Name: Smoothieboard MKS SGEN
Packing List
1pcs * MKS SGEN
1pcs * USB
3pcs * Endstop
1pcs * Screwdriver
Features
- Support highly modular open source firmware Smoothieware. Easy to edit config.txt file. No complicate firmware editing necessary.
- Fully supports network functionality. Besides the regular USB connection an Ethernet network cable can be connected directly to a network for browser control. Board IP address can be configure in config.txt.
- Setcurrent directly on config ,protect driver or potentiometer from getting burned when adjust the current.
- This circuit board with high-quality 4-layer and better heatsink.
- Using a dedicated power supply chip, stably ensure power output.
- Support to freely replace A4988,DRV8825,TMC2208/2100,LV8729 stepper drivers .
(Please note that MKS SBASE can't work with OLED12864 and LCD2004 display.)
More features as following
Wiring
MKS SGEN Size
How to Use
1.Copy "firmware.bin" and "config" from config file to SD card (SD smaller than 64Gb)
. Need to change config name .
For example:
Change 
into 
.2. Adjust config.txt according to the configuration .
3.Refer to MKS-SGEN PIN , make correction connection. Such as stepper motor ,endstops.
4.Plug the SD card to the board, after power on, it will automatic update .
5.If connect computer with USB, need to install the driver (Refer to below specification ).
Install the Driver
First, you should upload the zip file.
Then, plug the USB to computer . Next, enter device manger .
Then will turn up COM after install successfully.
Download Firmware and Update
Copy configuration (including firmware.bin and config.txt) to SD card, insert to the board and power on, it will automatic update .
After successful updated, the file name will turn into firmware.cur.
How to Adjust Driver Current.
Caution!
Please mind the power polarity and drivers direction.
Please don't put the drivers or motors on/off while power on.
Please disconnect all motors when adjust driver current.
A4988(1amp)
I= vref /1.6,default Vref 1.6V and 0.5A,Max1.0A.
A4988(2amp)
I= vref /0.8,default Vref 0.8V and 1.0A,Max2.0A.
DRV8825
I= vref *2, default 0.65A and 1.3A,Max 2.5A.
LV8729
I= vref /0.5, default 0.4A and 0.8A,Max 1.5A.
Following picture shows how to check the Vref.
Attention,please!
If one of your mainboard or LCD is not produced by Makerbase or from us,
please make one connecting terminal refer to following way.
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