for a ramps or possibly Sanguinololu with an adapter from one of them . I just don't which what to talk about????

There's a difference between the branded models and the clones?

Solidoodle 3 that came with new extruder setup with extra fan that hits left side of machine reducing print area even more than originally falsely advertised.

Crappy new driver board that has soldered on driver chips and atmega so if anything fries the whole thing gets trashed instead replacing $5 driver chips or $3 atmega.

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Re: LCD Rotary Encoder Controller with Solidoodle Rev E Board?

Ok, so I lashed out and bought one of these LCD's with converter for Sang board. How do I get it going with my SD3, I've soldered the headers on. . . . . do I need to upgrade the chip to the ATMEGA 1284 ?

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Re: LCD Rotary Encoder Controller with Solidoodle Rev E Board?

yes you have to use the ATMEGA 1284 , search the forums, you should find a post about how to flash it with the correct firmware.

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