diff --git a/config/examples/Weedo/Tina2/README.md b/config/examples/Weedo/Tina2/README.md index 3bd450228f..d791314892 100644 --- a/config/examples/Weedo/Tina2/README.md +++ b/config/examples/Weedo/Tina2/README.md @@ -1,28 +1,56 @@ ## Product version -- TINA2 WIFI: TINA2 standard version with ESP32 WIFI module installed. Support remote control, send files via wifi, and online 3d model library. -- TINA2 BASIC: TINA2 lite version, without WIFI module and protective shell. +There are several versions of the Weedo TINA2 with different hardware. + +### TINA2 WIFI / TINA2 BASIC +- Outdated older models. +- Called V2/V3 hardware by the manufacturer (Weedo / Weefun / Entina?). +- The TINA2 WIFI is the standard TINA2 with ESP32 WIFI module installed. Supports remote control, sending files via WiFi, and online 3D model library. +- The TINA2 BASIC is the lite version of the TINA2 with no WiFi module or protective shell. +- Uses motherboard R62A/R62AS with ATMEGA2560 MCU. +- Firmware files are 8-bit, identified by the "`.hex`" extension. +- [Official TINA2firmware repo](https://github.com/weedo3d/TINA2firmware) + +### TINA2 UPGRADE +- V7 hardware. +- Current "basic" model. Sometimes called TINA2 or TINA2 BASIC, which adds to the confusion. +- Uses motherboard R72A/R72B with a GD32F103RET6 MCU. +- Firmware files are 32-bit, identified by the "`.bin`" or "`.wfm`" extension (proprietary format). These firmware files are NOT compatible with the older ATMEGA2560-based models, or vice versa. If your firmware update fails, it may be due to this mismatch. +- [Official Tina2Upgradefirmware repo](https://github.com/weedo3d/Tina2Upgradefirmware) + +### TINA2S +- Current "WiFi" model. Compared to the base TINA2 UPGRADE model, adds WiFi and a heated bed. +- Uses motherboard R72H/R72P with a GD32F103RET6 MCU. +- [Official TINA2Sfirmware repo](https://github.com/weedo3d/TINA2Sfirmware) > [!NOTE] -> The Monorprice cadet printer is a rebranded version of these printers and the provided configuration should work. +> The "Monoprice Cadet" is a rebranded version of the V2/V3. The provided configuration should work. -## Hardware version +## Hardware identification -- V2: The motherboard version is 62AS. The endstop type is lever limit switch. -- V3: The motherboard version is 62AS. The endstop type is mushroom head limit switch. +- V2: Motherboard version 62AS. The endstop is a lever limit switch. +- V3: Motherboard version 62AS. The endstop is a mushroom head limit switch. +- V7: Motherboard version R72*. The endstop is a mushroom head limit switch. -## Adding wifi support using ESP3D +## Adding WiFi support using ESP3D -You can add wifi support using [ESP3D](https://github.com/luc-github/ESP3D). +You can add WiFi support using [ESP3D](https://github.com/luc-github/ESP3D). Basically connect your own NodeMCU to second serial port of the MCU. -See ESP3D wiki for connection diagram. +See the [ESP3D wiki](http://esp3d.io/esp3d/) for connection diagrams. -In Marlin configuration.h set: -`#define SERIAL_PORT_2 3` +In `Configuration.h` set: +```c +#define SERIAL_PORT_2 3 +``` -## Manufacturer wifi support +## Manufacturer WiFi support -Examples provided here have not been tested with wifi board from manufacturer. -Setting `#define SERIAL_PORT_2 3` in Marlin configuration.h might be enough to work with manufacturer wifi board. +The provided example configurations have not been tested with the WiFi board from the manufacturer. +Setting `#define SERIAL_PORT_2 3` in `Configuration.h` might be enough to work with the manufacturer WiFi board. -Feedback are welcome. +Feedback is welcome. + +## Manufacturer USB support + +All printers use CH340/CH341 for USB. The driver is often included as part of official driver releases. +[The latest version is also available from the chip manufacturer](https://www.wch.cn/download/CH341SER_EXE.html)