Software package 3.3beta3 released

[nmsmith89]

After upgrading (SBC) it looks like neither variables nor RGBW Neopixels work which sucks because I've been dying for both!

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@nurgelrot said in Software package 3.3beta3 released:

So everything but the board is upgraded what did I miss?
the right package is installed on the PI:
ii reprapfirmware 3.3-b3-1 all RepRapFirmware Software Bundle
Rebooting nothing working.

I'm in the same boat where the firmware doesn't upgrade. I'm considering just reflashing the SD card but that would be a pain.

[droftarts]

@nmsmith89 see my post 2 above to update board.

Ian

[Sytac072]

@stephen6309 said in Software package 3.3beta3 released:

@paulhew If you are using PrusaSlicer you need to add to the Before layer change G-Code: ;LAYER:[layer_num]
It's under Custom G-Code in Printer Settings.

Hi, I have the same problem using S3D 4.1.2

[Phaedrux]

@nurgelrot said in Software package 3.3beta3 released:

@droftarts Well sadly I'm not a walking encyclopedia of gcode... But I'll file that one away if it happens again...

I've updated the link I sent earlier to include the basic update procedures (uploading via DWC or sending the M997)

[SIam]

@pkos I have an 3 meter USB3 extension cable killed , and now it's working as expected (with 3 Meters)
And I found a small bug in DWC if i have more than one CSV file and click on an entry another entry (not clicked) will be highlighted.

[Diamondback]

@siam Interesting, can you post some more detail? I'm about to mess up an ethernet extension cable, but USB might be better for me since the connector is smaller...

[SIam]

@diamondback i use this cable https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B08BJSK567/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I cut of the plugs and I crimped it to dupont connectors thats all

[Diamondback]

@siam Any specific pins for specific functions? Or just randomly took what was there?

[SIam]

@diamondback (picture was stolen at wikipedia

Red = 3.3V
Black = GND
Blue = SDA => MOSI
Yellow = SDO => MISO
Green = CS =>CS3
Orange = INT => CS4
Violet = SCL => SCK
White = NC

[TheBasedDoge]

I see that Duet 2 can now do neopixel LEDs, which is super cool, but how do I wire them up and configure? Which pins should I use?

[Phaedrux]

@thebaseddoge said in Software package 3.3beta3 released:

I see that Duet 2 can now do neopixel LEDs, which is super cool, but how do I wire them up and configure? Which pins should I use?

https://duet3d.dozuki.com/Wiki/Neopixel_and_DotStar_LEDs

[TheBasedDoge]

@phaedrux I saw that but it seems to only be for Duet 3 right? Duet 2 has no NP_LED pins

[Phaedrux]

@thebaseddoge Correct. Duet2 lacks the hardware.

Duet 3 MB6HC supports both DotStar and NeoPixel LED strips. Duet 3 Mini supports NeoPixel only. Duet 2 and Duet Maestro do not support these LED strips directly, but you can use an Arduino to interface them to a Duet.

[TheBasedDoge]

@phaedrux Right, but this line in the 3.3beta3 changelog implies that Duet 2 can now do it. That is where my confusion comes from.

Bit-banged NeoPixel LED strips are supported on Duet WiFi/Ethernet. On these boards RRF will wait stop movement while updating the LED strip, so M150 commands should not be issued while the machine is printing, other than at places where a short pause is acceptable such as at layer change and in the start and end scripts.

[droftarts]

@thebaseddoge I think a pin has been enabled for controlling the Neopixels on 12864 displays. But I don’t know if it works outside this use case. Will need some @dc42 guidance.

Ian

[TheBasedDoge]

@droftarts I didn't think the Duet 2 Wifi supported the 12864 either, only the Maestro? Hopefully dc42 can clarify everything.
thanks.

[Print3d]

@dc42 I upgraded and noticed user variables in SBC mode are not showing up. I know integration was pulled in b2 and a fix was in the works for 3.3b3... Is this is a bug or have plans changed for user variable integration in SBC mode?

[dc42]

Global variables appear in the Object Model Explorer in 3.3beta3 but changes to their values are not picked up. That is fixed in the forthcoming 3.3RC1.

[TheBasedDoge]

@thebaseddoge said in Software package 3.3beta3 released:

@phaedrux Right, but this line in the 3.3beta3 changelog implies that Duet 2 can now do it. That is where my confusion comes from.

Bit-banged NeoPixel LED strips are supported on Duet WiFi/Ethernet. On these boards RRF will wait stop movement while updating the LED strip, so M150 commands should not be issued while the machine is printing, other than at places where a short pause is acceptable such as at layer change and in the start and end scripts.

@droftarts said in Software package 3.3beta3 released:

@thebaseddoge I think a pin has been enabled for controlling the Neopixels on 12864 displays. But I don’t know if it works outside this use case. Will need some @dc42 guidance.

Ian

@dc42 do you have any more info on this? thank you!

[dc42]

@thebaseddoge these are the pins to use when connecting a 12864 LCD to a Duet WiFi/Ethernet:

constexpr Pin EncoderPinB = PortCPin(7);		// connlcd.3	-> exp2.6
constexpr Pin EncoderPinA = PortAPin(8);		// connlcd.4	-> exp2.8
constexpr Pin LcdNeopixelOutPin = PortDPin(18);	        // connlcd.5	-> exp1.5
constexpr Pin LcdResetPin = PortCPin(28);		// connlcd.6	-> exp1.6
constexpr Pin LcdA0Pin = PortDPin(19);			// connlcd.7	-> exp1.7
constexpr Pin LcdCSPin = PortAPin(25);			// connlcd.8	-> exp1.8
constexpr Pin EncoderPinSw = PortDPin(20);		// connlcd.9	-> exp1.9
constexpr Pin LcdBeepPin = PortDPin(21);		// connlcd.10	-> exp1.10

// Additional spi wiring for FYSETC Mini 12864 display:
// connlcd.2 (gnd)	-> exp1.2
// connsd.1 (+5V)	-> exp1.1
// connsd.2 (gnd)	-> exp2.2
// connsd.3 (SD CS)	-> exp2.7
// connsd.4 (sck)	-> exp2.9
// connsd.5 (mosi)	-> exp2.5
// connsd.6 (miso)	-> exp2.10

Warning! Some displays have the EXP1 and EXP2 connectors the other way round. So don't rely on the exp1 and exp2 pin numbers in the above.