LCD display for the ORD BOT

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LCD display for the ORD BOT

Postby keos » Mon Oct 29, 2012 4:28 pm

Guys is it usefull to have an LCD display for the printer?
and does anybody know were i can get one... Also does Merlin support this device (LCD display )

Thankx
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Re: LCD display for the ORD BOT

Postby bdring » Mon Oct 29, 2012 4:40 pm

Yes, Marlin and RAMPS supports that plus an SD card.

There are a bunch of versions. I found these with a quick Google search.

http://reprap.org/wiki/RepRapDiscount_Smart_Controller

http://reprap.org/wiki/RAMPS_1.3/1.4_GA ... with_Panel
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Re: LCD display for the ORD BOT

Postby orcinus » Mon Oct 29, 2012 5:03 pm

I've found a 4x20 LCD lying around in my parts drawers, soldered a resistor (in place of a contrast pot) and some wiring and just slapped it on the electronics plate like this:

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No controls of any sorts, just the LCD.
I'm finding it useful like that too, primarily for the timer, SD status and temperatures.

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I've modified the LCD output in Marlin a bit to get rid of the info i don't need (speed) and add the info i do need (fan speed).
Re-arranged the data layout a little too.
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