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Stepper Motor Driver failed on Ramps Board

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  1. Lance Weston

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    On my Robo R2, my X stepper motor driver failed on the Ramps board. I see that the board has a few stepper drivers on it. I have gathered that it is possible to get a copy of the source code and recompile. I do not know where to get the source code, where to get the compiler or how to load the compiled code. I am hoping to be pointed in the right direction. It has been 15 years since I wrote code, so please treat me as some one who needs hand holding.
     
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    OK, this is the R1 section -- I can move it.
    The R2 does not have swappable stepper drivers so that threw me off course.
     
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    You CAN swap the controller on the R2 for an Arduino and RAMPS which would then give you swappable drivers.

    While the board robo used functions exactly like an Arduino Mega + RAMPS 1.4, it is not an Arduino Mega :) It is a custom board and AFAIK there are no swappable parts on it.
     
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    R2 Mainboard is an all in one board with some oddball connectors too. It would not be an easy swap to another type of mainboard. This applies to the C2 also. At some point I will be swapping out my R2 mainboard for a 32-bit board, but I don't expect that it will be any time soon. Also plan on dumping RoboLCD and running an interface like this one, https://github.com/darksid3r/OctoPrint-TFT
     
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    Yea, I am going to swap mine at some point too just to do it.
    I will likely start with a Mega/RAMPS just to get the connectors sorted.
    I might go with a 32-bit board, but not sure it is worth the effort.
    I have one here, but I see no advantage to it over a 2560/RAMPS...
     
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    2nd.

    If I have one die in any of my R2s or the C2 it will get a ramps combo with silent step stick drivers. With that setup I see no point in 32 bit as I dont personally believe you'll see a benefit in the printed part (maybe! But not enough for me to mind). Whatever you decide to do please do a thread on it :D
     
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