Troodon duet2 wifi + duex5 install

sleepless

Hi I'm switching my main board in the troodon 3d printer to duetwifi2 I had laying around and a duex5 board. I'm having trouble with updating the firmware of the board. I figured since formbot used reprap I could just plug in the sd from the old board and play but unfortunately the board isn't recognizing .
The console isnt reading off any code and I can't run m997 so:1
What am I missing that I cant update the fw.
My current fw says 1.17

Phaedrux

Hi, I would probably use this procedure to get it up to date quickly using USB to flash the firmware with bossa. 1.17 is quite old at this point and to do an update progression would be a bit tedious.

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

Get the files from this release 2.05.1

https://github.com/dc42/RepRapFirmware/releases/tag/2.05.1

You'll need:
Duet2CombinedFirmware.bin
DuetWiFiServer-1.23.bin
DuetWebControl-SD-2.0.7.zip

Using the fallback method #3 liked above you can use Bossa to flash 2.05.1 to the board.

Then place the wifi server 1.23 bin file in the /sys folder

Use the files from the DuetWebControl SD 2..0.7 to replace the files in the /www folder.

I would also suggest using the web configurator tool to generate a new config file set for your printer. Save those and place those in the /sys folder.

https://configtool.reprapfirmware.org/Start

You should then be able to boot the board and connect via USB terminal like YAT. Send M115 to confirm that the Bossa flash was successful. Then send M997 S1 to update the wifi server firmware.

After rebooting you can use the instructions here for configuring the wifi and connecting to your wireless network.

https://duet3d.dozuki.com/Guide/1.)+Getting+Connected+to+your+Duet/7

Then you should be able to connect to the web control. Future firmware updates are as simple as uploading the bin or zip file.

sleepless

First off,
Thanks for the detailed info. I really appreciate it.

I used bosa to update fw and m115 to confirm
i got FIRMWARE_NAME: RepRapFirmware for Duet 2 WiFi/Ethernet FIRMWARE_VERSION: 2.05.1 ELECTRONICS: Duet WiFi 1.02 or later + DueX5 FIRMWARE_DATE: 2020-02-09b1<LF>ok<LF>

when I send m997 s1 i get
M997: File DuetWiFiServer.bin not found<LF>ok<LF>

I do have it in the sys folder, so im not sure why it doesnt see it.
Can I use the formbot vivedino troodon config file that was on the sd card instead? Im afraid ill mess something up compiling from scratch.

Phaedrux

@Phaedrux said in Troodon duet2 wifi + duex5 install:

DuetWiFiServer-1.23.bin

You may need to rename this to just DuetWiFiServer.bin then try to update again.

sleepless

@Phaedrux
ok so i noticed in the config file m552 s1 so i // it out
also as you recommended i changed the file name to just duetwifiserver.bin
this time it looks like it worked i got this message in yat
Trying to connect at 230400 baud: success<LF>Erasing 4096 bytes...<LF>Erasing 212992 bytes...<LF>Uploading file...<LF>5% complete<LF>10% complete<LF>15% complete<LF>20% complete<LF>25% complete<LF>30% complete<LF>35% complete<LF>40% complete<LF>45% complete<LF>50% complete<LF>55% complete<LF>60% complete<LF>65% complete<LF>70% complete<LF>75% complete<LF>80% complete<LF>85% complete<LF>90% complete<LF>95% complete<LF>Upload successful<LF>ok<LF>

sleepless

now just need the duetwebcontrol update and im done but when i do m997 s2 i get
m997 s2
ok<LF>

Phaedrux

@Phaedrux said in Troodon duet2 wifi + duex5 install:

Use the files from the DuetWebControl SD 2..0.7 to replace the files in the /www folder.

The DWC files are not updated with M997 S2 anymore. You must manually extract them into the /www folder this one time. In the future you'll be able to upload the zip file using the web interface and it will update automatically.

sleepless

cool i did that however i am still not getting any readings for my thermistors and my fans by the board arent turning on , there are no messages in the console on the paneldue
im not sure whats going on

Phaedrux

So you're connected to the web interface now?

If so, at this point you'll need to make sure your wiring and config is correct.

Are you still trying to use an old config set or have you used the web configurator to generate a new set?

https://configtool.reprapfirmware.org/Start

sleepless

I havent tried to bring up the web interface yet.
ill double check the wiring
I have not created a new config since I am afraid of messing something up
Im also not sure if this machine is considered a core xy or a core xz

sleepless

should i just upload my current config file to the config tool?

Phaedrux

It's not as scary as you think. Just enter the details about your machine. If you're not sure, try and find out. It will give you something to start with. You can compare it to the config you already have.

Try connecting to the web interface. You'll need to get the ip address of the duet.
https://duet3d.dozuki.com/Guide/1.)+Getting+Connected+to+your+Duet/7

It's very unlikely you have a corexz.

sleepless

I was able to get the duet connected to the network but i couldn't reach the dwc when i typed in the ip address.
i replaced the current sys folder with a new one created from the config tool. I am still not getting any thermitor readings on my paneldue. I will go ahead and double check my wiring.

again thanks for the guidance

Phaedrux

How did you find the IP address to connect to?

What error did you get in the browser when you tried to connect?

Does the IP address respond to a ping?

Are you sure the Duet has joined the wifi network?

Create these macros. Modify them with your ssid and password. Place them in the /macros folder and use the Panel Due to run them.

; Clear all wifi networks
;
M291 R"Clear WIFI networks? Y/N" P"Caution. New network must be added." S3 T10
M552 S0			; Disable network module
G4 S5			; wait 5 second
M588 S"*"			; Clear all saved wifi network
M291 R"WIFI networks forgotten." P"You must add a new WIFI network."

; Add default wifi network
;
M291 R"Add default WIFI network? Y/N" P"This will add duetwifi access point." S3 T10
M552 S0			; Disable network module
G4 S5			; wait 5 seconds
M587 S"ssid" P"password"			; Add duetwifi SSID to remembered networks list
G4 S5			; wait 5 seconds
M552 S1			; reenable wifi module
M291 R"duetwifi SSID added." P"Check console to verify IP address."

Sending M552 by itself after should tell you the IP address.

In your config.g you will need M552 S1 to enable networking.

sleepless

@Phaedrux
i connected to the wifi by following these steps https://duet3d.dozuki.com/Guide/1.)+Getting+Connected+to+your+Duet/7

in the yat I got the Ip address
i just powered up the machine and am unable to ping the IP address
I will go ahead and add those macros, but FYI my current macros don't show on the paneldue and its constantly saying connecting in the top right corner... also still now messages in the console

Phaedrux

Please post the contents of your config.g

oliof

NB: The upstream configs for the Troodon and RRF 3 are available at https://github.com/InsanityAutomation/FormbotTroodon

sleepless

K I'm a little embarrassed to admit, but I totally overlooked connecting the duex5 power. I am having a hard time finding documentation on how to wire it
Do i split the power supply from the duet2 and run it to the duex5? Also does the wire need a u terminal connector or can i just strip the wire and stick it in?

sorry

Phaedrux

See these links:

https://duet3d.dozuki.com/Wiki/Duex2_and_Duex5_Features
https://duet3d.dozuki.com/Wiki/Duex_wiring_diagrams
https://duet3d.dozuki.com/Wiki/Duet_Wiring_Diagrams

sleepless

What size wire is that? also can the bare wire be placed in the terminal or does it need a crimped terminal connector?