Product Name: MKS-Gen L
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Overview: The MKS-Gen L is a unique product designed by the hand of the developers at Makerbase. This product is optimized as an improved alternative to open-sourced controller boards like Ramps 1.4.
Features of the MKS-Gen L include:
- Integration of 2560 and Ramps 1.4 within the board, which eliminates the need for complex connectors.
- Support for various stepper drivers including A4988, DRV8825, TMC2100, and LV8729. This feature also enables user freedom to change stepper drivers and motors.
- An external driver signal with the capability to connect to an external high-current driver. This allows for driving of the 57 and 86 stepper motors.
- High-quality MOSFET used for improved cooling and stability.
- A dedicated power chip for addressing power shortage and heating issues. This also allows for a power input ranging from 12V to 24V.
- A reliable filter circuit to significantly reduce interference and prevent potential crashes during the printing process.
- Use of a CH340 serial port chip, which allows for easier drive installation than 16U2.
- It is built upon Marlin firmware, which is identical to Ramps 1.4. This allows the MKS-Gen L to be a direct replacement for the Ramps 1.4.
- Compatibility with Ramps 1.4, 2004LCD,12864LCD, TFT28, and TFT32.
- Ability to input 24V, significantly reducing the heated bed current to 1/4 of the original, which aids in addressing the MOSFET-heated bed heating issue.
- Different colored terminals for controlling stepper motors and endstops on X, Y, and Z axis for easy wiring.
- Stepper drivers are plugged according to different colored terminals to reduce instances of reversing and protect the controller board from potential damage.
MKS-TFT28 Touch Screen Features:
- 2.8-inch color touchscreen with support for U disk and SD card.
- Residence for WIFI interface that enables WIFI functionality when WIFI module is added.
- Offers three themes and two styles for additional user personalization.
- Allows users to design booting logo interface and all buttons as per their preference.
- Users can add up to 13 customized function buttons.
- Users can update firmware and configuration through SD card for easy and seamless operation.
- Supports Marlin, Repetier, and Smoothieware firmware without the need for modification in the master program.
- Compatibility with Ramps 1.4(TFT28) and other controller boards developed by Maker base.
- “Print from breakpoint” function, “print from power outage” and “detect filament” functions are supported as well.
- Works with module “auto off after printing finishes” which enables automatic shut-off after printing jobs.
Package Includes:
- 1x MKS-Gen L V1.0 board
- 1x MKS-TFT28 touch screen
- 1x USB cable
- 1x FC flat cable
