Questions tagged [marlin]
Questions about the 3D printer firmware Marlin.
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Is it possible to read the state of a specific printer part from Marlin, such as the power of a stepper motor, the LCD brightness, or fan speed RPM?
Is it possible to read the state of a specific printer part from Marlin, such as the power (on or off) of a particular stepper motor, the brightness percentage of the LCD screen, or individual fan ...
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Is the BFPTouch interchangable with the BLTouch for mriscoc firmware without custom changes to Marlin?
I have two Creality Ender 3 V2 printers with a v4.2.2 board. One printer has the official CRtouch and one is nearly stock. I can simply buy another CRTouch, but I found an exciting DIY project called ...
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Is there a way to send a thumbnail to the printer LCD screen when printing over USB from OctoPrint?
I'm using Cura Thumbnails using a plugin in Cura 5.5. Also, I use the Marlin-based mriscoc firmware on a Creality Ender 3 V2 with OctoPrint using OctoPi on a Raspberry Pi 4.
The firmware supposedly ...
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Why is MPC better than PID for 3D printers, and (why) is it more useful for 'high-power heaters'?
The YouTube video 'PID vs MPC' from Mark Misin Engineering Ltd perfectly demonstrates that Model Predictive Temperature Control (MPC) is more powerful than Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID). ...
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Does Marlin input shaping compensate vibration on all X, Y and Z axes?
The Marlin Firmware supports Input Shaping (M593) as described in the Marlin documentation writing:
Set the Input Shaping damping factor and/or frequency (in Hertz) for axes that support it.
But the ...
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Does an accelerometer in a Marlin-based Input Shaping setup compensate in real-time (during print) for vibration?
In addition to my question How to physically wire a (ADXL345) accelerometer for Input Shaping (Resonance Compensation) support on for a Ender 3 V2 printer?.
Does an accelerometer in a Marlin-based ...
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Anet A8 Auto Bed Levelling - Auto home not centring with new Marlin 1.1.9 config
Recently added a probe to my Anet A8 for auto bed levelling, calculations have been added based on position of probe to hotend as required. I'm using Marlin 1.1.9.
When I go into 'Prepare' in the ...
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Does Marlin already have a way to define auto Z-offset strain gauge?
My Ender 3 v3 SE printer is still really new so I understand the info is limited. I'm trying to build a version of the latest Marlin FW that will work I've already redefined the pins that are ...
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Ender3 v2 on Marlin moves head while rotating button
I updated firmware on my Ender3 v2. Previously I used to have precompiled 2.0.7. Now I compiled 2.0.9 from source. Everything seems to work fine except of Move menu. Previously, I pushed the button to ...
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Is it possible to resume a print after an M112 full shutdown?
I had a misconfiguration in OctoPrint and it kept sending M112 errors to my printer, while my printer was actually fine. As a result, I failed at least two prints, ...
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How does Adaptive Mesh Leveling (AML) actually work?
I recently started using the new mriscoc firmware for my Creality Ender 3 V2 and it is truly performing above expectations. Even considering that Jyers UI was already a step up from the original ...
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Do OctoPrint or Marlin support "ironing" and additional printing states?
Currently, OctoPrint shows a printer state such as "Printing" as shown below:
I was wondering if there is a way or a Cura script or OctoPrint Plugin to insert a special g-code and let ...
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Is there a way to set the installed nozzle size (and installed filament color) in the Marlin firmware (or OctoPrint software)?
In addition to this question: Is there a (common) way to embed used Slicer settings inside the G-code file?.
I'm considering writing a Cura script and OctoPrint plugin because what I want is not ...
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Adding a custom G-code to parse strings from `configuration.h` in Marlin 2.0.x
I'm working with Marlin 2.0.x firmware for a special device, I have added an extra axis to the firmware and it's working well, However, I'd like to implement a custom G-code command that can parse a ...
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What are the pros and cons of automatically disabling stepper motors after a print. Does it increase stepper motor lifetime?
I've noticed several times that one of my stepper motors is making a slight noise after a print is finished, indicating it's still enabled, also the axes are still statically positioned and unmovable.
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What is the best time interval and method to stop heating the bed to start releasing before the print is finished?
I would really like to end the bed heating approximately X minutes before the print finished so that the bed already starts cooling and releasing the print.
Since an object can have different sizes ...
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How to upload firmware to 8-bit Ender-3 1.1.2 without USB port
We have an old Ender-3, and the board is numbered 1.1.2. We're trying to update the firmware, but there isn't a USB port (the previous owner seems to have desoldered the USB port?!) so we're figuring ...
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Aquila X3 small firmware does not flash to board
I'm using the MRiscoCProUI firmware on my Aquila X3 printer, but when I enable more features in the firmware, I'm unable to flash the printer.
I already tried several options and independently of the ...
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Auto Build Marlin extension showing random board and environment?
I am trying to compile firmware for an Ender 5 Plus with its stock 8-bit board with ATmega2560. The environment is set correctly and it compiles the hex file as it should when I use PlatformIO:Build (...
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Communicating with a Marlin board via Javascript and Node SerialPort
I am trying to send G-codes to my Anycubic Kobra 3D printer running on a Marlin board.
I have tried several serial communication software (terminal-based) and managed to send ...
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Motor still locked after pressing disable all steppers
My extruder 1 (IDEX - robin pro board) is locked in position when turning on printer while the other motors are free to move. When I press the disable all steppers button the e0 is still locked while ...
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New to OctoPrint, how to interface with Marlin Ender 3 Pro
I plan on adding OctoPrint or mainsail to an Ender 3 Pro running Marlin 2.
As I understand it, the OctoPrint on the Pi runs klipper, which then feeds commands to the Ender 3 Marlin via the USB port.
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Motors don't move when printing but do when homing
I have an MKS Robin Pro I was starting a print on and the motors were not moving. The progress bar was running and the extruder temperature was changing (IDEX printer) so I thought it was printing but ...
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Why does my bed stop heating at high temperature when the extruder starts heating?
To give some more context to my question: it does work as expected (that is the extruder start heating after the bed has reached the set temperature) when I set the bed temperature to be 70 °C or ...
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Steppers grinding when homing Marlin
When homing the 3D printer or running G29, the X & Y axes are grinding and not moving fully to the correct position. When I run the following G-code the print ...
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Absolute Z values not 0 at print surface after auto homing with CR-Touch
I recently installed the CR-Touch onto my CR10-V3 printer. I updated my firmware to Marlin 2.1.2M and set my probe offsets and selected level bed which checked 81 points on the print bed and it said ...
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How does my printer auto level based off the sensor I installed?
I'll start off with some info in case it's needed, but my questions are a bit lower. I have an Ender 3 Pro with the 4.2.2 motherboard. Grabbed a Marlin firmware bin from Shiny Upgrades and seems to ...
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SKR Mini E3 V2 - PWM on PC12 possible?
The SKR Mini E3 V2 uses the STM32F103RCF6 MCU based around ARM.
I want to control the pin PC12 with PWM. However, this pin is not working as the Laser PWM signal. ...
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J19 Pin on Ultimaker 2 Mainboard Marlin Config
I am trying to configure an Ultimaker 2 (go) with Marlin. My current hotend is a 1.75 mm E3D V6 (still bowden), and the extruder fan uses J19 24V, as circled in green in the picture. Whenever I turn ...
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MKS Base V1.4 does not recognize my PCB MK3 heat bed
I am using an MKS base V1.4 board, PCB MK3 dual-power heat bed, and Marlin 2.0.1. My printer does not recognize my heat bed. I cannot control it and I cannot even see the temp. Actually, my printer ...
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How to use TMC2209 driver to stop print when an obstruction is hit in Marlin
I have built a big gantry (1 m x 1 m) and currently use TMC2208 drivers and Marlin on a RAMPS 1.4 board. When working at high speeds, this could get dangerous if someone gets their hand in the way or ...
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What is the Fade Height option in Marlin?
Going through the printer options, I came across the Fade Height option under Bed Leveling section.
What is it and what is its ...
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Z Homing issue after Marlin 2.1.2 upgrade on Ender 3 with BTT SKR mini V2.0 and BLTouch
So my Ender 3 with a BLTouch running on a BIGTREETECH SKR MINI V2.0 mainboard has been working just fine on Marlin 2.0.8 for a year or so and I decided I would update it to Marlin 2.1.2.
I downloaded ...
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How can I successfully set up my fans to run on my CR-10 using Marlin?
I have a CR-10 (original version), and I just installed an SKR E3 Mini V3.0 board, with custom Marlin firmware. Everything else seems to be running properly, but some of my fans won't spin, or won't ...
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CRTouch on SKR 1.3 with BTT TFT24
I upgraded my old Creality CR10s Pro V1 with the BTT SKR 1.3 with A4988 stepper drivers and the BTT TFT24 combo lcd screen.
Everything connects and responds, but the CRTouch unit does not even power ...
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Is there a marlin setting to disable XY axes when Z endstop triggered?
I have a mechanical switch connected to a RAMPS 1.4 board that detects when my laser has run in to something. Right now, I have it set as a Z limit, so if I move too far in the Z and crash the laser ...
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"Validate Mesh" in Marlin causes whole test print to be offset from the bed (home)
I have enabled UBL in Marlin firmware for my Ender 3 Pro and generated a mesh which probed the whole bed normally as expected. However when I use the menu option to Validate Mesh, the whole test ...
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Ender 3 pro making loud continuous tone on start and continuously heats up
I'm having trouble getting Ender 3 pro Creality 3D printer up and going.
I recently upgraded the mother board which went bad from v4.2.2 to v4.2.7 Mute Mainboard with TM2225 driver. I tried ...
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How I can remove the Marlin logo on the bootscreen? [duplicate]
How I can remove the Marlin default boot screen, in the new version, that shows
<< marlin bugfix 2.0.5. Marlin.org>>
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G28 X does not home the hotend
I have a classic Ender 3 running Marlin-2.1.1 on a BTT SKR v1.3 board with TMC 2130 drivers. Wifi is connected with ESP3D on an ESP32-CAM board connected to a TFT port. The X endstop is on the left ...
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Ender 3 V2 with new SKR mini e3 v3 is heating up extremely slowly
I just replaced my motherboard with a new SKR mini e3 v3 and changed the config files myself based on this Consolidated Marlin Guide.
Unfortunately, It is taking over 10 minutes to heat up the bed ...
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Ender 3 CR Touch UBL Fails to Produce Viable Mesh
I've been getting deeper and deeper down the rabbit hole of UBL and I am losing my mind!
Just installed the CR Touch and I am having print issue after print issue with larger prints despite manually ...
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Issue with bed size
My printer Flyingbear Ghost 5 3D Printer:
Printing volume: 255 x 210 x 200 mm
Motherboard: BIGTREETECH SKR 3 EZ
Drivers for all 3 axes: TMC22090
BLTouch installed
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Inconsistensy of manual tramming and auto tramming/auto bed levelling
I have a new Ender 3 S1 printer with CR Touch sensor (never had experience with auto levelling before) and I'm confused about how it works. Also, I updated the firmware to Professional Firmware.
I ran ...
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Ender 3 V2 Neo upgraded with Biqu H2 V2 not extruding
I'm doing something special with my Ender 3 V2 Neo these days. Gotten to upgrade to the direct extruder Biqu H2 V2. Nothing is out for the Neo version yet - like adapters and such - so I have modified ...
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Printer temps are displaying on top of each other on Ender 3 v2 running Marlin 2.1.2
I just finished flashing Marlin 2.1.2 on my Ender 3 V2 printer. I had some difficulty flashing the screen from my SD card, but once I formatted the card to 4096 FAT32 and added the both Marlin ...
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Auto bed level probing incorrectly
I'm using Marlin 2.1.2 on an Ender 3, with an SKR E3 v3 mini, Sprite Pro extruder, and a CR Touch probe.
Whenever I try to level, it appears to ignore the probe offsets. Causing any mesh to be ...
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15x15 mesh returns ridiculous values
So I've followed the wonderful tutorial here and managed to modify the Anycubic firmware to include more mesh points to probe for (I've set it to have a 15x15 grid because I'm printing a large scale ...
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3D printer LCD / temperature issue
I have been working on a 3D printer prototype using an Ender 3 v2 frame and a BTT Octopus board and Marlin.
My only issue right now with the printer is that when I set the nozzle temperature, it sets ...
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Auto Homing issue (Z-axis ignores endstop but individually homing each axis there is no problem)
I'm experiencing an issue with the auto homing where the Z-axis will ignore the endstop when I use the auto home button in Pronterface. Strangely, homing the axes individually I don't seem to have any ...
