Which firmware are you guys running on your RostockMAX?

[oeginc]

When I first got the Rostock, whatever assembly manual I was reading pointed me to the Marlin firmware with Delta modifications on John's github page - so as a mindless drone not having any clue what I was doing, I downloaded it - tweaked it as needed, and uploaded it to my RAMBO.

Come back a couple weeks later and notice the "Software" tab on SeeMeCNC.com, on that page it says that the "recommended" firmware is Repetier and that it has "alot" of enhancements compared to the delta version of Marlin.

First of all, is that true? And second of all, what "enhancements"? Is there some place I can find this information? I tried searching the message boards (since I am probably not the first one to ask this question), but the forum keeps telling me that my search terms of "firmware" and "which firmware" are too vague... ;(

I spent a lot of time *trying* to calibrate my RostockMAX with the Marlin firmware and was having a lot of issues that I related to sloppy delta arms so I've ordered a whole new set of arms, plate, bars, etc. Which probably means I'll need to re-calibrate again anyways. Is it worth it to flash Repetier firmware instead of Marlin?

Thanks for any help!
-- Rob

[Eaglezsoar]

A lot of users are using a version of Repetier configured by a user named Polygonhell.

The link to the firmware is https://github.com/polygonhell/Repetier-Firmware

The discussion of this firmware is at http://forum.seemecnc.com/viewtopic.php?f=54&t=1046

I highly recommend this version of firmware as do a lot of other users on this board.

Repetier software makes the movement of the Rostock smoother compared to Marlin.
It has an eprom that you can use to set a lot of the parameters on the fly. I highly
recommend that you read the forum link posted above to read about this version.

Carl

[oeginc]

A lot of users are using a version of Repetier configured by a user named Polygonhell.

The link to the firmware is https://github.com/polygonhell/Repetier-Firmware
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Carl

How does that compare to the firmware (by John? and/or Polygonhell?) mentioned here
and available for download from here ?

After re-reading the post, it sounds like maybe John took Polygonhell's firmware and made it available for download from SeeMeCNC.com?

[Eaglezsoar]

I'm not sure where John got the version he has listed.
Polygonhell, if you are reading this thread please step in, you are better qualified to identify differences
between the versions you have and what John has.

[cambo3d]

repetier firmware.. bar none..

whether you use johnolys or polygons, use repetier firmware.

[Polygonhell]

I'm not sure where John got the version he has listed.
Polygonhell, if you are reading this thread please step in, you are better qualified to identify differences
between the versions you have and what John has.

No idea I haven't looked at John's version.
They are likely very similar, I'm just integrating a few minor changes and the configuration file into the main repetier branch, I'm sure John is doing basically the same thing.

[Jimustanguitar]

It's more confusing than that... There are 6 places to get repetier firmware. For all I know they're exactly the same though.

https://github.com/polygonhell/Repetier-Firmware
https://github.com/seemecnc/Repetier-Firmware
https://github.com/seemecnc/RepetierMAX
https://github.com/repetier/Repetier-Firmware
https://github.com/johnoly99/RepetierMAX
https://github.com/sousoux/Repetier-Firmware

Is there a program that will compare text documents and find the differences? It would be interesting to paste in the different versions and see what's different without having to read them in their entirety.


My recommendation would be to use the https://github.com/seemecnc/RepetierMAX link listed on the download.seemecnc.com page. If you're new to the firmware, stick with the manufacturer recommended one for the first go at it.

[Polygonhell]

https://github.com/repetier/Repetier-Firmware

This is the original/core development branch, if you want to do the configuration yourself pull it from here.

https://github.com/polygonhell/Repetier-Firmware

This is my personal copy it's basically a branch off the core version with a configuration for the original MAX and a couple of minor changes.

https://github.com/sousoux/Repetier-Firmware

Sousoux wrote the delta support code for repetier, this is his branch off the original.

https://github.com/seemecnc/Repetier-Firmware
https://github.com/seemecnc/RepetierMAX
https://github.com/johnoly99/RepetierMAX

Various SeeMeCNC firmwares, I'd assume the ones without MAX in the name are not intended for the Rostock Max, I'd look at Johns post in the news forum to figure out which one to use.

Is there a program that will compare text documents and find the differences? It would be interesting to paste in the different versions and see what's different without having to read them in their entirety.

Yes there are many of them.

[bplemmons]

I have ran all of them, Poly's and John's Repetier are the same as far as I can tell, but the LCD menus on both of those isn't near as easy to use as John's Marlin. I can't figure out how to change the temps from the machine.....

Bill

[DaGroundZero]

A lot of users are using a version of Repetier configured by a user named Polygonhell.

I tried to get my LCD running with the default marlin firmware, but I wasn't having much luck. I switched over to Repetier firmware and I love it.

[bplemmons]

I learned that the temp settings are under extruder....

[MSURunner]

Anyone know off hand where the z-height adjustment is in the Repetier FW sketch?

[MSURunner]

Found: ~2/3 down the Configuration sketch, right above movement settings

[Jimustanguitar]

Glad you found it. For anyone else that's looking, hit CTRL+F and search for these:

#define X_MAX_LENGTH 354.3
#define Y_MAX_LENGTH 354.3
#define Z_MAX_LENGTH 354.3

Change these values to adjust your Z height.