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Folks,
Forum user Geit gave me a helpful push and I learned how to added additional attachment types to our forums. You can now attach/upload FCStd, F3d and STL files. In addition I have increased the PDF file size limit so I can more easily upload DrVAX video slides decks.
All the best. Irv
I just installed MaterControl 2.0 and am connecting it via USB to an ANET A8 running Marlin 1.1.9.1. When I try to connect from MaterControl the printer reboots and MaterControl fails to connect. I thought the BAUD rate may need to be set inMaterControl, but I cannot find any way to do so. I liked at instructions on the MaterHackers site, but they are showing an older version. I looked for an older version, but all links lead to 2.0. Does anyone know how to set the BAUD rate in MaterControl 2.0? Or where to obtain an older version?
Thank you for the response. I already tried every reasonable BAUD rate in the COM port. I think I need to change the BAUD rate setting in MatterControl. But I cannot find any way to do so. There are no baud, edit or settings I can find for the port in MaterControl
You set the baud rate on the "printer tab". This tab is not displayed by default so click on the three-dot menu on the top right and select the printer option. In addition, I agree with the earlier comment that cables are often an issue. Many USB cables are only configured for charging and not for communicating data.
Thank you Irv. I see it now, and will try it within a few hours and report back. I have confidence in the cable since I have used it before, but will switch if the BAUD change doesn’t resolve the issue.
BAUD rate set in configuration.h if the Marlin source is 115200. I need to match MatterControl to that.
And on a side note Irv, thank you for your work and time in producing the Chanel. I am nearing retirement, and your Chanel is an excellent inspiration. Only problem now is to narrow the number of activities to something reasonable. Thank You Irv!!!
But I tried to calibrate the bed and it keeps driving the Z axis down. I need to debug and fix the Z axis limit switch. In working on it, I don’t yet see how to step an axis from MatterControl, but I’ll keep looking when I get back to it.
Hey Irv, a session on using MatterControl 2.0 would be good. . Everything I can find online seems to be an older version, which has changed significantly.
Yes. But I noticed the same before updating to Marlin, when homing from the keypad. I need to check the switch and connections with an ohmmeter, which I’ll do within the next few hours (work has priority, this is limited to breaks).
Sorry, no. I only looked at MatterControl once, very briefly. If MC has a command window where you can issue gcode commands directly to the printer, you should be able to do it manually.
Great news. I found a faulty solder joint at the Z limit switch. Fixed it and it works fine now.
Also, I found a Terminal tab next to the Printer tab. It shows all G commands being sent to the printer, and allows manual entry. I was able to send G commands to position the axes and to home all axes.
thank you much for the assistance in a time of need. 👍
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