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Stepper Motor Driver failed on Ramps Board

Discussion in 'General Questions' started by Lance Weston, Mar 22, 2019.

  1. Lance Weston

    Lance Weston Active Member

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    I am reposting because I did something stupid. I saw Mark solved and clicked on it thinking that Mark had a solution. I now realize what Mark solved means.


    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.
     
    #1 Lance Weston, Mar 22, 2019
  2. Geof

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    The only R2 firmware I'm aware of is supplied as a .hex file. You'll likely have to reach out to Robo support about getting an arduino file. Then you'll need to download Arduino (the program- free) load in your arduino file Robo supplies you with, connect to the R2 via a cable and flash the board. If the x motor driver failed on the R2 you'll need a new main board and the only way to get one is through support. It should come pre flashed.

    If your looking at doing your own mainboard solution I'd speak with @WheresWaldo who at one time had contemplated doing a different main board but I dont believe he is to the point of doing it quite yet.

    edit: Link to Robo's "R2 firmware" area
    https://help.robo3d.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000722572-How-to-update-R2-firmware

    unsure if its still there, but there use to be a github with Robo R2 stuff in it- but I'd bet its quite old and not updated at this point.
     
    #2 Geof, Mar 22, 2019
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