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====== A5 & A3S Custom Community Firmware ====== | ====== A5 & A3S Custom Community Firmware ====== | ||
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//NOTE: This page only talks about the firmware for the __main motherboard__. There is firmware available for the LCD module as well, but that is not important unless you want to use [[a5: | //NOTE: This page only talks about the firmware for the __main motherboard__. There is firmware available for the LCD module as well, but that is not important unless you want to use [[a5: | ||
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If you wish to go back, you can download the original factory firmware [[a5: | If you wish to go back, you can download the original factory firmware [[a5: | ||
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==== Firmware Installation Instructions ==== | ==== Firmware Installation Instructions ==== | ||
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- – Processor to “Atmega 2560 (Mega 2560)” | - – Processor to “Atmega 2560 (Mega 2560)” | ||
- – COM Port set to your 3D printer’s com port: To find your COM port, unplug the printer, and see which com ports are currently listed. Plug the printer USB cable in, and see if any new COM ports appear. Those will likely be your printer. If you can’t find the right com port, or your device is not detected, you may need to install drivers for the CH340 serial to USB interface chip in the printer. Mac CH340 serial drivers are [[http:// | - – COM Port set to your 3D printer’s com port: To find your COM port, unplug the printer, and see which com ports are currently listed. Plug the printer USB cable in, and see if any new COM ports appear. Those will likely be your printer. If you can’t find the right com port, or your device is not detected, you may need to install drivers for the CH340 serial to USB interface chip in the printer. Mac CH340 serial drivers are [[http:// | ||
- | - Install the {{ : | + | - Install the {{ : |
- Triple check you’ve unplugged the 8-pin ribbon cable going to the printer’s LCD. | - Triple check you’ve unplugged the 8-pin ribbon cable going to the printer’s LCD. | ||
- In the Arduino software, choose upload, under the sketch menu. | - In the Arduino software, choose upload, under the sketch menu. | ||
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* If you end up with an error " | * If you end up with an error " | ||
* If you get the error " | * If you get the error " | ||
+ | * If you have other problems compiling, please re-download, | ||
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**Firmware Changelog: | **Firmware Changelog: | ||
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+ | Rev C ( 28th Aug) | ||
+ | Made a small code change to solve [[http:// | ||
Rev C (21st Jan 2018): | Rev C (21st Jan 2018): | ||
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* Discussion re serial baud rate – in this firmware connection rate is still set at 250000, as this is required for front LCD to communicate with mainboard. | * Discussion re serial baud rate – in this firmware connection rate is still set at 250000, as this is required for front LCD to communicate with mainboard. | ||
- | Development is happening on Github [[http:// | + | This firmware was prepared from scratch using the latest Marlin base firmware, as JGAurora disrespect the GPL by refusing to provide their modified Marlin firmware! |
The current firmware team includes: Telli Mantelli, Kris Waclawski, [[http:// | The current firmware team includes: Telli Mantelli, Kris Waclawski, [[http:// |
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