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06-02-2015, 03:22 PM #19
Could also be the original owner built it from individual parts and not even a kit.
If you can capture the pattern the LEDs on the RAMPS board make at startup in a video, someone might recognize the firmware you currently have. Marlin firmware is probably used on the majority of MEGA2560/RAMPS setups, so that'd be something to look at. There are many sources of info like the RepRap Wiki, youtube, and such that walk through setting up a printer with it. What you'll find with firmware like Marlin is they are very configurable in order to support a very wide range of underlying hardware and applications. The bad side of that is there's a lot of configuration details to understand if you're applying firmware from scratch. What I would probably do is find download files for a Prusa i3 somewhere. They may not be directly useable, but that'd get you closer than if you started with a fresh copy of it. Since I am familiar with the company more than any other, I'd look at the i3 printers at MakerFarm. Download one of their build guides, and watch their videos. The build guide and/or videos will mention where to get firmware for their printer. Download it and review the contents of the configuration.h, configuration_adv.h, and pins.h files at a minimum until you understand them and can figure out where differences need to be made for your printer. If something doesn't make sense, google that parameter label to learn more about that setting. Consider starting a help-needed thread at this forum level and ask questions when you're stuck. Just be prepared to do some of the research on your own - you'll learn the most that way.
New member with print issue
06-11-2024, 08:57 AM in Tips, Tricks and Tech Help