

#Mks gen 1.4 tutorial drivers
I cannot get GRBL-Mega-5X to operate with multiple X and Z axis I found as a link from this forum and I suspect that is because I m using a MKS instead of an actual RAMBO or RAMPS. Instead of screwing around with HICTOP's customer support, I bought an MKS Gen 1.4 board to replace the MKS Base 1.4 that came with it (the base was an all-in-one and ended up blowing both extruder drivers during operation - couldn't replace them). The whole thing is run by an old DELL computer through USB and has an old touchscreen for control of the machine.


Upload firmware - Run the Arduino IDE (arduino.exe). I am using GRBL as I have that on my chinese "CC 3010 with a “woodpecker” board and I understand it, I like the co-ords system and it all fits in with my established workflow from design in Fusion360 to G code output to cutting. Download and extract Marlin or any other forks of the firmware that you prefer/need. I have MKS Gen 1.4 board that I believe is considered as a Ramps all-in-one solution. I have a question that I am having trouble finding the answer to. I’m Getting close to completion of parts construction and hope to document on here for others to se but for now I am testing wirin etc. Easy DISPLAY + SD-CARD connector, RepRapDiscount SmartController compatible pin header on board. Arduino MEGA compatible Atmega2560 and FT232 processors compatible with all RAMPS class firmware. Firstly… what an elegant design for CNC the lowrider is!. 2560 and Ramps 1.4 are integrated into the board.
