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Is Johnoly's RepetierMax Firmware already set for the RostockMax? If Not, What changes are needed to be made to the Repetier Firmware? Like Delta_Smooth _Rod, That is one of the most difficult settings, Does it need calibrating or is it good out the box? I know the Z height must be accordingly. What,if any, changes should I expect to be performing to Johnoly's Repetier Firmware? I hear it is much better for the Rostock Max that Marlin, so I would like to make the switch but need help with the settings. Could someone volunteer that help?

Thanks in advance and Namaste.


P.S. Or is this RepetierMax Firmware to complicated for 3D printing beginners? Should beginners just stick with Marlin?

https://github.com/johnoly99/RepetierMA ... r/Repetier

Here is the link of the 20 tooth pulley version of RepetierMax Firmware. I need help finding out what changes need be made to have Repetier Firmware run my Rostock Max.

If you have a new Rostock, the firmware should be current for your machine. Open the .ino firmware file with the Arduino software, and click over to the "configuartion.h" tab. You should read this entire page to doublecheck everything. Most of it should be right, but it's still good to do. Even if you don't have to change a single thing, I would still advise being familiar with this page, because you will want to change some things later

I created a log of the things that I changed in my firmware here: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id= ... sp=sharing

Jimustanguitar wrote:If you have a new Rostock, the firmware should be current for your machine. Open the .ino firmware file with the Arduino software, and click over to the "configuartion.h" tab. You should read this entire page to doublecheck everything. Most of it should be right, but it's still good to do. Even if you don't have to change a single thing, I would still advise being familiar with this page, because you will want to change some things later

I created a log of the things that I changed in my firmware here: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id= ... sp=sharing

Your opinion that Repetier Firmware is better than Marlin?

The night that I got my machine up and running, John Oly installed Repetier on it as an early guinea pig, so I have no experience with Marlin at all. The other guys in our makerspace couldn't get over how smooth and quiet it was though. They went home and stayed up late updating their machines and haven't looked back.

So... I can't answer your question based on my own personal comparison, but all of my printing buddies say that it's decidedly better and I believe them

Jimustanguitar wrote:The night that I got my machine up and running, John Oly installed Repetier on it as an early guinea pig, so I have no experience with Marlin at all. The other guys in our makerspace couldn't get over how smooth and quiet it was though. They went home and stayed up late updating their machines and haven't looked back.

So... I can't answer your question based on my own personal comparison, but all of my printing buddies say that it's decidedly better and I believe them

I want to switch but it all seems so much more complicated. I wonder if I could get the Repetier Firmware file made for the 20 tooth pulley with the settings already installed, so only change I would make would be Z Height, Delta smooth rod and PID tune.

Jimustanguitar wrote:The night that I got my machine up and running, John Oly installed Repetier on it as an early guinea pig, so I have no experience with Marlin at all. The other guys in our makerspace couldn't get over how smooth and quiet it was though. They went home and stayed up late updating their machines and haven't looked back.

So... I can't answer your question based on my own personal comparison, but all of my printing buddies say that it's decidedly better and I believe them

I get this error when uploading Repetier Firmware to Arduino...

int16_t write(const char* str);... It saying "conflicting return type specified for 'virtual int16_tSdFile:write(constchat*)'

What does it all mean?

elqisqeyano wrote:

Jimustanguitar wrote:The night that I got my machine up and running, John Oly installed Repetier on it as an early guinea pig, so I have no experience with Marlin at all. The other guys in our makerspace couldn't get over how smooth and quiet it was though. They went home and stayed up late updating their machines and haven't looked back.

So... I can't answer your question based on my own personal comparison, but all of my printing buddies say that it's decidedly better and I believe them

I get this error when uploading Repetier Firmware to Arduino...

int16_t write(const char* str);... It saying "conflicting return type specified for 'virtual int16_tSdFile:write(constchat*)'

What does it all mean?

Assuming you haven't changed the code it probably means you have the wrong version of the arduino IDE.

Polygonhell wrote:

elqisqeyano wrote:

Jimustanguitar wrote:The night that I got my machine up and running, John Oly installed Repetier on it as an early guinea pig, so I have no experience with Marlin at all. The other guys in our makerspace couldn't get over how smooth and quiet it was though. They went home and stayed up late updating their machines and haven't looked back.

So... I can't answer your question based on my own personal comparison, but all of my printing buddies say that it's decidedly better and I believe them

I get this error when uploading Repetier Firmware to Arduino...

int16_t write(const char* str);... It saying "conflicting return type specified for 'virtual int16_tSdFile:write(constchat*)'

What does it all mean?

Assuming you haven't changed the code it probably means you have the wrong version of the arduino IDE.

Your guess was right on the money. I downloaded Version 1.03. Thanks Poly, do you want a cracker? JK LOL

[quote="elqisqeyano"I wonder if I could get the Repetier Firmware file made for the 20 tooth pulley with the settings already installed, so only change I would make would be Z Height, Delta smooth rod and PID tune.[/quote]

20 tooth is default in the version of repetier linked to on the download.seemecnc.com website. The new production runs ship this way, so the FW is configured to match.


I was a little intimidated by the firmware because I'm not terribly familiar with programming, and I've never used the Arduino software.... After taking a closer look, it's pretty easy actually. Most of the parameters that you would want to change have instructions next to them with example values listed. There's not a secret instruction manual or anything, it tells you what to look at and change.

Jimustanguitar wrote:[quote="elqisqeyano"I wonder if I could get the Repetier Firmware file made for the 20 tooth pulley with the settings already installed, so only change I would make would be Z Height, Delta smooth rod and PID tune.

20 tooth is default in the version of repetier linked to on the download.seemecnc.com website. The new production runs ship this way, so the FW is configured to match.


I was a little intimidated by the firmware because I'm not terribly familiar with programming, and I've never used the Arduino software.... After taking a closer look, it's pretty easy actually. Most of the parameters that you would want to change have instructions next to them with example values listed. There's not a secret instruction manual or anything, it tells you what to look at and change.[/quote]

By George I think I've got it! It actually is pretty straight forward, I was a bit intimidated, as yourself, due to the lack of knowledge in these firmwares and 3D printing period. But I did some side by side comparisons and after a few changes it's working like a charm. I think I'm in love with Repetier Firmware. Seems much smoother and quieter than Marlin. I didn't even have to change the infamous " Delta_Smooth_Rod" settings, the ones that came with the Repetier firmware from Seemecnc seemed to be adjusted just fine. Good level travel from Repetier Firmware on the Delta_Radius_Smooth_Rod. What a blessing.

Thanks to all. Thanks Jimustanguitar. Love the Avatar by the way.

Jimustanguitar wrote:[quote="elqisqeyano"I wonder if I could get the Repetier Firmware file made for the 20 tooth pulley with the settings already installed, so only change I would make would be Z Height, Delta smooth rod and PID tune.

20 tooth is default in the version of repetier linked to on the download.seemecnc.com website. The new production runs ship this way, so the FW is configured to match.


I was a little intimidated by the firmware because I'm not terribly familiar with programming, and I've never used the Arduino software.... After taking a closer look, it's pretty easy actually. Most of the parameters that you would want to change have instructions next to them with example values listed. There's not a secret instruction manual or anything, it tells you what to look at and change.[/quote]


WOW! What a difference in performance!!! It's like driving a Mustang 5.0 with no exhaust, then adding one and the difference is night and day. I can't even hear my machine now, barely. The smoothness is like someone applied lithium grease to the whole machine. SMOOTH!

I just switched to the RepetierMax Firmware and now Repetier-Host won't connect to my printer... I don't get any errors, it just says connected but nothing happens... Any ideas?

easybeans wrote:I just switched to the RepetierMax Firmware and now Repetier-Host won't connect to my printer... I don't get any errors, it just says connected but nothing happens... Any ideas?

Reinstall the Rambo driver for windows.