New MKS SBASE Smoothieware-compatible board from China

davidwyl

Re: New MKS SBASE Smoothieware-compatible board from China
September 07, 2016 01:01AM

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my coreXY printer with mks sbase fully up and running.very please with the performance .

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chris33

Re: New MKS SBASE Smoothieware-compatible board from China
September 07, 2016 06:47AM

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Amoniak
Hi,

You who are using this controller board, what stepper motors (P/N) and what PSU voltage are you running?

I’m definitely considering this board for my build but I’m afraid about the high pitch noise some are describing when searching info on the DRV8825’s.

Thank you in advanced.

I am running 12v on mine and some read up its 24v have issues with high pitch noise (but don't quote me on that) and i got mine running but not printing or done any continues movement yet as my kossel is 90% complete

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wetsparks

Re: New MKS SBASE Smoothieware-compatible board from China
September 16, 2016 04:39PM

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Hi All,

I'm just about to 'upgrade' (I hope) my printer from Ramps to Smoothieware 32 bit. Iv'e got the MKS board from Aliexpress along with the TFT 32 display.

One starting problem is that their web site says to upgrade the the firmware on the TFT with mkstft32.bin. Can I find this file on the MKS github, can I bugger. All the files there for the TFT are 28 not 32 and the latest version is 1.1.4. My display says it is version 1.1.5.

Do I just leave it at that or is there a secret location for this damm file?

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2012bencormier

Re: New MKS SBASE Smoothieware-compatible board from China
September 16, 2016 08:32PM

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Hello, I got exactly the same TFT 32 with an Sbase and I can tell you that files for the TFT 32 and TFT28 are interchangeble, they get the same resolution. I have used version 1.1.1 to the last one (1.1.5) from the TFT 28 with my TFT32. Everything works fine.

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wetsparks

Re: New MKS SBASE Smoothieware-compatible board from China
September 17, 2016 01:12PM

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Ahh thats great, thanks. At least now the calibration works, on the 1.1.5 version the cross just kept going around the screen and would not finalise!

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wetsparks

Re: New MKS SBASE Smoothieware-compatible board from China
September 26, 2016 09:42AM

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Has anyone had this problem or got a solution?

Just setting up my SBase 1.3 board, just working on the X axis ATM.

After boot up the axis will move to the + or the - with commands from the TFT panel just fine. If I then issue an X Home command it will home as it should. Next I move it a few steps in the + direction and try to home it again and it wont. All I get is a beep sound and a small nudge to the + direction. I have tried this using the web connection and issuing the G28 command but exactly the same happens. I have also tried plugging into the Y axis but again the same problem.

I have attached me config.txt file, just in case I am doing something stupid!

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2012bencormier

Re: New MKS SBASE Smoothieware-compatible board from China
September 26, 2016 10:37AM

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Hello.

Not sure if I can help, but I set panel.enable to FALSE, because this is for Smoothie panel only.
Be sure to set the panel baud rate to 115200 in the Sbase config and in the TFT config.
Also I'm not sure about setting second_usb_serial_enable to true, do you realy need the second port?

Hope this will help

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wetsparks

Re: New MKS SBASE Smoothieware-compatible board from China
September 26, 2016 10:50AM

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Thanks for you reply.

Tried altering the config.txt as you suggest and while the TFT still works, the original problem is still there angry smiley

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wetsparks

Re: New MKS SBASE Smoothieware-compatible board from China
September 26, 2016 11:09AM

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OK, had a thought and tried M119. It showed Y an Z end stops had 1s to them. So I have 'nc' outed these end stops for now, just in case this was the problem.

No luck, the fault is still there angry smiley

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chris33

Re: New MKS SBASE Smoothieware-compatible board from China
September 26, 2016 04:38PM

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wetsparks if your having endstop issues use smoothieware-edge firmware, the mks sbase is pants I had an issue with them not reading them being triggered, so flashed it with smoothieware=edge all good afterwards

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wetsparks

Re: New MKS SBASE Smoothieware-compatible board from China
September 27, 2016 06:49AM

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Hi,

Tried the edge firmware but no luck. One thing I have checked on is the state of the limit signal. Two points first, I am using optical limits and I have changed the settings over to the Y axis, just to confirm it wasn't a problem with the X axis.

Using Simplify 3D to control the board (just in case there was a problem with the TFT) I have used the terminal in Audrino to send a M119 command, this gives me a Y = 1 response. If I then move the carriage into the end stop slot, thus triggering the end stop, the M119 command still gives me a Y = 1 response. I have checked the operation of the end stop with a meter and it is working correctly.

I have now ordered some micro switch end stops to see if this will resolve the problem. Will update in the next few days.

Philip.

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2012bencormier

Re: New MKS SBASE Smoothieware-compatible board from China
September 27, 2016 07:35AM

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Hello wetspark

have set the jumper for the end-stop to 5V, I don't think that 3.3V is enough for opto end-stop.

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wetsparks

Re: New MKS SBASE Smoothieware-compatible board from China
September 27, 2016 10:24AM

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Yep, that's set at 5v. Hope this ain't a duff board angry smiley

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chris33

Re: New MKS SBASE Smoothieware-compatible board from China
September 28, 2016 12:58AM

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take some pictures of how you got them wired in on your board

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megablue

Re: New MKS SBASE Smoothieware-compatible board from China
September 28, 2016 02:11AM

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has anyone tested the 8825 on sbase for missing steps? does it support switching from slow to fast decay mode automatically?

edit:
I just got a reply from their tech support. the 8825 on sbase are running in Mixed Decay mode.

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/28/2016 10:38AM by megablue.

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to3dornottobe

Re: New MKS SBASE Smoothieware-compatible board from China
September 28, 2016 06:33PM

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Thanks for reporting that Megablue. That's something i was wondering too.

That should be the most ideal mode for running the diodes as pointed out here;
[cabristor.blogspot.nl]

I'm currently test-running a delta with this board, so far it all goes smooth(ie).. The reprap graphic lcd works (if you simple flip the two plugs, too bad it's not in their documentation though) G31 works like a charm once setup (bed grid callibration), but these DRV8825's are LOUD on 24V with the low inductance Wantai motors i'm using.. Meh.. Not so nice. I was thinking about plugging in some DM422 or DM320C drivers of leadshine, since they seem to be best in class for silent operated low RPM stepper-motors. I just tried a 12V power supply on the DRV8825's and the noise is reduced by a lot. Too bad I bought a 24V hotend en silicone plate. Next thing to do i to order a 230V ac silicone bed i guess.

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thenomadsoul_

Re: New MKS SBASE Smoothieware-compatible board from China
September 30, 2016 11:21AM

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Anyone else having problem with the board freezing during long prints? Im slicing with Simplify3D v3.1. the board freezes and i have to reset it. Is it bad quality board?

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wetsparks

Re: New MKS SBASE Smoothieware-compatible board from China
October 01, 2016 05:22AM

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Hi all,

How strange, this board really doesn't like the opto end stops I've got. Changed them all to mechanical ones and it's working perfect.

O well, at least I can now carry on with the set up spinning smiley sticking its tongue out

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dIcEmAN

Re: New MKS SBASE Smoothieware-compatible board from China
October 01, 2016 08:39AM

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Hi,

Does anyone have schematic of the board? It was removed from GitHub. I want to power the logic with 5V form ATX PSU standby and leave USB socket untouched.

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wetsparks

Re: New MKS SBASE Smoothieware-compatible board from China
October 01, 2016 01:15PM

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Hi,

Question, Just setting up my Z probe. Has anyone got a set up using a Servo to deploy the probe on this system ?????

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to3dornottobe

Re: New MKS SBASE Smoothieware-compatible board from China
October 04, 2016 06:51AM

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Search this link for 'servo' and you should be fine. [smoothieware.org] The pinout of this clone-board is provided online (also in this thread)

Just add the M280 Sxx command prior to your bed/z probing.

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/04/2016 09:41AM by to3dornottobe.

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Alexus12

Re: New MKS SBASE Smoothieware-compatible board from China
October 08, 2016 03:55AM

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to3dornottobe
Search this link for 'servo' and you should be fine. [smoothieware.org] The pinout of this clone-board is provided online (also in this thread)

Just add the M280 Sxx command prior to your bed/z probing.

Could you explaine how to connect, configure and control servo? I tryed but cant do this. Thanks.

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/08/2016 03:56AM by Alexus12.

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MechaBits

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October 08, 2016 07:30AM

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pierrelesek

Re: New MKS SBASE Smoothieware-compatible board from China
October 10, 2016 05:03AM

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Hello,
I just received my MKS
I have the same problem as "wetsparks" the optoendstop does not work, it remains in the same state regardless of the beam is cut or not.
Yet I also put the jumper on 5v.

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wetsparks

Re: New MKS SBASE Smoothieware-compatible board from China
October 10, 2016 12:56PM

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Hi pierrelesek ,

As I said in my post above, I opted to fit mechanical end stops back on me printer and they work just fine. Never did bother to get to the bottom of the problem then with the opto stops.

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wetsparks

Re: New MKS SBASE Smoothieware-compatible board from China
October 10, 2016 01:04PM

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Right then, all is going well with the setup of me printer. Prints are good if not yet perfect, still coming to grips with tuning the Bowden feed system, never used this before !

One annoying problem |I'm having though. I have set up the MKS board with the TFT32 but am getting some strange goings on here. If I try to print from a Udrive or the SD card, the print runs for about 30 seconds and then stops for 8 seconds, then restarts and so over and over this timing loop runs. I have even tried changing the comms speed between them to 250000 baud but still this happens. Anyone else had this problem or know of a solution ???

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flyway97

Re: New MKS SBASE Smoothieware-compatible board from China
October 10, 2016 11:37PM

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Hello, this is the PIN port map of MKS Sbase.

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chris33

Re: New MKS SBASE Smoothieware-compatible board from China
October 11, 2016 01:09AM

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flyway97
Hello, this is the PIN port map of MKS Sbase.

that pin layout needs updating as it's incorrect there's no mention of j7 pins top left corner

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flyway97

Re: New MKS SBASE Smoothieware-compatible board from China
October 11, 2016 03:17AM

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Do you want automatiac leveling? The The Servo motor is not used for leveling.

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flyway97

Re: New MKS SBASE Smoothieware-compatible board from China
October 11, 2016 03:30AM

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Please send me your gcode spinning smiley sticking its tongue out

Or you have a look whether there is a M115 instruction in the gcode or not..

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