makerbase-mks / mks-tft

MKS TFT touch screen includes TFT24/28/32/35/70, which can be connected to the motherboard for control via AUX-1. Support Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, Russian, Spanish and more than 5 languages, and support online language switching ...

MKS-TFT

We have open sourced the code and schematics of MKS TFT...

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How to buy

• on Aliexpress MKS TFT24
• on Aliexpress MKS TFT35
• on Aliexpress MKS TFT70

Source code

If you want to change some function or add new function and so on, you can refer to MKS TFT source code and build it, update it to MKS TFT, Link as below:

• MKS TFT24 Source code.click here
• MKS TFT28/32 Soucrce code.click here
• MKS TFT35 Source code.click here
• MKS TFT70 Source code.click here

Hardware

You can check morn info about MKS TFT Hardware. For example, size, layout, Schematic and so on. Link as below:

• MKS TFT Hardware.click here

Note

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mks-tft's Issues

Bootloader?

Is there a bootloader available?

USB Stick isn't recognized the first time.

When printing from USB stick, the first time after inserting the USB stick, it isn't recognized.
Only after the second attempt (at printing) it will list the files on the USB stick.

TFT32 Not working

Hello,
I encounter a problem with the screen.
When I connect it it just beep beep, beep, beep, beep beep ... But the screen remains black.
To eliminate a connection problem I replaced it with the screen of one of my other machine and everything works.
Could you help me please?
Many thanks !
Best regards.
François.

adding a costumised startscreen

Hello all,

For a startup screen i costumised the startup image.
The image apears but it is completly inverted.
I tryed different settings in Image2bin but nothing changes.
Did anyone tryed it to play around with this ?

SD card file access.

Hope the next update could change the sd card menu to list last file first. Would save a lot of button pushing. Or make the back button go in reverse.

Thanks,
Bill

Strange conflict with RAMPS 1.4 USB

Hi!
I'm not pretty sure whose issue it is, RAMPS or MKS TFT, but my MKS TFT can communicate with AUX1 on RAMPS only then RAMPS is connected to PC host via USB. It stops to communicate with RAMPS after I unplug USB or push disconnect button in host software.

This strange behavior appeared after I re-flashed MKS TFT to V2.0.0 and RAMPS to RC8.
MKS TFT is 1.2 version.

Would be glad to have an advise with direction to dig in.

Thank you

Filament runout sensor don't work with 3.0 firmware

hello I hope the new firmware would have solved this problem but the screen still does not include the command m600.
there is a solution?

sorry for my bad english

Do I miss understand what filament change

I was thinking filament change was for loading and unloading filament. But no matter what number I enter in
#the speed of filament replacing(mm/min)

cfg_filament_change_speed:1200

#the length of filament replacing(mm)

cfg_filament_change_step:1

it loads and unloads well over a meter of filament.
am I using this the wrong way.

more custom menus

please provide:

1. more custom menus entry points, i.e. on the home screen
2. custom section similar to "fan control", where it is possible to increment/decrement a custom parameter

filament change not working

filament change feature is not working correctly
once started extruder runs 3 meters of filament
changing the values in config.txt makes no difference

MKS 2.8 Not booting after flash

Hi my TFT2.8 still block booting step
Is there a way to fix?

issues after update

Hi All,

Menu seems to work, but all icons are blured out, any pointers would be appreciated..

How to set temperature limit higher than 270 degree?

I'm changing in mks_config.txt "cfg_max_sprayer_temperature:270" to "cfg_max_sprayer_temperature:350"

First time MKS TFT allows me set temperature to the maximum. But after I reboot MKS TFT I can't set temperature higher than 270 degrees. In the preheat menu it limited to 270 degrees. When I try to print file, where temperature is set higher than 270 degrees, the temperature goes to the value, set in .gcode, but then MKS TFT stops.

I use firmware V2.0.0 from the Github. Seems like it's real issue.

P.S. My mainboard is MKS SBASE V1.3 with smoothieware firmware. In the firmware configuration maximum temperature set to 350 degrees.

2.0.0 Filament change leaves printer in absolute extrusion distances mode

I use relative extrusion distances and filament change breaks the print workflow. After this operation extruder goes back and forth repeatedly and extrudes nothing.

Malware on www.makerbase.com.cn

When I try to connect to the www.makerbase.com.cn web site my firewall blocks the connection and sends this message:

The site ahead contains malware

Attackers currently on www.makerbase.com.cn might attempt to install dangerous programs on your computer that steal or delete your information (for example, photos, passwords, messages, and credit cards).

Would you please remove any Malware from your WEB site so I can safely connect to it.

Thank You

How Work the leveling process ?

Hi !

I have perfectly confogured my MKS Sbase motherboard and I just add a TFT28 to the setup, all is working fine but I don't understand the leveling process.. when I select one of the five point my Extruder Go High on Z and never stop ..

Could you help me ?

Ps : The homing Work perfectly fine.

WIFI TFT ... How using it ?

HI,
I'm just buying the new module WIFI TFT (with a ESP8266 on it), and how I can use it ? With my iPhone, the app send me an error, and on the web page (192.68.4.1) all is in chinese.
So what can I do with the WIFI TFT module ?

Status screen not working

I'm using a MKS SBASE V1.3 with MKS TFT32 V1.1
Any idea what is wrong? Same issue as here: #12
But I have that V1.1 display and it's still not working.

`#--------------------------------------------------------------
#########Printer type setting############################
#mainboard firmware setting(marlin:1; repetier:2; smoothie:3)

cfg_firmware_type:3

#machine setting (Normal:1; Delta:2)

cfg_machine_type:1

#baud rate setting(1:9600;2:57600;3:115200;4:250000)

cfg_baud_rate:3

#language (Simplified Chinese:1; traditional Chinese:2; English:3)

cfg_language_type:3

#extruder number(one:1; dual:2)

cfg_sprayer_counter:1

#whether has heated bed(YES:1; NO: 0)

cfg_custom_bed_flag:1

#--------------------------------------------------------------------
########function settings#################################

#pause position (-1 is invalid; Z-axis is relative position)

cfg_XPOS:-1
cfg_YPOS:-1
cfg_ZADD:10

#whether set machine auto-off after print finishes(auto-off:1; NO:0)

cfg_print_finish_close_Machine:0

#the max target Temp of sprayer and heated bed

cfg_max_sprayer_temperature:270
cfg_max_hotbed_temperature:150

#the level signal of outage detection module PB1(low level:0; high level:1)

cfg_PB0_PB1_Level:1

#the speed of filament replacing(mm/min)

cfg_filament_change_speed:1200

#the length of filament replacing(mm)

cfg_filament_change_step:5

#the min temperature of filament replacing

cfg_filament_limit_temperature:175

#The command of auto leveling (G29 is available for Marlin.While G32 is for Repetier and Smoothieware)

cfg_auto_leveling_cmd:G28;G32;

#The point number of manual leveling:(3,4,5 point available)

cfg_point_number:4

#the coordinates of 5 point on manual leveling

cfg_point1:50,50
cfg_point2:180,50
cfg_point3:180,180
cfg_point4:50,180
cfg_point5:150,150

#the moving speed of leveling(mm/min)

cfg_leveling_z_speed:1500
cfg_leveling_xy_speed:3000

#Breakpoints continued playing Z-axis error setting

cfg_breakpoint_z_error:0.2

#wifi model(0:MKS WIFI TFT 1:MKS HLK-WIFI)

cfg_wifi_type:1

#wifi mode(AP:1; STA:2)

cfg_wifi_mode:2

#wifi name and password

cfg_wifi_ap_name:
cfg_wifi_key_code:

#0:disable cloud service 1:enable cloud service

cfg_cloud_enable:0
#cloud service adress
cfg_wifi_cloud_host:www.baizhongyun.cn
#cloud service port
cfg_cloud_port:10086

#Dynamic access IP

cfg_ip_dhcp_flag:1

#IP/mask/gateway

cfg_ip_address:192.168.3.100
cfg_ip_mask:255.255.255.0
cfg_ip_gate:192.168.3.1

#------------------------------------------------

##############Function customization####################

#user-defined function1 and 2.(whether display this button . disable: 0; enable: 1)

cfg_function_btn1_display:1
cfg_function_btn2_display:0

#command of user-defined function

function_btn1_cmd:M84;
function_btn2_cmd:M81;

#set number of "More" button

moreitem_pic_cnt:0

#edit command for 1~7 "More" button,each command must be separated by semicolon ";"

moreitem_button1_cmd:G28 X0;

moreitem_button2_cmd:G28 X0;

moreitem_button3_cmd:G28 Y0;

moreitem_button4_cmd:G28 Y0;

moreitem_button5_cmd:G28 Z0;

moreitem_button6_cmd:G28 Z0;

moreitem_button7_cmd:G28;

#how many "More" button show on screen interface

morefunc_cnt:0

#command setting on button1~6

morefunc1_cmd:G28;
morefunc2_cmd:G28;
morefunc3_cmd:G28;
morefunc4_cmd:G28;
morefunc5_cmd:G28;
morefunc6_cmd:G28;

#---------------------------------------------------
##Display customization(button and logo customized see User's Manual)####

#the color of screen background

cfg_background_color:0x494949

#the color of title text

cfg_title_color:0xFFFFFF

#the color of temperature,fan,(etc) background

cfg_state_background_color:0x494949

#the color of temprature,fan,(etc) text

cfg_state_text_color:0xFFFFFF

#the color of file button

cfg_filename_background_color:0x494949

#the color of file text

cfg_filename_color:0xFFFFFF

#the color of background in printing

cfg_printingstat_word_background_color:0x494949

#the color of text in printing status

cfg_printingstat_word_color:0xFFFFFF

#3D effects setting (disable: 0; enable: 1)

cfg_BUTTON_3D_effects:0`

Additional Feedback / Status Screen - Feature Requests

Hi there,

I really like the TFT32 but i was wonder if it was possible to add some additional functions to its software. If i had a decent knowledge of coding i would attempt this myself.

First of all i think it would be nice for the Screen to Boot into a 'Status Screen', this would show the Current Temps / Fan Speed / Axis Positions (Much like the LCD RAMPS Screens do), from here you could navigate to the main menu.

Also, when a print is active it is really useful to be able to see current Axis positions, Especially the Z / Layer Height.

Are these features that could possibly be added?

Thanks

Alex

pausing when print from sd/usb

every now and again the printer pauses printing from sd/usb device. waits for temp to reach goal again and carries on. causes a blob of plastic on print.

i dont get this printing direct from pc.

mkstft 28 version 2.0

dual extruder??

hi!
I mounted a double extruder in my prusa i3.
How can i control it with MKS-TFT??
thanks

Error messages?

Is there way to see error messages? Now the GUI is not very informative...

TFT32 with 2.0 firmware has a printing issue and stops suddenly at some point, GUI get stuck (unresponsive) but no information why!!
How to debug the issue??
TFT32 is connected to the SBASE v1.3 which works great (all SD, LAN and USB printing is ok).

Currently the display is useless.

Repetier support

Hi!
I have an MKS TFT28 talking to a board running repetier firmware. I can do manual control, heat up nozzle and buildplate, home etc. But as soon as I load a file to print it does not work. Somehow it seems like communication breaks down. Temperatures stay the same, nothing moves, only the timer counts up on the TFT28. I can cancel the print and move around in the menus, but after starting a print (and canceling it again) I can not do manual control any longer.
I have to restart the machine to do manual control from the TFT28 again.

The mainboard on the printer is still controlling temperature when the TFT28 communication crashes.

In the config I have chosen repetier as the firmware. I have also tried the two other options, just to see whether it could help. I have tried with several versions of the firmware, and also the new 2.0.1.

The Chinese inscriptions in English firmware

Hi,
I'm using version 2.0 of the folder: "Red style\Classic"
Some icons in Chinese

Status Screen

Can you add a status screen that shows the current Z, X and Y, Hotend temp, Bed temp? Or open up the source code so someone else can?

no communication

hello,

i updated the firmware,all is allright,but the screen doesn't communicate with the machine,when i give an order nothing happen.The temperature isn't detected,it doesn't heat,,i setted to autolevel,it's still on manual,It's a makerbase V1.2.

Mks_WIFI.ino.bin ??? and Changing filament button

Hi, In the directory /Red style/Classic/ you have a file (and only in this folder) Mks_WIFI.ino.bin, so when I'm updated my TFT, I copied this file too in the SD card, except now the WIFI don't working any more.
How I can go back to the original configuration ? (i've still "EXCEPTION" in the WIFI menu).

Second question : how you can change the filament when you printing ? no button or something like that. Only when the printer don't work (It's not very helpful, because you can do it manually and faster)

WIFI TFT Exception

Hi, On my TFT (V2.0.1 English) the TFT WIFI module make an error :"Exception" . I try to upload the MksWIFI.ino.bin without success, still same error.

Does not respond to M300 or M600

M300 in a gcode file should cause the buzzer to beep. It has no effect.

M600 in a gcode file should cause the printer to pause, mid print, for a filament change. It should also show appropriate tools on the screen for changing filament. It has no effect.

MKS TFT28, MKS firmware 2.0. Latest Marlin Firmware on MKS Base board.

Request: option to set pre-heat temperatures in mks_config.txt

Hi,

It would be a nice feature when we could set custom values for the pre-heat temperatures in the mks_config.txt file. When going to the heating menu at this moment, pre-heating starts with default values which I have to change manually each time.

Even better would be if we could have 3 pre-heat options available to configure (either via separate buttons or a selection icon) available to set ourselves. PLA, ABS and PETG option would be great, or better set names in the mks_config.txt file.

Thanks!

fan icon not moving or showing speed

Hello, I noticed if I change the speed via the controller the speed is noted on the status screen and the shows movement. When I print via Simplify3d, Cura or Mattercontrol the fan will be on, but the status screen does not show the speed or movement.

How calibrate screen ?

Hi, I would like calibrate the screen because when I touch it the active area is not on the icon.
How I can do this ?

long gcode names...

if you habe long gcode names its hard to find the right file...
the filesystem isnt long-name-friendly...
maybe there is a way to change that a bit... or the make a filessystem like a list to scroll up and down...

Retro in Version 2.0.1 32english not work

Hello!
It will only update the images but not the firmware. The file name is incorrect. If you change the filename from mkstft24.bin to mkstft28.bin, the upload works and the display only shows "Booting ...".

How many extruders are supported?

Hi,
I need to get 4 extruders set. I can see the firmware support up to 2. Is it possible to set more?

Print pauses from time to time

I have the LCD connected to MKS SBASE board.

When I print from the LCD using the SD Card or the USB dongle the print pauses from time to time for about 5 - 10 seconds.

Printing any other way works perfectly.

Still no Status screen in Version 2.0

I thought a status screen was being added in V2.0? There's still no screen showing temps, z height etc when its printing.

Status screen all messed up on TFT32

I am running an MKS TFT32 The status screen is not displaying properly. All other menus and buttons are fine. Any thoughts. see picture
https://1drv.ms/i/s!AgFOUJh3Fjh1gqQUE5e9Aa_heQHJag

Status screen missing from red and blue Retro style 2.01 firmware

I have tried the new 2.01 and the status screen is not present on any of the styles - red and blue.

No way to disable leveling menu altogether?

I'd like to disable the "Leveling" menu so that it doesn't show up on the screen, or at least let me edit the functions of the "Leveling" menu buttons so that I can match with my calibration routine.

I wanted to be able to be able to configure Z offset on my delta on the same menu I performed my calibration. In order to achieve this, I used the "More" custom button entries to add these (Smoothie):

# bmp_custom1-7.bin
>moreitem_button1_cmd:G28; M280 S3.0; G32 I0.02; M280 S7.0; M500; G28; M280 S3.0; G31; M374; M375; M500; G28; M280 S7.0; G1 Z50;
>moreitem_button2_cmd:M280 S3.0; G1 X0 Y0 Z8 F4000; G30 Z1.05; M280 S7.0;
>moreitem_button3_cmd:G91;G1 Z0.1; G90;
>moreitem_button4_cmd:M84;
>moreitem_button5_cmd:M306 Z0; M500;
>moreitem_button6_cmd:G28;
>moreitem_button7_cmd:G91;G1 Z-0.1; G90;

button1: Auto-Calibrates (G32 I0.02) and Performs Grid Compensation Routine (G31). Saves results.
button2: Approaches the hotend to the bed (using probe first to avoid crashing against bed). This is to proceed with Z-offset using button5.
button3: Manually raises hotend by 0.1mm to help set Z-offset.
button4: Shuts off steppers.
button5: Sets Z Offset (using M306) and saves to EEPROM.
button6: Home Axis (G28).
button7: Manually lowers hotend by 0.1mm to help set Z-offset.

This is more like the menu I'd like to see for Auto-Calibrating a Delta.

PS-ON Pin like D12 on Ramps

Hello,

where is the PS_ON Pin on MKS GEN1.4 like D12 on Ramps board?

script: button generator

please incorporate this script as part of your distribution
https://github.com/random-builder/Smoothieware-Wanhao-D6/tree/master/mks-tft

mks 2.8 usb odn't read

hi, i've tried with many usb sticks but it seems it not function. i've choosen usb in filesystem menu , but it seems it not read ... any suggestion?

Version for MKS-TFT for SBASE running a Laser

Are there any plans to make a firmware for the TFT more suited to laser CNCs instead of 3D Printers. I have just purchases a MKS SBASE to upgrade my K40 Laser and the colour touch screen would add a nice look to it. I will be running firmware-cnc.bin instead of firmware.bin on my board.

Option for 4 extruders?

Good day

is there a option to add 4 extruders on the mks tft 28?

I'm using the kraken extruder which uses 4 hot ends.

thank you

Other languages

Hello! Why is there no support for other languages, such as Russian? I can help with the translation.

Changelog for Firmware V1.2.0

Hello, Could you add the changelog for the latest Firmware?

Thank you very much.

Invert screen ? possible ?

Hi (again),

I would like know if it's possible to invert the screen up to bottom ?
Thanks.

Filament Change

Could you implement the filament change gcode for multicolor prints?

No feedback from printer using MKS WiFi

Using the latest Firmware and an MKS WiFi module connected to the MKS TFT, I can send an M303 command for PID autotuning, which will cause the hot end t cycle through temperatures as expected, but it never returns the PID autotuning results to the console. (tested with printrun and repetier host)

Likewise, errors codes don't get returned. If I use printrun to try and extrude while nozzle is cold, it refuses to extrude, but doesn't return the error message to the console.

If I connect directly to the MKS Base board via USB, I get normal feedback in the terminal, so the issue is specifically the MKS TFT / MKS WiFi.