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    • meatfestundefined
      meatfest
      last edited by

      Dear All
      Aplogies but I cannot get M115 to return anything. I can connect to Duet3 via USB and Repetier OK - thats as far as I can get. Please help me, I'm new to this!

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      • chrishammundefined
        chrishamm administrators
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        Did you follow these instructions? https://duet3d.dozuki.com/Wiki/Getting_Started_With_Duet_3

        If yes, please explain if you are running your Duet in standalone or SBC mode.

        Duet software engineer

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        • Danalundefined
          Danal
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          I use a Macbook on Duets regularly.

          The actual USB support (drivers) "just works". I choose to install the Mac version of "CoolTerm" rather than anything built in. There are probably several terminals that will work.

          By default Duet does not echo. So you type a command and it looks like nothing is happening. When you hit enter, you will get a result. Therefore, I choose to put CoolTerm in "line mode".

          Delta / Kossel printer fanatic

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          • meatfestundefined
            meatfest @chrishamm
            last edited by

            @chrishamm Yes I followed instructions. In fact I am lucky enough to have a Windows 10 machine as well. I can connect to the Duet3D via USB (in this case COM9) I type M115 and nothing comes back...

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            • A Former User?
              A Former User @meatfest
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              @meatfest said in Connecting to Duet3 with Macbook:

              In fact I am lucky enough to have a Windows 10 machine as well. I can connect to the Duet3D via USB (in this case COM9) I type M115 and nothing comes back...

              Can you check the device manager to see what the board identifies as. (Windows key + X, then select Device manager)
              (And look under Ports (COM & LPT)

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              • meatfestundefined
                meatfest @A Former User
                last edited by

                @bearer Bossa Program Port (COM9)

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                • A Former User?
                  A Former User @meatfest
                  last edited by

                  @meatfest said in Connecting to Duet3 with Macbook:

                  Bossa Program Port (COM9)

                  see https://duet3d.dozuki.com/Wiki/Installing_and_Updating_Firmware#Section_Fallback_procedure_Num_3

                  you can go straight to using the Bossa program as the firmware is already erased.

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                  • meatfestundefined
                    meatfest @A Former User
                    last edited by

                    @bearer also the diag led is dimly lit all the time, either with or without the erase pins connected...

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                    • droftartsundefined
                      droftarts administrators @meatfest
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                      @meatfest said in Connecting to Duet3 with Macbook:

                      also the diag led is dimly lit all the time

                      That means that the firmware has been erased. It should flash once a second if firmware is running. Also note that the Bossa program doesn't work on Mac OS to flash Duet 3 (it does work with Duet 2) so use a Windows PC to flash the firmware.

                      Ian

                      Bed-slinger - Mini5+ WiFi/1LC | RRP Fisher v1 - D2 WiFi | Polargraph - D2 WiFi | TronXY X5S - 6HC/Roto | CNC router - 6HC | Tractus3D T1250 - D2 Eth

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                      • meatfestundefined
                        meatfest
                        last edited by

                        I switched to my Windows 10 machine for now, I just want to get it working. I will look at re flashing firmware.

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                        • meatfestundefined
                          meatfest @meatfest
                          last edited by

                          @meatfest still stuck. let me re-cap.
                          I have Duet3D board.
                          I am using Windows 10 (stopped using my Macbook Pro)
                          I have installed Bossa and Sam-Ba
                          I have updated the driver for USB and it shows Bossa Program Port (COM 9) in Device Manager.
                          With Sam-ba I get message:
                          Error h_handle returned zero
                          while executing
                          "TCL_Open $target(connection)" ....
                          With Bossa I get the message:
                          Could not connect to device on COM9

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                          • droftartsundefined
                            droftarts administrators @meatfest
                            last edited by

                            @meatfest It sounds like something is still connected to the Duet on COM9. I'd suggest restarting your PC, then just use Bossa to flash the Duet.

                            Ian

                            Bed-slinger - Mini5+ WiFi/1LC | RRP Fisher v1 - D2 WiFi | Polargraph - D2 WiFi | TronXY X5S - 6HC/Roto | CNC router - 6HC | Tractus3D T1250 - D2 Eth

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                            • meatfestundefined
                              meatfest @droftarts
                              last edited by

                              @droftarts rebooted, same message from Bossa...

                              Could not connect to device on COM9

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                              • A Former User?
                                A Former User
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                                While its possible there is a problem with the board, all the other instances has turned out to be issues with software or usb cables.

                                As such I think it could be worth while trying to build bossa from sources on the Mac and see if it makes a difference after applying a patch to the code.

                                Is cloning code with git and running make to build it something you're comfortable with on the Mac?

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                                • Danalundefined
                                  Danal
                                  last edited by Danal

                                  If you happen to have a Raspberry Pi, there are instructions on the Dozuki to set it up and try it. They are sometimes better at finding the bossa port. Sometimes.

                                  Delta / Kossel printer fanatic

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                                  • dc42undefined
                                    dc42 administrators @meatfest
                                    last edited by

                                    @meatfest said in Connecting to Duet3 with Macbook:

                                    @droftarts rebooted, same message from Bossa...

                                    Could not connect to device on COM9

                                    Which version of Bossa are you using?

                                    Duet WiFi hardware designer and firmware engineer
                                    Please do not ask me for Duet support via PM or email, use the forum
                                    http://www.escher3d.com, https://miscsolutions.wordpress.com

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                                    • meatfestundefined
                                      meatfest
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                                      Success!

                                      In device manager I selected show hidden devices and found two instances of Bossa one was inactive the other active. I deleted both and reconnected and then when I selected the new com port I ran write and verify and all was well. It seemed that Windows held onto two com ports , one was hidden thus causing the problem. Something to bear in mind!

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                                      • Phaedruxundefined
                                        Phaedrux Moderator @meatfest
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                                        @meatfest said in Connecting to Duet3 with Macbook:

                                        show hidden devices

                                        Good tip.

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                                          meatfest @Phaedrux
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