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Onboard MAX31865 Usage Guide

Important Notes
  • The standard thermistor interface of the SHT36-V3 only supports PT1000.
  • If your tool board has an onboard MAX31865 chip, you can connect 2/3/4-wire PT100 or PT1000 sensors via the PH2.0 4P interface.

How to Determine if the Tool Board Supports MAX31865​

Some SHT36 V3 bundles support MAX31865. You can check for the presence of the MAX31865 chip on the tool board to confirm support (refer to the image below for its physical location).

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Configuration Method​

Prerequisites
  • MAX31865 is typically used for high-precision temperature measurement for the extruder or heated bed.
  • The following configuration example is based on modifications for the extruder.

1. Wiring and DIP Switch Settings​

  • Before using MAX31865, you must first set the 6-PIN DIP switch on the back of the tool board (as shown below). Otherwise, Klipper will not be able to read the temperature correctly.

DIP Switch Setting Rules (switch numbering from left to right is 1-6):

  • Sensor Type Selection
    • For PT100: Set switch 1 ON, switch 2 OFF.
    • For PT1000: Set switch 1 OFF, switch 2 ON.
  • Wire Configuration Selection
    • 2-wire: Set switches 3, 5, 6 ON, switch 4 OFF.
    • 3-wire: Set switches 4, 6 ON, switches 3, 5 OFF.
    • 4-wire: Set switch 3 ON, switches 4, 5, 6 OFF.

Default State: All switches down (OFF). The MAX31865 function is disabled.

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2. Modify the Klipper Configuration File​

Original Configuration Snippet (using standard thermistor):

[extruder]
# ... other configurations ...
sensor_type: ATC Semitec 104GT-2
sensor_pin: SHT36:gpio27
# ... other configurations ...

Modification Steps:

  1. Comment out or delete the original sensor_type and sensor_pin lines.
  2. Add the following MAX31865-specific configuration:
[extruder]
# ... other configurations ...
sensor_type: MAX31865
sensor_pin: SHT36:gpio17
spi_bus: spi0_gpio4_gpio3_gpio2
# Note: The following two parameters must be set correctly according to the sensor model you are using!
rtd_reference_r: 430    # Set to 430 for PT100, set to 4300 for PT1000
rtd_nominal_r: 100      # Set to 100 for PT100, set to 1000 for PT1000
# ... other configurations ...

3. Important Considerations​

  • Parameter Matching: You must ensure the values of rtd_reference_r and rtd_nominal_r match the sensor type used (PT100 or PT1000). Otherwise, it will cause severe temperature reading inaccuracies.
  • Wiring Check: Confirm that the sensor wires are correctly connected to the PH2.0 4P interface and match the wire configuration set on the DIP switch.
  • Function Occupancy: After enabling MAX31865, the original standard thermistor interface on gpio27 can be configured for functions like chamber temperature monitoring (requires an external thermistor).

Configuring PT1000 Sensor on Standard Thermistor Port​

  • Important Prerequisite: Before connecting a PT1000 sensor to the standard thermistor port, ensure the corresponding jumper on the tool board is correctly connected.
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Original Configuration​

Original Configuration Snippet (using standard NTC thermistor):

[extruder]
# ... other configurations ...
sensor_type: ATC Semitec 104GT-2
sensor_pin: SHT36:gpio27
# ... other configurations ...

Modified Configuration​

Modification Steps:

  1. Change the value of sensor_type to PT1000
  2. Add the pullup_resistor parameter and set it to 1000

Modified Configuration:

[extruder]
# ... other configurations ...
sensor_type: PT1000
sensor_pin: SHT36:gpio27
pullup_resistor: 1000
# ... other configurations ...

Notes​

  • This configuration is only applicable to the standard thermistor interface (GPIO27) of the SHT36-V3.
  • The pullup_resistor: 1000 parameter must be configured.
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