i3v 12" build log

[razer1141]

Has anyone contacted Colin on these firmware issues? Yes, there have been problems in the past with 10-inch printers shipping with 8-inch firmware. One would have thought similar issues wouldn't occur with the new RAMBO board, but... Although their boards may not ship with the right firmware, and the build guide and videos don't always point to the right firmware download, Colin has always been able to provide people with a link to the right firmware source for their printer - having to search out additional libraries shouldn't be necessary. And the Arduino IDE already comes with an uploader called Avrdude. Uploading is built into the IDE. As long as you have Arduino configured for the right type of AVR processor board, you shouldn't need to go off looking for a third party upload tool. At least I'd be surprised at having to.

EDIT: Well, yeah, getting the USB driver set up is almost always a problem spot. I'll grant you that.

I emailed him today about it. He said that the build guide specifically states the ramps board comes preflashed, but doesn't mention either way about the rambo. He confirmed the rambo needs to be flashed before use. I responded with the manual looks like it originally included ramps only and the others were added aftwards and that it leads one to assume it comes preflashed. Since only the rambo is sold in the kit, I think some more information regarding the rambo should be added. The link to the firmware is in the build guide though. I think it should clearly state the rambo needs to be flashed and add a link to the arduino software. The only mention of Arduino software is in the ramps zip file and its so old(0023 I think?), it doesn't even support the INO file included in the rambo source.

Also, thinks for the heads up regarding the arduino software. I really have no knowledge of arduino and other than flashing my rambo, have never touched it in my life.