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广州谦辉信息科技有限公司
Guangzhou Qianhui Information Technology Co.,Ltd.
MKS TFT24
Touch Screen Manual
MAKER BASE
QQ Discussion Group:489095605 232237692
E-mail:Huangkaida@makerbase.com.cn
Document Version:1.0
Release date：2018-5-25

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  • Page 1 广州谦辉信息科技有限公司 Guangzhou Qianhui Information Technology Co.,Ltd. MKS TFT24 Touch Screen Manual MAKER BASE QQ Discussion Group:489095605 232237692 E-mail:Huangkaida@makerbase.com.cn Document Version:1.0 Release date：2018-5-25...
  • Page 2 Guangzhou modest information technology commercial contract and terms 。 In the case of commercial contracts and terms, unless otherwise agreed by the contract, MKS Information Technology Limited does not make any express or implied representations or warranties with respect to the contents of this document.The contents of this document will be updated irregularly due to product version upgrades or...
  • Page 3 V2.0.1 2017.5 2, modify the manual leveling or automatic leveling. 3, compatible with MKS WIFI TFT and MKS HLK-WIFI, compatible with the new version of mobile APP MKSCloud. 4, increased cloud services, mobile phone transmission files and other Internet functions;...
  • Page 4 1, increase the number of languages, can switch online 7 languages; V3.0.0 2017.9 2. Repair the problem of WIFI transmission. 3. The function of feeding is optimized. 1, the V3.0.1 firmware version WIN8 style in the switch language font V3.0.1 2017.12 display effect is not good, so win8 style can only use picture display.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    4.3 System connection diagram......................................10 4.4 Connection with motherboard....................................... 10 Ⅴ .Firmware Upgrade Instructions........................................ 11 5.1 The ways to get the MKS TFT24 Latest Firmware................................11 5.2 The methods for updating the firmware..................................11 Ⅵ .Function parameter Configuration......................................12 6.1 Base settings（Important, must be set）..................................12 6.3 Automatic Leveling and Manual leveling..................................

  • Page 6: Ⅰ.overview

    MKS-TFT 24 is an independent color touch product developed for maker base , which is suitable for open source 3D printers. It can be used in a series of motherboards such as MKS Base, MKS Gen, MKS Sbase and so on.

  • Page 7: Ⅱ Features

    Ⅱ Features 1. Support 7 Languages Online switching. 2. the 2.4 inch color touch screen occupies less space and supports all Chinese Gcode printing. 3. Reserve Wifi port, increase Wifi module can support Wifi function; 4. Provide three themes, two styles, so that users can choose more. 5.

  • Page 8: Ⅲ . The Tft24 Parameters

    Ⅲ . The TFT24 parameters Motherboard MKS TFT24 microprocessor: STM32 model: Dimensions: Mounting 87mm×50mm 72mm×42mm dimensions: Touch screen type: Resistance screen touch screen 2.4 inch size: Extension Auto off after print finish、WIFI function： Power off recovery，breakpoint function： module、power off detecting recovery，filament detecting，...

  • Page 9: Ⅳ . Port Instructions

    Ⅳ . Port Instructions 4.1 MKS TFT24 Front 4.2 MKS TFT24 Installation Dimensional Drawing...

  • Page 10: System Connection Diagram

    4.3 System connection diagram 4.4 Connection with motherboard...

  • Page 11: Ⅴ .Firmware Upgrade Instructions

    Ⅴ .Firmware Upgrade Instructions The factory firmware is up to date, so no need to update. 5.1 The ways to get the MKS TFT24 Latest Firmware.  Get firmware from customer service or technician  Download the firmware from the makerbase discussion group.

  • Page 12: Ⅵ .Function Parameter Configuration

    Ⅵ .Function parameter Configuration 6.1 Base settings（Important, must be set） After getting the configuration file from the technician, you need to configure the printer type settings. Attention：1.The baud rate in the configuration file must be the same as the motherboard baud rate, so that you can communicate.

  • Page 13: Automatic Leveling And Manual Leveling

    6.3 Automatic Leveling and Manual leveling 1 . Equipped with a leveling device can be selected in the configuration file automatic leveling (the position of the arrow is configured to 1), in the Touch screen settings interface can be adjusted leveling.Attention:For motherboards using the smoothie firmware, select the command to send as G32, as shown below: 2 .

  • Page 14: Breakpoints Recovery

    6.5 Breakpoints recovery When you spend most of your time printing a model, the careless error operation causes the print to stop, but does not want to waste the printed model. Then you can use the breakpoint to continue to play the function, save your beloved model.

  • Page 15: Save The Gcode Data With Power Off

    6.6 Save the gcode data with power off In the printing process into a paused state,when without anyone watching you can directly shut down, the next time you can start from the pause to continue printing. (Attention:Remember to delete the updated file in the SD card, to avoid the reboot and update the firmware, affect this feature).

  • Page 16: Filament Detecting

    6.8 Filament detecting The end of the break detection switch is connected to the PB1, the other end is connected to the PB1 under the ” - ” pin, can be in the configuration file to select a high level of effective or low level effective, the following figure...

  • Page 17: Auto Off After Print Finish Function

    6.9 Auto off after print finish function Open the auto off after print finish function in the configuration file, cooperate with PWC to complete the shutdown module, you can use the shutdown function after playing.

  • Page 18: Ⅶ .The Network Printing Function

    Ⅶ .The network printing function MKS TFT24 Need to use MKS TTF-WIFI to achieve network printing. Introduction to Print Mode 1. Cloud Print Mode: Recommended for use in a WiFi router environment with Internet access. Once you have a network connection to the WiFi module, the printer becomes the online printer on the cloud.Access to the app or control printer anywhere in the world.

  • Page 19: Cloud Print Mode

    2 .WiFi setting MKS Robin Lite-wifi Configuration The WiFi configuration options in the configuration file are shown in the following table: Mks_config.txt Description #wifmodel(0:MKS WIFI TFT 1:MKS HLK-WIFI) >cfg_wifi_type:0 #wifi mode(0:sta;1:ap) Set WiFi mode to STA mode >CFG_WIFI_MODE #wifi name Set the WiFi name to the name of the >CFG_WIFI_AP_NAME MKSWIFI...
  • Page 20 3 .Firmware update Copy the latest upgrade program to the SD card root directory, the motor can be renewed, upgrade procedures include: 3.2 Update Considerations A. The filename is not modifiable, or it will cause an update failure; B. After the successful upgrade of the program, the filename will change; C.

  • Page 22: Lan Print Mode

    3 .Software update Copy the latest upgrade program to the SD card root directory, the motor can be renewed, upgrade procedures include: Mks_config.txt Description #wifmodel(0:MKS WIFI TFT 1:MKS HLK-WIFI) >cfg_wifi_type:0 #wifi mode(0:sta;1:ap) Set WiFi mode to STA mode >CFG_WIFI_MODE #wifi name Set the WiFi name to the name of the >CFG_WIFI_AP_NAME MKSWIFI...
  • Page 23 3.2 Update Considerations A. The filename is not modifiable, or it will cause an update failure; B. After the successful upgrade of the program, the filename will change; C. The current motherboard firmware and WiFi firmware version number can be viewed in the about. WIFI firmware update can also be updated through the web side, in the same LAN, in the Computer browser input IP address, access to the Web page update firmware interface, the following figure:...
  • Page 24 4 .APP print...

  • Page 25: Upper Computer Printing

    Upper Computer Printing pringtrun printing Here fill in "IP address +:8080", IP address can be in the set "WiFi" view, such as the above image of the IP address of 192.168.0.114, so fill in as: 192.168.0.11.4:8080; Baud rate selection is 115200 (same as the baud rate of the motherboard, modified according to the actual situation) The button of connect and disconnect.

  • Page 26: Ap Mode

    2 .Software update Copy the latest upgrade program to the SD card root directory, the motor can be renewed, upgrade procedures include: Mks_config.txt Description #wifmodel(0:MKS WIFI TFT 1:MKS HLK-WIFI) >cfg_wifi_type:0 #wifi mode(0:sta;1:ap) Set WiFi mode to AP mode >CFG_WIFI_MODE #wifi name Set the WiFi name to the name of the >CFG_WIFI_AP_NAME TEST...
  • Page 27 #IP/mask/gate >cfg_ip_address:192.168.3.100 >cfg_ip_mask:255.255.255.0 >cfg_ip_gate:192.168.3.1 3.2 Update Considerations D. The filename is not modifiable, or it will cause an update failure; E. After the successful upgrade of the program, the filename will change; F. The current motherboard firmware and WiFi firmware version number can be viewed in the about. WIFI firmware update can also be updated through the web side, in the same LAN, in the Computer browser input IP address, access to the Web page update firmware interface, the following figure:...
  • Page 28 4 .APP print Attention: The ip address can be viewed on the wifi interface of the touch screen (the hotspot sent by the wifi module on the phone sequence can be printed with the app)

  • Page 29: Model Library Web Site

    7.6 Model Library Web site Web site :https://baizhongyun.cn/home/index Welcome small partners to upload their favorite models and use.

  • Page 30: Ⅷ. Special Function Button Customization

    Ⅷ. special function button customization 1：function_btn1_cmd 2：function_btn2_cmd #user-defined function1 and 2. (display this button . disable: 0; enable: 1) >cfg_function_btn1_display:1 #command of user-defined function >function_btn1_cmd:M84; Must be enabled to display must first set the number of When the pause is time, there are fourbuttons, then define the command buttons on the page, and six at other times.

  • Page 31: Ⅸ. Each Theme Interface Display

    Ⅸ. each theme interface display 9.1 Blue style 小 LOGO （Simple） （Classic） （Retro）...

  • Page 32: Windows Style

    9.2 Windows style （Simple） （Classic） （Retro）...

  • Page 33: Red Style

    9.3 Red style （Simple） （Classic） （Retro） (1) Special instructions The red style is modified on the basis of a UI designed by a foreign user, allowing users to choose more styles. I am very grateful to this excellent design engineer. The following is the original words of the design engineer: Special explanation ：...
  • Page 34 Instructions- 1. copy the contents of the firmware folder to an SD card then insert the card into the readeron the MKS TFT Display. I am using the 3.2" varriant and that is all that will work with this OS.

  • Page 35: Ⅹ .Tft Touch Screen User Interface Configuration

    Ⅹ .TFT touch Screen User interface configuration 10.1 Conventions: If the customer needs to customize the display picture of the touch screen, the first should follow the following conventions: 1 . Scope of customization: A. Power-on interface logo; B. Picture of the button (see below "1" and "2") (including icons and text); C.

  • Page 36: Steps

    (1)Custom boot logo picture, 16DPP, wide =320 pixel, high =240 pixel; (2) Custom button picture, 16DPP, wide =78 pixel, high =104 pixel; (3) The name of the customized picture must be named in accordance with the appendix; (4) Custom color value is 16, in accordance with 3 primary colors blue, green, red order; (5) Customize the "More"...

  • Page 37: Name Of Logo And Button Picture

    Copy the saved files to the Mks_pic folder logo and key picture naming 10.3 Name of logo and button picture Picture naming rules (note that some pictures are duplicated, just provide one) Power-on logo. Boot Logo bmp_logo.bin Small LOGO（Simple） Small logo bmp_iconlogo.lg...
  • Page 38 Ready to print Interface: Preheat: Move: Home: Print： bmp_preH bmp_mov. bmp_zero.b bmp_printing.bin eat.bin Extruct： Leveling: Setting： More： bmp_extru bmp_leveli bmp_set.bi bmp_more.bin ct.bin ng.bin Preheat interface: Add： Dec： bmp_Add.bin bmp_Dec.bin Preheat： Step： close： Return： ： Step1_degree： bmp_speed0 bmp_return.bin bmp_bed.bin bmp_step1_degr .bin Extru1 ：...
  • Page 39 Home interface X： Y： （Home） ： bmp_zeroX. bmp_zeroY. bmp_zeroZ.bin bmp_zero A.bin return（Back）： bmp_return.bin Language interface simplified _traditiona english ： russian： _cn： l_cn.： bmp_englis bmp_russian bmp_simpli bmp_traditi h.bin .bin fied_cn.bi onal_cn.bin english ： russian ： traditional bmp_englis bmp_russian simplified _cn.： h_sel.bin _sel.bin _cn：...
  • Page 40 Fan interface ADD： DEC： bmp_Add.bin bmp_Dec.bin Full speed： Halfspeed： Close： return： bmp_speed bmp_speed bmp_speed0 bmp_return. 255.bin 127.bin .bin File system interface SD： U disk： No set： No set： bmp_ bmp_ sd.bin usb.bin set： set： bmp_sd bmp_usb _sel.bin _sel.bin Return（Back）： bmp_return.bin more interface custom1：...
  • Page 41 Printing interface option： bmp_menu.bin Extru1 Extru2（E2）: Hot bed： fan： （E1）: bmp_extru2_ bmp_bed_n bmp_fan_no_words.b bmp_extr no_words.bin o_words. u1_no_wo Fan_move： rds. bmp_fan_move.bin option interface Pause： stop： bmp_pause.b bmp_stop.bin temperate： Speed: move： return： bmp_speed bmp_more bmp_return.bin bmp_temp.bi .bin .bin Pause interface resume： stop： bmp_ bmp_stop.bin resume.bin...
  • Page 42 More interface in pause printing Fan： Filament Auto off： morefun1： bmp_fan.bi change: bmp_auto_off. bmp_morefunc1. bmp_filamentc hange.bin Maunal off： bmp_manual_of f.bin morefun2： morefun3： morefun4： Return： bmp_morefu bmp_morefunc3 bmp_morefunc4 bmp_return.bin nc2.bin .bin .bin Wifi interface Cloud： Return： bmp_cloud.bin bmp_return.bin...
  • Page 43 Common color corresponding to the hexadecimal value...

  • Page 44: Technical Support And Protection

    Miss Zhong：15521638375 Mr. Huang： 13148932315 Tan：13640262556. Mr.Peng：13427595835 5. If you have any questions you can contact our customer service or find technical support staff in the group, we will be happy to serve you. MKS official website MKS Taobao website...

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