Hello, I'm a newbie at all of this. I've been printing for a bit but never really understood how to "flash" and upload firmware. I just ordered a RAMBo 1.2 PCB and I'm using it on a Velleman Machine. I have no idea what to do to set it up. Can anyone lead me in the right direction ? I've done some basic G-gode stuff but I'm green with all of this. Thanks again. Waynester https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,323996,323996#msg-323996 Sun, 15 Mar 2026 07:46:00 -0400 Phorum 5.2.23 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,323996,331774#msg-331774 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,323996,331774#msg-331774 I got it !!! After you install Arduino chose File Open and you have to Go to the Marlin Folder (where you downloaded the Marlin Software) and find the (PDE) file. Once that is opened you will see tabs across the top. These represent all the files that you are about to "upload" to your circuit board. This is the firmware that is converted to (HEX) .....Before you choose the "upload" command open the "configuration.h" file (its one of the tabs at the top) . This is where you edit different info that matches your board and printer etc.
Good Luck
W.]]> Waynester General Sat, 29 Mar 2014 11:57:21 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,323996,331095#msg-331095 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,323996,331095#msg-331095
firmware should be extracted.]]> jamesdanielv General Fri, 28 Mar 2014 01:35:42 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,323996,330626#msg-330626 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,323996,330626#msg-330626 vegasloki General Thu, 27 Mar 2014 01:40:10 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,323996,330389#msg-330389 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,323996,330389#msg-330389 I was able to download and run Arduino and communicate with Rambo board.
But when I try to copy the configuration.h file into Arduino and hit upload it says it has to be a .ion or other file type.
What part of the puzzle am I missing ?
Also, when I try to connect with Repetier it says "connected" but "1 command running"
Any Help.
w.]]> Waynester General Wed, 26 Mar 2014 12:05:17 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,323996,327835#msg-327835 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,323996,327835#msg-327835 jamesdanielv General Thu, 20 Mar 2014 20:11:31 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,323996,327625#msg-327625 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,323996,327625#msg-327625 Thanks for the links and tips.
I bought my RAMBo 1.2 from ultimachine.
It didn't come with any instructions. But I'm looking around for videos etc.
The wire harness that connects the motors is slightly different from the connectors on my printer
so I have to "crimp" all the wires with a new connector. I just ordered a new crimping tool from Newark electronics.
This should be a great learning experience.
Looking forward to the whole thing.
Thanks again and If you think of any other tips please send along.
WayneSter]]> Waynester General Thu, 20 Mar 2014 11:02:41 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,323996,324365#msg-324365 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,323996,324365#msg-324365
I did a google to your Rambo -----

[ultimachine.com]

[airwolf3d.com]

--- Who did you buy your board from? Do they have instructions?

There are many tutorials -- and videos -----]]> bstott General Thu, 13 Mar 2014 15:01:48 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,323996,324089#msg-324089 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,323996,324089#msg-324089 Download, extract and run the Arduino IDE.
Download and extract the Marlin firmware.
In the Arduino IDE set the board to Mega 2560 (RAMBo if you added it).
Open the Configuration.h file in the firmware folder/location in the Arduino IDE and read through the file changing the settings to match your printer setup.
Once done save the file and select upload.

If you want to make use of the more advanced things the RAMBo offers you need to add it as a board in the IDE (how to can be found here).]]> JoeDaStudd General Thu, 13 Mar 2014 04:17:13 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,323996,323996#msg-323996 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,323996,323996#msg-323996 I'm a newbie at all of this. I've been printing for a bit but never really understood how to "flash" and upload firmware.
I just ordered a RAMBo 1.2 PCB and I'm using it on a Velleman Machine. I have no idea what to do to set it up. Can anyone lead me in the right direction ? I've done some basic G-gode stuff but I'm green with all of this.
Thanks again.
Waynester]]> Waynester General Wed, 12 Mar 2014 20:03:28 -0400