Good Afternoon, just trying to wrap my head around panels options for the Smoothieboard for 3D Printer. I am trying to avoid the MKS TFT since it’s history with the community, however they do seem to be the best option available currently.
Digging through the forum I could notice some initiatives for a better panel for Smoothieboard, however I could not find any real details about it or availability.
We currently have these options available, however I would really like to have a panel where it is touch screen and with beautiful or customization UI.
ReprapDiscount GLCD - Really basic and restricts you from using SPI thermocouples.
Universal Panel Adapter - Bulky and needs an Arduino as interface.
Viki2 and Miniviki2, from panucatt - Seems to be the best looking option from this list, but lacking documentation and limited functions on 5 Driver Smoothies.
SSD1306 based OLED displays - These really don’t look good.
PanelDue seems to be an amazing option, but looks like it is not supported by Smoothieware yet.
I am leaning towards the Viki2, even with the cons listed above, however not going there 100% happy. Does anyone knows about a better display (Looks good, Touch screen and with built in SD card, maybe even an USB ?). Its kind of a shame to try to build awesome machines with all this great electronics but bound to these display options.
Appreciate it, thanks guys !
Imported from wikidot