Interfacing 3D Printer Ramps 20X04 LCD Smart Controller with Arduino
Using this display, you don’t need a computer to control your 3D printer anymore. In this shield, an SD card is used to transfer the 3D designs to the 3D printer and store the G-Codes. This shield consist of a 20x04 Character Line LCD.
Using the rotary encoder on the board, you can move in the device menu and access data. This display is compatible with ramps 1.4 controllers and can be run with marlin and repiter firmwares.
For more details, please refer to the link below.
3D Printer LCD Smart Controller Pinout
This 3D printer LCD has 2 cables and an adaptor for Ramps board. It also has an SD card reader.
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Hardware Components
Software Apps
Interfacing 3D Printer LCD Smart Controller with Arduino
Step 1: Circuit
The 3D printer LCD smart controller is a ready-made Ramps shield that can be placed on the Arduino Mega.
Step 2: Code
First, download the following file:
Now, extract the file. Then, open the Configuration.h file. Search for LCD and SD support. In this part, you can adjust the display settings.
Search for the following line and uncomment it.
#define REPRAP_DISCOUNT_FULL_GRAPHIC_SMART_CONTROLLER
Save the file, open the Marlin.ino file and upload it to your Arduino.
This code is for setting up all types of 3D printers.
