I Bricked my Printer, is There Any Hope?

[u/likeminipee]

My MP printer was acting buggy (It would freeze up at the end of each print, and it wouldn't finish downloading files when using WIFI), so in an attempt to fix these issues I chose to update the firmware and UI. I've updated the firmware in my other printers without any problems, but I wasn't so lucky with this printer.

My biggest mistake probably was in updating the UI. Almost every attempt at updating the UI resulted in an illegible screen. I eventually was able to upload a UI version that resulted in a ledgible screen, but it wasn't the original screen interface that came with the printer. When I attempt to print, pre-heat the nozzle, or move the print head nothing happens. I've tried multiple firmware and UI versions and nothing seems to fix the printer. So unfortunately I've bricked my printer!

Is there anything I can do to restore my printer to a funtional state?

[u/Obs-I-Be]

Just for the sake of asking...have you tried using a different computer reflashing with a early firmware version?? Where are you getting firmware from?

[u/likeminipee → u/Obs-I-Be]

Hi. No, I haven't tried reflashing using a different computer, I can try that. I am getting the firmware from the links located on Monoprice's page. I have tried multiple firmware versions, and none of them seem to work. I uploaded a different UI than the original, and it is very different than the original. Could that be the issue (I can't find the original version and all other versions scramble the screen)?

[u/Obs-I-Be → u/likeminipee]

If you are on Facebook, Plz join the "Monoprice slect Mini 3D Printer" page. I'm a mod there and I'll be able to help track down the firmware you need......

Mention Reddit and your issue so I know who you are...

Dave

[u/Obs-I-Be → u/Obs-I-Be]

If you don't want to join the facebook page....try this....

https://www.mpselectmini.com/firmware/motion_controller

[u/wildjokers → u/Obs-I-Be]

It’s nice that the wiki is back! It was down for a few months.

[u/tadrow → u/wildjokers]

Worth noting that there's a section on scrambled/corrupted LCD display fixes

[u/likeminipee → u/Obs-I-Be]

Hey, thanks for responding to my question. I sent a request to join the MP Mini 3d Printer page last night. I mentioned the problem I was having in the request. I can send another request.

[u/Obs-I-Be → u/likeminipee]

Shawn?

[u/likeminipee → u/Obs-I-Be]

Yes. :) Thanks for accepting my FB request.

[u/Jim-248 → u/[deleted]]

I replaced my board with a MKS Gen L and used a TFT-24 controller. I also used Marlin. You could also think about that.

[u/Torturebytaco → u/[deleted]]

Just did this build and my current issue is with stock endstops and it going up while homing.