MKS-MINI12864-V3

Where to buy it: https://www.aliexpress.com/store/group/LCD/1047297_516922172.html?spm=a2g0o.store_pc_groupList.pcShopHead_8325768.1_2_1

Brief introduction

MKS MINI 12864 V3 Smart Display has RGB back light, support change back light color online by lcd, support Robin Nano V2 V3, sgen-l V1 V2, Gen-l. Both Marlin 2.x and Klipper firmware support it

MKS MINI 12864 V3 是一款智能小巧，支持RGB调节背光颜色的显示屏，支持MKS主板以及市面上大多具有EXP1,EXP2的主板；并且Marlin2.0和Klipper固件都已经支持。

The sch and size, refer to hardware path file

Compare between MKS MINI12864 V3 and V1.x/V2.x

ITEMS	MKS MINI12864 V3	MKS MINI12864 V1.x/V2.x
LCD Driver	ST7567	ST7565R
RGB LED	Support(Driver: WS2811)	No support
BackLights	RGB LED backlight	White LED
Backlight adjustment	Online by LCD or M150 R* G* U*	No support
Logic level	3.3V or 5V	3.3V or 5V
Firmware settings	Enable: MKS_MINI_12864_V3 and NEOPIXEL_LED	Enable: MKS_MINI_12864
Text display	Black background, white text	White background, black text

Features

• Support Marlin2.0 and Klipper firmware
• Support LCD online adjustment of backlight
• Support Gcode backlight setting, such as: M150 R100 G100 U100
• Support color change in different states during printing
• Compatible with 3.3V and 5V logic signals at the same time
• SPI communication to host micro-controller
• Use self-imposed SD card socket
• Has vertical and side SD slot version

PinOut

Connect

• Connect to MKS board by EXP1 and EXP2
• Connect to other board by EXP1 and EXP1, but cable need Rotate 180°

Firmware Config

• Marlin2.0

  • in Configuration.h file
    • Enable: #define MKS_MINI_12864_V3
    • Enable: #define NEOPIXEL_LED

• Klipper firmware

  • The method 1: Copy mks_mini_12864_v3.cfg config to printer.cfg file
  • The method 2: Copy mks_mini_12864_v3.cfg file to same as path with printer.cfg, in printer.cfg add [include mks_mini_12864_v3.cfg]

• Tips: If you use FYSTC Mini12864 or BTT mini12864 on MKS board, same method as MKS MINI12864 V3.

Lights Settings

• Malin2.0

  • Change color by lcd online: Lights -> Light Presets
  • Gcode set color:
    • M150 R255 G0 U0 # Red
    • M150 R0 G255 U0 # Green
    • M150 R0 G0 U255 # Blue
    • Other colors are set according to the value of R G U

• Klipper

  • In mks_mini_12864_v3.cfg file, set the value of initial_RED , initial_GREEN , initial_BLUE

Other

• mks_mini_12864_v3.cfg

FAQ

• About how to use the FYSETC Mini 12864 v2.1, BTT Mini 12864 v1.0 on Robin E3/E3D board. Click here

Note

• Thank you for using MKS products. If you have any questions during use, please contact us in time and we will work with you to solve it.
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