SKR Mini E3 v2 0 Install - Complete Guide
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- There is a lot of talk in the 3d printer community about the SKR Mini controller and the benefits it provides, so I wanted to test that out for myself. In this video, I cover the installation of the SKR Mini E3 v2 end to end using my Ender 3 Pro. The process may seem intimidating at first, but if you just sit down and work through it, it's actually not that bad at all. I think the process is actually easier than trying to upgrade the firmware on the stock board, but it does cost a little more money. Overall I am very pleased with this upgrade and think you will be as well.
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SKR Mini E3 V2.0 on Amazon: geni.us/A9oe
SKR Mini E3 V2.0 + Touch Screen on Amazon: geni.us/tO4H
BLTOUCH on Amazon: geni.us/AD6M
Ender 3 Pro on Amazon: geni.us/vIAIx
Ender 3 V2 on Amazon: geni.us/ur8YHM
HATCHBOX Filament on Amazon: geni.us/BJx0Gdj
Firmware
github.com/bigtreetech/BIGTRE...
Videos
Z-Offset BLTOUCH With Marlin Firmware: • Z-Offset BLTOUCH With ...
How to Compile Custom Firmware for SKR Mini: • How to Compile Custom ...
BLTouch on SKR Mini - Install Guide: • BLTouch on SKR Mini - ...
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I hope you found this overview helpful! If you have any questions or would like other tips/tricks, just let me know in the comments.
I just installed this board and touch screen. I have a BL Touch 2 installed. Will BT Tech's prebuilt firmware for BL Touch 3 work with my BL Touch 2? I'm using the BL Touch as the Z stop with all 5 pins on the board's BL Touch connector. Thank you for your help.
I am going to purchase BTT SKR V2 Rev B with TMC2209 drivers I hope I won't regret it
@@GERGE_GERGE Are you talking about the SKR Mini E3 V2? If so, I think you will like it.
@@3DPrintscape No, i mean Big Tree Tech SKR 2
@@GERGE_GERGE Gotcha, I havent worked with that one much. I would make sure the physical size is the same.
I know we've talked before with the fan shroud video, but once again... dude your videos are amazing. You legit walked me through EVERY LITTLE FREAKING STEP. I have a hard time finding ANY video that does this. Thank you thank you thank you. Gotta test print but the fact that it went as smoothly as it did is thanks to you!
Glad to hear it!
This is best simplest instruction for upgrading Firmware i've found. most youtubers breeze past it assuming it's so simple they don't have to go into much detail about it. i'm very much more a hardware guy than software so i found this instruction really helpful so Thank you 👍
Hi. Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it. Im glad the video was helpful.
Thank you for the straightforward video! Quite surprising you only have 5k subs. You definitely deserve alot more!
Hi. Thanks for the feedback. My channel is only a year old so im just now getting to the point where its seeing decent growth, hopefully subs/views will continue to rise :).
Awesome video. very informative and straight to the point. Been watching all your videos to learn about my new ender 3 pro and everything you’ve done has worked flawlessly. I hope your channel starts to take off soon!!
Hi. Thanks for the positive feedback, it's much appreciated 😊.
Thank you, very timely we are about to order a new board for our new Ender 3Pro which came with an 8 bit board, not the 32 that many are shipping with. Will watch for further updates before we decide on a board. Many Thanks for all your help.
I’m not sure when they switched over to shipping them with the 32 bit boards, I think it was after the V2 came out, but ya I get an 8 bit board as well. At the price point though, the SKR Mini is a nice upgrade.
so nice to see someone making a video while his kids are running around upstairs making noise and being totally cool about it :-)
Hi. Ya, sorry. It can be difficult to record with a family lol.
Thank you for this video!! 😁😁 helped out SO MUCH 🙌🙌
You're Welcome!
Just got an Ender 3 pro and added silicone spacers, the SK3,and bltouch, super helpful video! It definitely sounds quieter and looks a lot smoother
Glad it helped!
You're the best! Nice and simple... Just what i needed! Thanks
You're welcome!
amazing video dude u made my day happy
Hi. Thanks for the feedback :)
Thank you very much for all this, helps a bunch
Hi. You’re Welcome!
@3D Printscape Thank you so much for videos and input, the bltouch is working as intended, now i just got to set the Z offset which im gonna see your video
Hi. That’s great to hear!
SKR Mini E3 v2 0 Installed, THANKS
Awesome, you're welcome.
thank you very much for your advice my priter works super I fought with it for 2 months I could not do anything until I found your advice
You are very welcome
Thank you for making this video. How did you decide which of the two Z stepper ports to use on the motherboard?
Hi. If i remember correctly they are labeled A/B. If you only have one, it would go into A.
I purchased mine for $75.99 on amazon, and this included a package deal with the touch screen included. This was absolutely worth it!
Hi. Thanks for the feedback. I agree that if you plan on upgrading the board and screen the package deal is the way to go.
@@3DPrintscape ill never go back to the noisy stock board 😅 its so silent now and my prints finish faster and even my lithophanes look better
I agree. The SKR Mini is a fantastic upgrade.
@@3DPrintscape it definitely is. I could never go back to the old one lol. Heck I got paid 50 bucks to help someone over video chat on how to install it, worth it.
Nice vid! How often its good to make a bed level check ( in the hole surface of the bed) before a print ? There is a way to check every time automatically all 25 points before a print ? Ty!
Hi. If you have the bltouch you only need to manually level the bed like every month or so, or if you start seeing issues with the print. Assuming you have the bltouch, you can change the grid size from 3 to 5 to give you the 5 by 5 mesh (or 25 points).
love the vids man keep it going!
Thanks, will do!
could you please also explain how to setup the bltouch offset etc. if you already have a video on that it'll be great to link it here
Hi. I did a video on this covering the standard way, but there is an easier way if you have the TFT35. Here is the link to the manual/stand approach czcams.com/video/mwbbfCugDek/video.html . Here is a link to a video that I walk through the process briefly using the tft35, its toward the end of the video czcams.com/video/bqb3CmxHsSk/video.html .
Nice that you mounted a Satsana fanduct.. Can you please tell why you dit choose this one instead of the bullseye or the fang style ?
Thanks a lot for your videoos it answered a lot of questions i had about the skr board.
Hi. Thanks for the feedback. I liked how the Satsana fan duct direct the air low and mounted. I was really just trying to distribute the airflow more with the stock fan.
Question , after the install . With cr touch plugged in . Can I just turn it on and it’s good ? Or do I need to put any files on a sd . I know the mini comes with a sd pre inserted . Am I good to go ?
Hi. You can just power it on, the skr has the firmware already loaded, though its probably worth upgrading.
Hi, thanks for the link to the installation video, just a couple of questions, which version of BL Touch did you install? I have a 3.1, and on the BTT Github site, there are BL Touch firmware's labelled-: Firmware BL Touch and Firmware Ender 5 Bl Touch, I am assuming the first is for an Ender 3, would you concur with the assumption?
This Installation is much easier than the Creality BL Touch Kit which I bought to save me the time and effort of editing firmware, on my CR-10 I edited a firmware for BL Touch and had no issues at all and I now wish I had done the same for this Ender 3 but I did at some point intend to upgrade to a 32-bit board for this printer and if all goes well I will get one for the CR-10 also
Hi. I have the 3.1, yes the first one is for the Ender 3. The skr is a good board and would work well in both printers.
Installing my SKR V1.4 Turbo now, but using the TMC 2208 V3.0 drivers. Can't remember why I chose the TMC 2208. Also have the BL Touch. Thank you for sharing your tutorial.
You’re Welcome
Was about to install the SKR, but realized I have to print a case for it. Thought it would just drop in, but its larger and the layout of the board is different than the board that came factory installed. Just another lesson in 3D hardware.
@@cri8tor I havent used the skr turbo but i think its more of a standard-size board. The skr mini is smaller and a direct drop-in fit for many of the creality printers.
How much of an upgrade would this be over the creality 4.2.2 board. I'm considering it for quietness since my printer is in my room but I'm curious if it performs any better too. Great tutorial btw
Hi. Thanks for the feedback. The silent drivers mage a significant difference. Its basically a day/night difference.
Another great video. What is your opinion on the wires being tinned as opposed to having ferrals or just bare wires. I know some videos I've watched curse the tinned wires. Would like to hear your opinion. Also, do you recommend heat sinks on the stepper motors? Thanks!
Thanks, Are you talking about for the connectors or shielding on the wire itself? I do recommend heat sinks on the stepper motors if you are going to be running them for long periods of time or in hotter environments. That said, in most cases they are not critical. The only time I think they would be critical is if you were using dampeners that spaced the motor away from the frame.
@@3DPrintscape ISorry, I was talking about the power wires. I have seen videos where they cut the tinned portion of the wires off and just twisted the wires and screwed them down. Others actually crimp ferrals on the ends of the power wires. I hope this makes sense.
Ah ok, I got what your asking now. Honestly for a low wattage 3d printer like the Ender, I don’t think it makes a difference at all as long as you can get a good connection. I don’t fell going through the effort of changing what’s there would buy you anything. For high end audio, I like to use oxygen free copper with good banana plugs but that’s a different world entirely.
Hi!, i loaded the basic firmware but i cant to do the endstop works, when i send go to home, the endstop doesnt stop the motor, can you help me? thanks
Hi. It sounds like the firmware/wiring dont match. What firmware did you use and how was it wired.
Thank you so much for the videos!! i'm trying to get my rolling but i can't seem to get my z axis to allow me to go to negative values so i can set my z offset properly. Do you have firmware you can share that you are using that is successful? Thank you!
Hi. Im using the firmware I cover in this video czcams.com/video/Vn5rMdJgkAI/video.html , but I noticed that it wont let you go to a negative number until the z offset is turned on and its homed.
Do you know if the new firmware being updated in this video has thermal runaway enabled? I looked at the specs for the SKR Mini V3 mother drive and it seems like it was designed safely to prevent over heating but not familiar with the firmware.
Hi. It does, ive tested it by disconnecting the thermistor and it caused the expected error.
Awesome thanks for the reply back . Your videos are very helpful thanks again
@@cristobalfiliault You're welcome.
Hello!! I really need help. I installed a bl touch, I have a mini v2 board, but when I turn my machine on there is a tiny blue light, and the bl touch won’t work!
Hi. Can you email me a picture or video of what you are seeing? My email is admin@3dprintscape.com .
@@3DPrintscape video sent, thank you
Do you have a video of installing a BLTouch on this board? I used your video to install the SKR E3 Mini V2 on a CR10 V1 and want to install a BKTouch on it
Hi. I cover the process a bit in this video, but its not dedicated to the bltouch. I start talking about it around the 30 minute mark. If you run into issues or have any question feel free to reach out or join the discord channel. discord.gg/Bu94EYVkrU
My ender 3 for some reason has both the TH and TB wires the same color, any way to tell the difference?
Hi. If its the wire im thinking of, the polarity wont matter. Its just getting the resistance reading.
I have the same issue: both are white. Fortunately, I labelled them before pulling them out of the original board. I did however double-check which was which by checking which wiring loom they were part of and whether they traced to the bed or the hot end.
Watching this now. Finally building a new ender 3 pro with this big tree v2. Should i stay on stock firmware 😊
Hi. Honestly it depends what other mods you are doing but if you do go with a custom build don’t use the latest bug fix line, it has a lot of issues.
Another question I have. I have seen a lot of videos for this board and some of them recommend cutting off the tinned leads. Do you think that is necessary? I noticed you did not do that.
Hi. If the end is still good, i wouldn't cut it. I know some people rip the cables a bit when pulling them out. If that happens, you would want to cut/re-tip them.
@@3DPrintscape Okay, thanks. Yea, I did not cut them and the board seems to be working fine.
I just got the Mini E3 v2 for my Ender Pro, and I have a few questions: Are you using the stock z-stop instead of the BL-Touch for Z homing? I disconnected my z-stop on the Creality board (v4.2.2) when I installed BL-Touch, and plugged wires from the BL-Touch into the Z-stop socket. Is that how you do it on the SKR board? The video makes it seem like you're not connecting those last two wires from the BL-Touch.
Hi. Yes I am using the bltouch for my z homing and have it plugged in where the stock z-stop was connected. I thought I mentioned that in the video but it may have been at a different point, I should have been more clear. Sorry about that.
Thanks for the reply, and for the videos - you've helped make my SKR install much less frustrating than my initial Ender 3 pro experience. BTW, I have v3.1 of the BL-Touch, and I didn't have to invert the two wires on the z-probe side; it works just wired straight. I suspect there are multiple combinations of main board/bl-touch/firmware versions that each require slight tweaking, as is usual with 3D printing. Now to level my bed and get started on projects!
How do you start a print now? From sd card (or USB)?
I wanted to connect to USB but for some reason the screen is flickering and Windows is going crazy with the connection.
Hi. I typically use a USB drive and connect it to the TFT35, you can also use a SD card as well. I think there was a driver issue with the SKR, im not sure if that was sorted out or not.
Hello, I got this board for the added pinouts to add things like a runout sensor. Now for the runout sensor. Please help: I can't seem to get the runout sensor to do anything, it lights up with firmament and goes out with out it. But it doesn't stop the printer or show any sign of doing anything.
Any ideas???
Hi. What runout sensor are you using and did you update the firmware to account for it? I did a video that covers this that you can see here czcams.com/video/N-7r3Oc1sRI/video.html .
so took the plunge have the original bl touch, changed the pins as stated. What about the other plug with a white and black wire from the bltouch wiring thats left off in your video??? is that correct? thanks again Paul
Hi. The bltouch should have the 3 pins going to the bltouch port and the two pins going to the z-axis endstop port.
@@3DPrintscape brilliant thanks so much for your help very much apricated.....now to attempt the flashing of the skr mini e3 v2 and see if i get it working lol
@@3DPrintscape thank you now the probe turns on lights red and then i downloaded the file renamed it to firmware.bin but the board does flash at all? ps went to your site...thank you for your service! my dad fought alongside the usa in ww2
@@pablo123b You wont always see the board flash. You should be able to go into the about section and check the timestamp on the firmware. Thanks for checking out the site, im still building it out but its starting to get there 😊, and thank your dad for his server for me.
@@3DPrintscape I sorted the issue, I have an extension sdcard plugged into the board. Removed that put the cars straight I and it works yay!!! Bless you lost my dad 9years ago now. But he is now with his mates up there in the clouds. Your site is looking really good buddy stay safe and keep the content coming
i just installed my board but when i turn it on, it only stays on the start up screen and im stuck on it. please help! thank you
Hi. Try to add a random date or number tot he end of the file name and try again.
Hi could you link me the UK available bl touch as ive been told by many other CZcamsrs that there are a lot of version of the bl touch some require more attachments etc.Im rocking the same setup apart from im using the marlin firmware provided on the printer
Hi. I think the easiest thing to do would be to buy the one i have in the description then join the discord server where i can help make sure the wiring and firmware is right.
Hi Thanks for the info. Just installed mine. What are the small jumpers for?
Hi. The jumpers have very specific purposes and would be too much to go over in a comment. Here is a link to the GitHub page that covers them in more detail. github.com/bigtreetech/BIGTREETECH-SKR-mini-E3/issues/273
Great video! I followed this to the T and when I went to boot up my printer, it had a black screen and would just beep. Haven’t figured out the solution yet. I saw something about the lcd screen not being compatible with it. If you could help me that would be great!
Hi. What screen do you have?
hello,
which board is better for Ender 3 Pro
BIGTREETECH SKR Mini E3 V3.0 ?
BIGTREETECH E3 RRF V1.1 ?
BIGTREETECH SKR Mini E3 V2 ?
Hi. Out of that list, i have only personally used the SKR Mini E3 v2, so i dont know what one is "better". I can say that as of now, the v2 is the most commonly used one and has the largest amount of info available. I was just talking to someone about the v3 and he was having issued getting his custom firmware to work. If i was buying a board today, i would get the v3 with the understanding that there will be less community support for it.
Hello...me again lol. I have an issue when i download the firmware...it downloads the file with an internet icon and not a piece of paper type deal. Does that matter when trying to upload from SD card?
Hi. Its possible that file type ad the default image replaced on it. Are you able to see what the file extension is on it? It should end with .bin.
Great video. Have all three to install, motherboard, screen and bltouch. What is the fan mode on thingiverse please? Thanks.
Hi. Thanks for the feedback 😊. Here is the video I did on the fan duct mod that works with the bltouch. All the needed information is in the description there. czcams.com/video/SqhEmw7aTCM/video.html
@3D Printscape: I did the exact same update to my 3 Pro. I got the combo with the TFT35 E3 V3 but the V1.2 board. I had issues getting the firmware to compile correctly so I ended up doing almost all of my setting changes via terminal through pronterface. The biggest problem I have had was a loss in quality which I know is firmware related. as I got the best quality with it when I used the current firmware on BTT's github. But the .bin's they have do not have stealth chop enabled so I had to enable it manually. I am curious to see when you get the screen if you can get the default temps to hold on the touch screen side with the 2.0 and TFT35. For me, in marlin, it's correct with how I configured it but the touch screen side does not reflect the same settings. I may just go ahead and buy the 2.0 if it all works out for you alright with the touch screen.
Hi. I plan on using the firmware that’s on the BTTs Github page, im hoping it already has some of the setting defined there. If not I will just go through and set them. I hope to get the touch screen in a couple weeks, and will do the video after that. Are you saying that the screen doesn’t show you the current temperatures?
3D Printscape it shows just fine I typically tweek my temp settings for the pre heat functions and according to BTT if you change the config in classic marlin it is supposed to carry over into the touch interface but it does not so I have to always manually set the temp up to my desired temp when I preheat. But if I go back to classic marlin my preheat it is set to what I changed it to. It’s like the touch interface does not look at the config h
@@3DPrintscape The temp in really minor anyway the quality is the biggest problem. Since I installed the board I now am dealing with a lot of "zits" and stringing on my prints that were not there with the stock board. So I have been grinding away at the settings trying to iron it all out but so far the closest I can get to even stock quality prints has been with the pre-compiled firmware on BTT which does not have all the settings in place to make it printer silent. I do wonder if it really is because of it being the 1. 2 board. I have literally removed the 1.2 board and put back in my stock board now 3 times in the last week and the quality is night and day for me. I know that a lot of Reddit posts are saying the compiling issue is a windows 10 update 2004 issue so I may just try it from my mac and see what happens but regardless I am thinking that maybe I should just switch to the 2.0 board and see if that fixes a lot of these issues.
Oh wow, I bet that is annoying. Once I get the firmware updated, I will run some more tests on my side. The accuracy should improve going to the TMC2209 drivers, unless there is something wrong with them of the firmware. I have seen a lot of people complaining about the TMC chip having issues or being burnt out on reddit, so its possible that’s the issue. My PC is still on 1809, so I will let you know if I run into issue compiling the code. I can also try to compile it for you as well.
I haven’t been able to upgrade past that because I’m running VMware workstation 12 pro and the update wants to remove it. If the 2004 upgrade is causing issues, my guess is that it would be around security but in general I haven’t seen many issues reported by the developers where I work.
@@3DPrintscape Sounds good to me. I will keep tweaking it myself to see if I can get some sort of resolution. At least if it's a physical issue with the board itself I am still within my 30-day return on Amazon so push comes to shove I'll send it back and get the kit with the 2.0 board and tft35.
Hey man. Did you connect the black and white for the bl touch cable to the z estop pins?
Hi. Yes, I connected the bltouch to the standard z stop pins.
@@3DPrintscape awesome video's. Was at a dead end until I saw your videos. Keep it up and thank you
I made a rookie mistake and didn't put my tape label on tight enough for the two red wires going to the hot end. You mention some sort of coating but for the life of me I can't see a difference. Do you have a better description for these two. I can't really get a meter on to the hot end and would prefer not to take the tape and everything off unless it's a last resort. Thanks a million, your videos have been great help!
Hi. I think it will be easier to work on this over email. Can you email me a picture (or video) of what you are seeing? My email is admin@3dprintscape.com .
do you have your file for the skr mini v2 i have same hot end cooler and bltouch i cant get mine working keeps homing to the right side and doesn't stop until i switch power off i ask for your file due to it being same offsets and board etc let me know if you can help i struggle with add adhd focus suffers thanks :D
Hi. I have firmware builds on my site. You should be able to find them by just searching for firmware there. If you can’t find it let me know and I will get you a link.
Will the CR Touch work with this card the same way as the BL?
Hi. ya its basically the same.
Hello it’s me again I got the skr mini 2.0 installed and also the bl touch. With the firmware loaded of git hub like you showed in the video. I’m having trouble setting up the z steps. When I move the z axis I cannot move it in the negative value. What should I do to fix this?
Hi. This has come up a couple of times, and I will try to get a video created to cover it. Basically, its hitting a software defined endstop. This should be able to be disabled by sending an M121 command to the board or changing the endstop in the firmware “#define Z_MIN_POS 0”. Also, this issue went aware for me after installing the TFT35, so I think it has logic built in that disables the software endstop when needed.
I would love a how too video I’m not the best when it comes to the software side of things, so my coding capabilities are limited.
@@bosslady_fpv5515 I will look into some options here. A video like that would be difficult because there is so much to cover that I think viewers would lose interest.
I have the original firmware on it. now the problem is that the zero point is not correct. The print starts outside the print bed. what is the problem?
Hi. Try to clear the eeprom.
@@3DPrintscape only found initialize eeprom. I don't have any more Clear the eeprom. I Initialize the eepron and the bltouche is now leveling out of the bed...
@@paeduschmid Its called different things in different versions of the firmware. You should see restore default or restore settings somewhere in the menu.
Hey, you didn’t include the other connection for the BL touch
Hi. Which other connector? I think I have both of them covered in the video. Im not using the z-stop switch, so I have the bltouch connected to that and then the main cable connected to the board.
Okay, so I need some help if you don’t mind... I’ve got a number of upgrades for my Ender 3, and I don’t know in which order I should do them...
Here’s my upgrade list:
- SKR-Mini E3 V2.0
- BLTouch
- Raspberry Pi 4 (8GB RAM) w/ V2 Pi Camera
- Microswiss All-Metal Hotend (Direct Drive Kit)
Also, I printed a hotend frame or chassis, whatever you call it (not a hero me, but similar) that has a Noctua fan and a 5015 blower fan that I’m going to have to wire and solder.
I’m new to 3D printing, and I bought all the odds and ends to upgrade it to make it quite, efficient, and able to print exotics filaments, but I’m now super overwhelmed 😂
Would greatly appreciate some guidance. Love the videos, they are very helpful. Thank you for what your doing, keep it up!
Also, I printed an enclosure for my power supply that allows me to have a Noctua fan in there, that I think I’m going to have to use a buck converter for, but I know I have to wire and solder that as well... Which leads me to believe the SKR Mini is the first upgrade I should do?
Hi. I would start with the SKR Mini and bltouch. From there i would do the raspberry pi, then do the rest of the upgrades as the need/opportunity comes up.
@@3DPrintscape Thanks man, appreciate the help!
@@samuelrichardsonmcgravyber4559 You're Welcome
Will you make a video showing a custom marlin firmware upgrade. I’ll be looking forward to that.
Hi. Thanks for the feedback. I did a video on compiling custom firmware for the SKR mini, is that what you are looking for? czcams.com/video/Vn5rMdJgkAI/video.html
@@3DPrintscape I looked for it but I didn’t find it, thanks. Now I just need to order the skr. Thanks again.
Great video, helped a lot in installing the motherboard. I don’t know if it’s been posted before but if not, I found a little bit of rubbing alcohol on a cotton bud helped loads to get the hot glue off. Ideally using 90% up is better for electronics but as I only used a tiny amount on a bud the 70% I had worked just fine.
I do have one question about the BL touch, which I need to install next, how come it’s compatible with the board but yet the wires aren’t the right way around? Seems like a lot of faffing to swap the yellow and red wire around.
Cheers
Rob
Hi. Thanks for the feedback and tip, I don’t think ive seen that recommendation here. That is a good question. My best guess is that they ship them wired to work with the Creality mainboards. I don’t know why the pins are switched on the SKR Mini. If you run into issues install the BLTouch feel free to join us on discord. discord.gg/Bu94EYVkrU
@@3DPrintscape Sorry one other question, i may have missed it in the video but the black and white cable from the BL touch did you put that on the board in the Z Stop pin? If so I assume thats because you use the BL to set you Z stop. but could you put that cable in the place as per the diagram, on the PC14 & ground pins? and and have both the Z stop on the switch and have it set up for the BL? if that makes sense. thanks
@@robshaw4093I did connect it to the z-stop. You can connect it to the bltoch port but there will be a couple of config changes you need to make in the firmware to account for it.
@@3DPrintscape thanks, I’m not sure I want to attempt just yet and editing the code. So I’ll probably just use the firmware that you can download. So if I want to use the BL for the the Z Stop and the downloadable firmware im best to use the BL in the Z Stop pin? Thanks a lot for you help.
@@robshaw4093 Sorry, i was mixing this up with the Creality 32-bit boards. BTT has precompiled versions for both options on their github account. So you can choose which route you want to go then just grab the necessary firmware.
Rob your video are amazing. Question I have tried both ways of attaching the belt ouch to the board. 1) using the belt ouch port on the board for both connections and removing z-end stop and attaching two wire plug there. Neither have worked for me . With it plugged into the s end stop it slams into the bed when homed. Then when I unplug and put it back into the belt ouch port on the board it will do it’s thing but then states probe failed. I have tried both compiling my own firmware as per your video and also using the bit skr mini e3 v2 provided firmware. Any suggestions? You have helped so many but I did not see an answer to my issues. Thanks in advance for any help or ideas
Hi. Thanks for the feedback 😊. It sounds like the bltouch endstop isn’t engaging. Is the bltouch lighting up and functioning properly besides this behavior? I assume you are using the SKR Mini based on the video this comment is on. If that is the case. Can you confirm that the wiring is correct? Did you switch the pin order?
@@3DPrintscape yes I can control all he options on the tft50 and it reacts to the command. I did try reversing the wires as well. How did you end up finally hooking yours up? Did you use the end stop port or the bltouch so all five wire are next to each other? Also when I put max out the z axis and home it and touch the probe it doesn’t want to stop either jinxed why I swapped wires around.
@@mikelowe2599 I connected the two wires from the bltouch to the z-stop port and the other three to the bltouch port. Keep in mind the two wires on the 3-pin adapter need to be swapped (i know you said you did that but just brining it up again because it wont work if they are not swapped). Basically the bltouch is acting as the z-stop.
@@3DPrintscape I will try and swap them again. The z axis should stop as the sensor touches? And then backup and try again. Thank you for the help I will try it this weekend and let you know thank you again
@@mikelowe2599 Ish, the z-axis should stop once the probe is pushed in, not as soon as it touches. Let me know how it ends up going.
Told you it would make a difference to your printer what fan are you using on the hot end I thought that was loud you need to look into changing that but the 32bit is a lot better great video keep up the good work
Ya, the board was a great upgrade. The hot end fan is just the stock on, I think the video may have made it sounds louder than it actually is. The louder fan is the one on the power supply.
I installed this motherboard but the screed is blank, do you know what to do?
Hi. I think this will be hard to troubleshoot over comments. Can you take pictures of all the connections, including the ones to the screen, and email them to me. My email is admin@3dprintscape.com .
I am looking to upgrade my main board I see they have a SKR Mini V3 now just wondering if you have heard anything about them
Hi. The v3 has some improvements over the v2 and one less stepper driver. There also isnt as much support on the firmware yet.
@@3DPrintscape ok thanks I went ahead and got the V2
hello, sorry for my English here I have mounted this motherboard successfully and without addon but here it is since I can no longer connect my printer to my computer or rather randomly.
knowing that marlin is version 2.078, if you have any idea? and thank you again for this guide
Hi. I have had a couple of people mention compatibility issues with Cura and the SKR Mini e3 v2.0. This only comes into play when you connect your printer directly to your computer. I hope Cura ends up fixing this soon, but in the meantime, you could always look at running Octoprint. I cover that more in this video czcams.com/video/EBB7aWMDquo/video.html .
@@3DPrintscape OK thanks for your answer
Wish i had got the v3 version of this board instead of the Creality 4.2.7 - the 4.2.7 does not support linear advance out of the box, not at least without having to make some physical changes to the board
Hi. Thanks for sharing. I like the SKR boards a lot.
ive done exactly everything in the video. my bl touch goes off on start up but i cant get the board to see any bl touch settings displayed on the screen. ive tried renaming the firmware.bin file and still cant get it. ive tried both z homing and not z homing.. I followed the guide down to the T and cant get this thing to display it. any ideas?
Hi. Can you send me a picture of how everything is wired and the exact firmware you are using? You can send them to me on discord or email. Discord: discord.gg/Bu94EYVkrU Email: admin@3dprintscape.com
@@3DPrintscape hi I finally got it. I just dragged the file over without relabeling if "firmware.bin" and it worked right away. Not sure if they changed how it needs to be formatted
now having trouble with bl touch not turning off when it auto homes the Z axis.
black and white are switched on the bl touch as well, if looking at the board from the front of the printer, it should go Black pin 1 then White pin 2. all is fixed.
@@Austin-tp5qw It sounds like everything is working now, right? If so great job on the troubleshooting. If not, let me know if you still need help.
@33:56 DID YOU HAD TO PUT THAT LAST HEATSINK ON IN A DIFFERENT ROTATION AS THE OTHERS?!
Hi. The orientation of the heatsink doesnt make a difference, they just need to be there. To be honest i didnt even notice that I had the one going a different way.
Thank you I found this very helpful
You're welcome!
Hello, ive recently build my E3 Pro and the SD card it came with only prints the test ones. Ive formated the card to Fat32 and no luck. Do you think I need to buy this and upgrade everything?
Hi. If you have been able to print the test print from the card and write new files to it, I don’t think the card is the problem. Did you run into any issues slicing the file and are you coping the g-code file to the card? I cover there in more detail in a video I did on how to print a file from Thingiverse. czcams.com/video/eXYpFLnrvgM/video.html
@@3DPrintscape ill try this solution after work and yes I copy the G-code in cura. Its just when I connect the card and click it on the printer it does nothing or brings me back to the main screen.
Its possible there is an issue with the SD card, i just hate to say something is bad without fully testing it. Do you have another one to test with?
@@3DPrintscape Ill try testing another SD card with the same 8gb see if I get the same results. Ill update if the issue is resolved or not. Thanks for your replying.
Update: Tried new SD card formatted to Fat32 same size 8gb with new file shorter name. Same issue as before, click to print and im back to the main screen.
so i did evertything you did but my screen stays black. what can i do?
Hi. Can you provide more details on the behavior your seeing?
@@3DPrintscape thanks for your reaction I fixed the issue. But I have the issue now my bltouch won't home z. I downloaded the latest firmware from BigTreeTech and changed the name to firmware.bin but it won't home z now
@@3DPrintscape so i followed the steps from your video and website did everything what you said on your page in the programme but when i changed the name it wouldnt build the firmware so i changed the name back it builds the firmware put it in my ender 3 pro and when i home now it crashes the bed. So i just disconnected the bltouch en started back with hand leveling
Pro and I successfully replaced and installed everything except my fan.There’s 1 red and 1 black wire that I don’t see where it can go.Any help?
Hi. The fan should be attached to the fan port, it typically has a two pin adapter.
@@3DPrintscape Care to explain more I don’t see that on the motherboard.Everything is connected except the that black and red wire.From what I been seeing I believe I need to get a JST Connecter for them correct?
@@malikhunter6504 Ya, it should be a two pin jst connector. Here is the pin out. github.com/bigtreetech/BIGTREETECH-SKR-mini-E3/blob/master/hardware/BTT%20SKR%20MINI%20E3%20V2.0/Hardware/BTT%20SKR%20MINI%20E3%20V2.0-PIN.pdf
@@3DPrintscape I was told I need to get another JST connector for the wires or wield the wires?
@@malikhunter6504 I would go with a two pin just connector.
As some ppl stated before its a great video but you kind of threw me off on the connectors for the Hot Bed. I had to reference the board pin out and another video to find out you had the cables switch. Maybe polarity doesn't matter on some heated beds but I did not wanted to take the risk, so I switch the cables to what the board pin out stated. According to the pin out the left side is the negative and the right positive so black/red on the left and red on the right.
Hi. Thanks for the feedback. That’s interesting. I have seen multiple guides showing the cables plugged in the same way I have them, and I matched how it was cabled on the old 8-bit board I removed. I have been running with it like this for a while now with no issues. I will try to look into this a bit more though.
I know this board is marketed as making a 3d printer quieter and the stepper motor are much quieter, but the main board electronics fan is a lot noisier. I don't know if that means it was not on at all or at a reduced speed on my 8-bit board. Maybe this one is always on full speed. I will have to check.
Hi. I noticed the fans a lot more after i did this upgrade, specifically the hot end fan. You can always swap them out with quieter fans.
@@3DPrintscape Except usually quieter fans mean they don't push as much air. Though a lot of people have done this so maybe it is okay. It does not bother that much though so far. Maybe in the future some time.
Hey guys! just wanted to let you know. DONT ADD THE TEXT .bin to the firmware. if you're on windows or mac, its already downloaded as a .bin file. you just need to change the name to "firmware">> all you're doing by adding .bin is calling the file "firmware.bin.bin"
simply download the file and just call it "firmware" > move it to your SD card>> Eject and put in your printer
hope this saves you guys a huge headache
Hi. Thanks for the tip. It’s definitely worth keeping that in mind. The only time That wouldn’t be true is if you have show known file extensions unchecked in Windows. I keep that unchecked for security reasons, and know a lot of people that do the same.
How bout a video of installing the same thing but with CR Touch???
Hi. Are you talking about the CR Touch on the SKR Mini or just installing the CR Touch on a printer? If the second one, here is the video. czcams.com/video/b3r0t7PvbHc/video.html
Can you use creality's sprite pro extruder with this?
Hi. I would think so, just make sure to calculate e-steps.
@@3DPrintscape ok. Reason being I've seen on reddit some people saying it messed up their board
@@yobtnirp Interesting, i cant think of how that would happen.
Far too late but isopropyl alcohol loosens hot glue. I just dipped a q-tip in some and dabbed it around the blob of hot glue, wait 30 seconds and it comes off clean in a single piece. Hope this helps someone in the future!
Hi. Thanks for the tip.
I’ve installed two of these on my Creality Ender 3 V2... the first one I thought was a dud so I returned it and they sent me a new one, but even after installing this one, I still have the same black screen and long constant beeping. I’ve followed your steps (I’ve even printed a copy of the diagram layout) and I’ve even gone ahead and unplugged everything and replugged it all back in just in case I missed something. Any advice?
Hi. Are you trying to use the stock touchscreen that came with the Ender 3 v2? Im not sure they are actually compatible. Ive come across a couple of articles saying there were driver issues. One way to test this for sure would be connect a TFT35 to the board to see if everything works as expected. If your interested, you can join my discord server to see if anyone else has had a similar problem. discord.gg/Bu94EYVkrU
@@3DPrintscape Ohhh... you know something... I didn’t think about this. I do have the BTT TFT70... and the whole reason for this upgrade is to use the TFT70. I’ll try this. Thanks for the reply!
@@dempseydoodles Cool, can you let me know if how everything turns out with the TFT70?
@@3DPrintscape Absolutely! At least now thanks to your help I don’t feel like I’m doing this aimlessly! I did search for my issue through Google and I got nowhere. So at least you helped guide me in a different direction. Gonna attempt to swap out to the TFT70 tonight 🤙🏽
@@3DPrintscape So things didn’t go as planned last night... got tied up with the kids, but I just finished installing the TFT70 on my Ender 3 V2 and it works! Thank you so much for your advice! Of course there are a few set up procedures I’m sure that I have to go through. When I try to home it, it doesn’t necessarily home. It makes some small minor movements moving further away from home, but at least this is a step in the right direction! Feel free to shoot me an email and possibly make this little experience into a video for others who potential he have this same problem. Thanks again!
Got everything hooked up. Powered on blank screen. No noises or anything. But I can see a green light on inside cpu
Hi. It sounds like the wires are not connected right, or there may be some not actually making contact with the terminal.
@@3DPrintscape everything is good now. Just have to go get a cord to do the pid tune. My Temps are waaaay off
@@VeneerSlinger OK, glad thats working what ended up being the issue?
With this bored would it be easy to put on a filament run out sensor ?
Hi. Adding a filament runout sensor on this board is pretty easy, I may end up making a video on this topic soon.
@@3DPrintscape awesome would I have to go into the code and change anything or is it more of a plug and play ?
I think its plug and play but will confirm when I get mine. I just ordered one today.
Hi. Sorry I completely misspoke here. You will need to update the firmware. I will have the video out on Wednesday morning. The video this week will cover connecting a runout sensor to the mainboard, and I will do one next week on connecting the BTT Smart Filament Sensor to the TFT 35.
@@3DPrintscape ok thank you I have the btt sensor I appreciate you taking in the time out your day and coming to actually responding back and correcting yourself that's really cool of you to do and thank you and I mean like take your time within one next week I'm not doing a whole lot of projects on my printer seeing that it's school right now you know thanks again your always so much help
I recently upgraded as well but have noticed the mobo fan isn’t kicking on I’ve heard it’s automatic but 19hrs in a print still hasn’t kicked on anyone else have this problem?
Hi. The fan won't kick in unless there is a need. So if the board is running cool, it may never kick on. I wouldn’t be worried about it unless you think something is overheating.
3D Printscape that’s what I was thinking seen a few vids on it once I see it smoking then I’ll worry about it xD thank you for all the videos you make helps us out a lot keep it up!
Haha, ya if you see smoke, then there is definitely a problem. If you do run into any issues, please let me know so that I can let other subscribers know.
I am soooo confused. SO, if using the SKR Mini E3 v2 we really don't need to do a firmware update? Dose the SKR Mini have the built in heat runaway? Plus you didn't say anything about an update for the BLTOUCH so, I take it we don't need to do one, just plug it in....well, besides fixing the negative settings for the probe. I would love an all in one video. Just a short one saying like, "If you do this to your ENDER 3 Pro..." as in adding the SKR Mini E3 v2, touch screen, BLTOUCH and the Micro Swiss Dual Drive all you really need to do is fix this configuration_h setting or what not. Only thing I am having a problem with is the BLTOUCH nocking when it auto homes. May be do to I don't have the offsets set right yet. Machine worked fine till I started to upgrade it now it don't do nothing :( Thanks for your info :)
Hi. If you are using the SKR Mini and don’t have the BLTOUCH, you could run with the firmware preloaded on the board. I mention the BLTOUCH many times in the video and show you how to update the board to the precompiled BLTOUCH firmware provided for the SKR Mini. I only break out compiling custom firmware and installing the touchscreen into separate videos. The reason I do this is that the information isn’t needed by everyone, and the video is already 45 minutes long. Can you take a video of what the BLTouch is doing and email it to me? My email is admin@3dprintscape.com.
Incredibly good explanations, you make it easy to understand. However, I have a wish. Could you try to get an even better picture of what you do? Less hands in the picture and more focus on, for example, what you screw on. Great job!
Hi. Thanks for the feedback, i appreciate it. I have been trying to focus on that more.
Hello there, is this board fine with the Anycubic mega zero? i wanna update the mb of it!
Hi. I did some digging and it looks like the SKR mini should work with your printer. You will want to make sure you sue the right firmware.
@@3DPrintscape lets hope it then! Thank you for a responde!
@@3DPrintscape Hi sorry again! to power up the mb and heated bed what psu should i use for Skr 2.0 ?
No problem at all. Im using the stock PSU that came with the Ender 3 Pro “ CREALITY ENDER 3 PRO POWER SUPPLY - LRS-350-24”
@@3DPrintscape But actually i've the anycubic mega zero! So dont think so that it work.
for the BL TOUCH you don't show where you connected the black and white wire?
Hi. The black and white wire connect to the z-axis stop slot on the board.
@@3DPrintscape but isn’t there a wire from the ender 3 pro that already goes there? Am I leaving one of the ender 3 pro wires disconnected?
Ya, the z-stop wire from the ender 3 would not be connected.
@@3DPrintscape is there any other way to communicate with you? I previously had the black and white wire connected in the slots next to the yellow, red, brown. & when I tried auto home it would just stop and say Z axis. So then I switched it like you mentioned and it pushed my nozzle straight into the bottom of the bed and appears to have damaged it. Unsure what to do now.
You can email me at admin@3dprintscape.com.
Don’t you need to define what print you have as well as getting the bl touch firmware?
Hi. The precompiled firmware works with the Ender 3, if you wanted to use it with different printers, like the CR-10, you do need to modify the firmware to account for the bed size along with other settings. Its not like compiling the TH3D Marlin 1.x line where you need to specify the printer. I did a video on how to compile custom firmware for the SKR Mini czcams.com/video/Vn5rMdJgkAI/video.html .
Thanks for the clarification I really appreciate it. I’ll be doing the swap tomorrow
big fan of your content. but we need to get you a better camera!
Hi. Thanks for the feedback. I think the camera is fine (its a Sony mirrorless), just need a better lenses and need to practice more with it.
Why would the screen turn off after a few seconds? It has lower brightness than usual too
Octoprint can't recongnise the printer...
Hi. That could be a number of things ranging from power supply to firmware issues. I would try to work on eliminating as may variables as possible to get down to the root cause.
@@3DPrintscape Hi, I disconnected the bltouch and that was solved, now I have to figure out why, I think I plug it correctly (the z stop wires are connected, the other 3 are the only ones I unplugged)
I had them: None, None, yellow, red, blue
Thanks for answering and for the video!!
@@ingeniando3d219 What firmware were you using?
@@3DPrintscape I just mixed the bltouch cables when changing the order and put them in the same position
I solved it a bit after that, now I am printing perfectly and silently
Thank you so much!!
I decided to use that board for your video as it was so easy to do following along, and with you answering... They should pay you for the work you do for their board...
Thanks!!!
@@ingeniando3d219 Im glad you were able to get everything working :), and ya it would be nice if they paid me for it lol.
Is it already programed ?
Hi. It comes with a version of the firmware on it. Typically its out of date though.
Installing this board to the standard Ender 3 was even harder as I don't think the cables were as long and the only way to get light in the right place so that your hands don't get in the way was to hold the torch and driver in one hand and direct the wires in the other, and I only had an inch of movement of the board from the enclosure to fit the power cable, it was only after that I thought I could have unplugged the XT60 connectors I did magnetise my screws though to screw down the board, I haven't turned on yet as I need a large strong coffee after that, never again will I complain about PC boards!
Hi. Thanks for the info. Thats interesting, i didnt think the wires would be shorter with the Ender 3. Im glad you were able to get it all wired up though and ya PC boards give you a lot more room to work with, even in micro cases.
my extruder is moving backwards. How do i fix that ?
Hi. Sounds like your not using the right base config or one of the inverts accidently got switched. I think it would be this one if that happened. "#define INVERT_E0_DIR false"
@@3DPrintscape Thank you ! Changed the wiring and works as it should. Having problems after i installed the skr v2...
@@orelseexperience5480 What type of problems are you having?
@@3DPrintscape i am sorry for my late reply. I have a problem when i press auto home the z axis moves upwards everytime for 10mm. I think that i have to install some code tfor the machine to work properly but i have no idea how to do that. I actually installed instaleed the skr mini v2.0 and my printer is completely useless. Of course it's mistake by me but i have no idea what to do. I also instaleed the latest firmware. I am using a swiss drive direct drive
@@orelseexperience5480 OK, thats normal behavior. When you autohome a printer with a BLTouch, it will go to the center and up 10mm. From there, you need to set the z offset so that when it goes to print its on the bed and not mid-air.
hope you anwswer will this work for cr 10
Hi. You would need to get the SKR Mini that is made for the cr10 but the install process should basically be the same.
Hi, if you need to remove hot glue there its not easiest way as to use isopropyl alcohol. Just use qtip or spray on the connector. Isopropyl its not conducive and will evaporate quickly.
Hi. Thanks for the tip and feedback. I will give that a try next time.
Surprised no one told you this already, but the rubber ducky is a computer science/software engineering thing: Rubber ducky debugging.
Basically what its for is when you have a bug you're trying to fix, you describe what is happening in your code to the duck line by line. it helps you catch yourself doing something other than you think you're doing
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubber_duck_debugging
Hi. Thanks for the info, im honestly surprised I haven't heard that before but it makes sense.
@@3DPrintscape no problem, thanks for the video!
I have the stock screen on the ender 3 v 2
I dont think that will work with the skr prebuilt firmware but you should be able to make your own and enable the creality screen.
Ok thanks for answering that! I’ll probably just by the btt screen. Not familiar with making a pin for it and flashing it.
really wish the camera was shooting from the other side. hands are covering a lot of it
Hi. Sorry, i did the best i can do with the camera and lighting. Its difficult to capture some of it while working inside the printer like that.
mine wont auto home, freezes
Hi. Does it give you any errors or anything on the screen?
sent my v2.0 back, a complete nightmare , after many tries to install firmware, NOT POSSIBLE
Hi. Sorry to hear you were having issues with it. What errors were you seeing?
@@3DPrintscape neither board would load new firmware even changing the name
@@garylarson6386 What size SD card were you using and what format was it?
@@3DPrintscape tried 32g got firmware of github already returned and ordered a lerdge 2 kitk after watching the videos can hardly wait
I dont understand your workflow. You can connect the cables with the board out. You should also install the heatsinks before you start plugging in the cables.
Hi. Thanks for the feedback. You are right that I should have put the heatsinks on before mounting the board, that was actually a miss on my side that I had to go back and correct. I decided to connect all the pin connectors after the board was mounted because I figured if I didn’t it would be difficult to get the screws in.
Mate... I`m giving you a thumbs up for your video but you need a lot of work in order to make better videos. It`s unacceptable to correct yourself on the video. Just edit your video so that you don`t have to correct yourself because there are people who are skipping and might lose your corrections. Hope you do better next time.
Hi. Thanks for the feedback and thumbs up. I get what you are saying, im still learning all the video making/editing side of things.
you could not have made it look harder if you tried
Hi. Thanks for the honest feedback. Most of my viewers are new to the hobby so i try to walk through all the steps in detail, which can come off as over complicated, but the SKR Mini install processes isnt difficult.
This is NOT a complete guide when you do not tell how to adjust the probe offset
Hi. Thanks for the feedback. I have videos covering the z offset, this was just meant to cover the board swap. I will work on trying to get everything in the video.
@@3DPrintscape The probe offset is x y and z and is pretty important. I just installed linear rails. I forgot a how I set this up 4 years ago, and have been searching for a video that was a "COMPLETE" guide... But alas it is not so....
No such thing as a "flat head" screwdriver. Proper name is "flat blade". Flat head properly refers to a style of screw whose head is flush to the surface when installed. This is a common mistake but it just sounds so dumb to me.
Hi. Thanks for the feedback. It seems like both names are used interchangeably, with one or the other used where you live. I have heard the team flat blade screwdriver before but have never actually heard anyone say in the US.
@@3DPrintscape Well, I'm a 74 year old retired mechanical engineer born in America and I've never heard of a flat head screwdriver until I started watching CZcams videos a few years ago. Obviously, you can call it whatever you like however only one will never be challenged and the other occasionally will upon running into another old fart like myself who knows better. Just in case you still think I'm making this up here's something to disuade you:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screwdriver