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Display Assembly

My-Cloner Rev A — Pending validation

This chapter retains legacy mechanical assembly references. Housing fit, fasteners and illustrations require confirmation against the Rev A CAD and installed hardware. Placeholder images are not wiring references. Follow the Wiring & Electronics pages for Rev A assignments and complete Before First Power-On before energizing the machine.

The My-Cloner Rev A includes an MKS TS35 V2.0 display. The housing and control-knob procedures below are legacy mechanical references; their compatibility with the TS35 must be confirmed against the Rev A CAD and installed hardware before use.

Mainsail is the primary user interface for the My-Cloner Rev A. The TS35 is the local display hardware, but its final electrical and Klipper integration is still under validation.

Assembly Procedure

Step 1: Tools and Parts Preparation

First, let's gather all the parts needed for the display module. The bag with the small fasteners is often taped directly to the LCD screen itself.

  • Tools needed:
    • 2.5mm Allen key
    • 2mm Allen key
  • Parts needed:
    • MKS TS35 V2.0 display (1x)
    • LCD-cover (1x printed part)
    • LCD-support (2x printed parts)
    • LCD-knob (1x printed part)
    • M3x10 screw (6x)
    • M3nS nut (4x)
    • SD card (1x)

Step 2: Checking the Display Cables

Electrical Integration Pending

The Robin Nano V3 exposes EXP1 and EXP2 headers, but the final MKS TS35 V2.0 connection method and operating mode under Klipper are still being validated.

Do not connect ribbon cables solely from stripe count or from inherited printer instructions.

Before electrical connection, follow the current Display & Filament Sensor documentation and the validated Rev A wiring schematic.

LCD Cable Check   LCD Cable Check  

Illustration showing the back of the LCD with arrows pointing to the EXP1 and EXP2 ports and their corresponding cables.

Step 3: Assembling the LCD Housing

Now we will place the screen into its printed housing.

  • Action: Take the two printed LCD-support parts and slide them onto the sides of the display controller board.
  • Action: Carefully press this entire sub-assembly into the main LCD-cover. Be mindful of the control knob shaft on the other side. The controller should click securely into place.
  • Action: Secure the display controller to the cover using two M3x10 screws from the back.

Step 4: Mounting the LCD to the Frame

  • Action: First, insert the four M3nS nuts into the prepared slots on the LCD-support parts that you just assembled.
  • Action: Take the completed LCD assembly and place it against the front plate of the printer's main frame.

Check for Anti-Vibration Feet

If you haven't installed the printer's anti-vibration feet yet, the printer's frame might rest directly on the LCD housing, potentially damaging it. It is highly recommended to install the feet now if you haven't already.

  • Action: Align the mounting holes and secure the LCD assembly to the frame using four M3x10 screws.

Step 5: Assembling the Control Knob

  • Action: Take the printed LCD-knob and press it firmly onto the metal shaft of the rotary encoder on the front of the screen.

Step 6: Display Mechanical Assembly is Finished!

Mechanical completion remains subject to confirmation of the Rev A housing, fasteners and installed display. Electrical and Klipper integration still require validation.

  • Action: You can now carefully peel the protective film from the LCD screen.
  • Action: You can also insert the included SD card into the slot on the left side of the screen.

Ready for the Power Systems

Great job! With the user interface complete, we are ready to move on to the next chapter: assembling the heatbed and the power supply unit.