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广州谦辉信息科技有限公司
Guangzhou Qianhui Information Technology Co.,Ltd.
MKS Robin Nano Motherboard Manual
MAKER BASE
QQ Discussion Group:489095605 232237692
E-mail:Huangkaida@makerbase.com.cn
Document Version:1.0
Release date : 2018-10-13

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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 Robin Nano Motherboard Manual MAKER BASE QQ Discussion Group:489095605 232237692 E-mail:Huangkaida@makerbase.com.cn Document Version:1.0 Release date : 2018-10-13...
  • Page 2 Copyright © Guangzhou Qianhui Information Technology Co.,Ltd. All rights reserved. Without the written permission of the company, no unit or individual may, without permission, extract or reproduce part or all of the contents of this document, and shall not disseminate it in any form. Trademark statement or Makerbase "Trademarks are the trademarks of Guangzhou Qianhui Information Technology Co., Ltd.
  • Page 3 Firmware version update Firmware Modified Modify Content Note version Time V1.0.0 2018-10-13 Initial version...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    4.5 Driver and motherboard wiring diagram (note the driving direction, do not insert the reverse)............8 Ⅴ .Firmware Upgrade Instructions................................11 5.1 The ways to get the MKS Robin Nano Latest Firmware........................ 11 5.2 The methods for updating the firmware............................11 Ⅵ...
  • Page 5: Ⅰ.overview

    Ⅰ.Overview MKS Robin Nano is a product developed by MKS to meet market demand.Configuration of the firmware method is simpler, and with TFT touch screen(Optional 2.4 inch, 2.8 inch, 3.2 inch when purchased),.Simple operation interface.The firmware can be easily upgraded through the SD card and the user interface can be customized. It is suitable for the manufacturer of mass production 3D printers as the main control board.
  • Page 6: Ⅲ.motherboard Parameters

    Ⅲ.Motherboard parameters Board model: MKS Robin Nano Microprocessor: STM32 Size of exterior: 110*84 Mounting hole size: 102*76 Input: 12V~24V 5A~15A Motor Drive: 4988 ,8825,8729,2208,2100 DRIVE Temperature sensor: NTC 100K 、 31855 Touch screen: 2.4 inches ,2.8inches 3.2inches Print file format:...
  • Page 7: Ⅳ.port Instructions

    Ⅳ.Port Instructions 4.1 MKS Robin Nano Front view...
  • Page 8: Mks Robin Nano Installation Dimensional Drawing

    4.2 MKS Robin Nano Installation Dimensional Drawing 4.3 MKS Robin TFT(2.4inches,2.8inches,3.2inches) Installation Dimensional Drawing MKS Robin TFT2.4...
  • Page 9 MKS Robin TFT2.8 MKS Robin TFT3.2...
  • Page 10: Mks Robin Nano System Connection Diagram

    4.4 MKS Robin Nano System connection diagram...
  • Page 11: Driver And Motherboard Wiring Diagram (Note The Driving Direction, Do Not Insert The Reverse)

    4.5 Driver and motherboard wiring diagram (note the driving direction, do not insert the reverse) The following descriptions and descriptions of the parameters of the different drive modules are limited to the version produced by the makebase. Different manufacturers may have different Drive subdivision table: (Motherboard subdivision jumper resistance from left to right are M1, M2, M3, respectively, where the resistance is High, the resistance is removed to Low, the motherboard defaults M1, M2, M3, are high, there are other requirements , can adjust itself).
  • Page 12 High High High 1/16 Step Low High 1/16 Step High 1/16 Step High High 1/32 Step Hig High 1/32 Step High High 1/32 Step High High 1/64 Step High High High 1/32 Step Hig High High 1/128 Step TMC2208 driver chip internally uses a differential algorithm to extend the 16 subdivisions to 256 subdivisions. The step values are calculated according to 16 subdivisions.
  • Page 13 I=Vref/0.8 I=Vref*2 I=Vref*2 I=Vref/1.414 I=Vref*1.9/2.5 Formula The driving current must be converted by measuring the driving voltage. To measure the driving voltage Vref, refer to the following figure. The Vref can be adjusted according to the running condition of the motor, and the upper knob can be adjusted by adjusting (clockwise to increase, counterclockwise to decrease).
  • Page 14: Ⅴ.firmware Upgrade Instructions

    Ⅴ.Firmware Upgrade Instructions The factory firmware is up to date, so no updates are required. 5.1 The ways to get the MKS Robin Nano Latest Firmware.  Get firmware from customer service or technician  Download the firmware from the makerbase discussion group.
  • Page 15: Ⅵ. Usb Driver Installation

    Ⅵ. USB driver Installation MKS Robin nano uses CH340 drive. You can get USB driver file with customer service or technician.Click to install the USB driver file, after the driver installation completes, will connect the Robin motherboard the USB to insert the USB...
  • Page 16: Ⅶ. Machine Parameters And Function Configuration

    Ⅶ. Machine parameters and function configuration 7.1 Basic settings ( Important, must be set ) Note: The thermal end interface on the motherboard should be connected to the thermal, otherwise an "error" prompt will appear.
  • Page 17: Function Setting

    Function setting...
  • Page 18: Delta Settings

    A. Motor direction: After the point back 0, if the direction of the reverse direction, then modify 1 or 0; B. Pulse value : The pulse value of 1mm for each axis is calculated, and the formula for calculating the pulse value of each shaft motor is as follows: Formula of pulse number/mm of synchronous wheel motor: (...
  • Page 19: Bed Leveling Setting

    7.4 Bed Leveling Setting types of leveling: manual leveling and automatic leveling 7.4.1 Manual leveling 7.4.2 Auto leveling...
  • Page 20: Filament Change Function

    7.5 Filament change function Filament change function: It is convenient for you to replace the consumables. You can also use the refueling function to configure the reversing head rotation speed and the minimum temperature in the configuration file during the printing midpoint pause, as shown below;...
  • Page 21: Filament Detecting

    7.6 Filament Detecting 7.7 Power off recovery The motherboard function itself has a breakpoint continuous function. If you want higher requirements, you can add UPS power for the following reasons: 1. No UPS Power 1.1 A sudden power outage during the printing process, machine can continue to print from the power off. (due to power failure can not drive the motor, the print head will still remain on the model, may cause defects in the model, if the need for more complete power off processing, the need for power detection module and UPS).
  • Page 22: Auto Off After Print Finish Function

    7.8 Auto off after print finish function Robin nano motherboard needs to cooperate with the shutdown module to complete the shutdown function, and open the shutdown configuration in the configuration file, and also need to click the "auto power off" button on the screen to complete the shutdown.
  • Page 23: Ⅷ. The Network Printing Function

    Ⅷ. The network printing function MKS Robin nano uses the network printing features, just add the Robin wifi module, wifi configuration in the configuration file, and then use the Mkscould mobile phone app to connect the WiFi module, it can be printed through the app control machine.
  • Page 24: Cloud 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. can also be in the local area network through the host computer (Printrun, etc.) to control the printer.
  • Page 25 Features: Can control printers anywhere in the world by app. 2. WiFi setting 2.1 MKS Robin nano-wifi Configuration The WiFi configuration options in the configuration file are shown in the following table: Robin_nano_cfg.txt Description #wifi mode(0:sta;1:ap) Set WiFi mode to STA mode >CFG_WIFI_MODE...
  • Page 26 C. The current motherboard firmware and WiFi firmware version number can be viewed in the about. 3.3 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: 1.Choose the WiFi firmware 2.
  • Page 28: Lan Print Mode

    8.3 LAN Print mode 1.Network Diagram Features: Can control printer in LAN Robin_nano_cfg.txt Description #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 router you want to connect to #wifi password Set the WiFi password to the router >CFG_WIFI_KEY_CODE...
  • Page 29 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. Can view the current motherboard firmware and WiFi firmware version number in the about inside; 3.3 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: 3.
  • Page 30 ⑤ Printing interface choose the file add the printer 4. Upper Computer Printing 4.1 pringtrun printing 1. 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: 192.168.0.114:8080;...
  • Page 31: Ap Print Mode

    8.4 AP print mode 1. Network Diagram: Features: WiFi module will produce hot "mkswifi-xxxx" (open hotspot, no password), you can access the Hotspot control printer. 2. WiFi configuration Robin_nano_cfg.txt Description #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 MKSWIFI module you want to connect to...
  • Page 32 #cloud server port >cfg_cloud_port:10086 Firmware update 3.1 Copy the latest upgrade program to the SD card root directory, upgrade procedures include: Configuration file:robin_nano_cfg.txt Motherboard firmware:robin_nano.bin WiFi firmware:MksWiFi.bin 3.2 Attention matters A. The filename is not modifiable, or it will cause an update failure; B.
  • Page 33: Model Library Web Site

    8.5 Model Library Web site Web site :https://baizhongyun.cn/home/index Welcome small partners to upload their favorite models and use.
  • Page 34: Ⅸ .Tft Touch Screen User Interface Configuration

    Ⅸ .TFT touch Screen User interface configuration 9.1 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 35: Steps

    (5) Customize the "More" menu function button, can be customized up to 7 function buttons; (6) Custom "Print more" function button, can be customized up to 6 function buttons; 9.2 . Steps 1.1 Preparation Tools 1.IMG2LCD software (cracked version of no watermark, ask customer service to obtain) 2.corresponding to the.
  • Page 36: Name Of Logo And Button Picture

    9.3 Name of logo and button picture Picture naming rules (note that some pictures are duplicated, just provide one) Power-on logo. Power on logo bmp_logo.bin Ready to print Interface: Preheat: Move: Home: Print : bmp_pre bmp_mov bmp_zero. bmp_printing.bin Heat.bin .bin Extruct :...
  • Page 37 Extrusion interface In : Out : bmp_in.bin bmp_out.bin Extru Step : Rate : Return : ( E ): 1mm: Low : bmp_return.bin E1 : bmp_step1 bmp_speed_s bmp_extru _mm.bin low.bin 1.bin 5mm: Normal : bmp_step5 bmp_speed_n bmp_extru _mm.bin ormal.bin 2.bin 10mm: High :...
  • Page 38 Language interface simplified_ _traditional english : russian : cn : _cn. : bmp_engli bmp_russia bmp_simpli bmp_traditi sh.bin n.bin fied_cn.bin onal_cn.bin english : russian : simplified_ traditional_ bmp_engli bmp_russia sh_sel.bin n_sel.bin cn : cn. : bmp_simpli bmp_traditi fied_cn_sel. onal_cn_sel. spanish : french :...
  • Page 39 Fan interface ADD : DEC : bmp_Add.bi bmp_Dec.bin Full speed : Halfspeed : Close : return : bmp_speed bmp_spee bmp_spee bmp_return. 255.bin 127.bin .bin more interface custom1 : custom2 : custom3 : custom4 : bmp_ bmp_ bmp_ bmp_ custom1. custom2. custom3.
  • Page 40 option interface Pause : stop : bmp_pause. bmp_stop.bin temperate : Speed: move : return : bmp_spe bmp_mo bmp_return.bin bmp_temp. ed.bin re.bin Pause interface resume : stop : bmp_ bmp_stop.bin resume.bin Extruct: Move: Temperat More bmp_ bmp_ e : ( move ): extruct.bin mov.bin bmp_...
  • Page 41 More interface in pause printing Fan: Filament Auto off: morefun1: bmp_fan.b change: bmp_auto_of bmp_morefun bmp_filamen f.bin c1.bin tchange.bin Maunal off: bmp_manual _off.bin morefun2: morefun3: morefun4: Return: bmp_more bmp_morefu bmp_morefu bmp_return.bi func2.bin nc3.bin nc4.bin Common color corresponding to the hexadecimal value...
  • Page 42: Ⅹ . Technical Support And Guarantee

    Mr. 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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