Re: Stepper motor issue
If the firmware upload was ok or not, thats not a matter of guessing, the arduino will verify the upload and give you an "ok" message at the end, if you can read that then its ok. When the motor can...
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Thank you for the answer. I actually have not connected the 3 endstop switches yet. I was just testing the board with different components, but the switches i have not tested yet. If i understand you...
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The mechanical endstops normally work by using NC, meaning they always sink the 5v from pin to gnd, and the firmware is able to read 0v on its pin. If they get triggered they disconnect the line and...
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Thank you. As i said i am new in this, but i appritiate the help :) I will post the result when i test.
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I did the test with the end stops and it works ok now :) I guess the only thing left is to assemble the whole thing, calibrate and start printing :)
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Hi, I am currently working on debugging my Prusa Mendel i2 and am having the following problem in my prints: [attachment 35552 IMG_1883.JPG],[attachment 35553 IMG_1884.JPG] I think the cause may be in...
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Stepper motors don't break. The connection between stepper and pulley sometimes does.
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hi all iv only been at this for a bit mow im having a problem with my steppers all they do is twich and grone even with the test firmware . every thing else works grate heres a list of what I have and...
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heres my Configuration.h #ifndef CONFIGURATION_H #define CONFIGURATION_H // This configuration file contains the basic settings. // Advanced settings can be found in Configuration_adv.h // BASIC...
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I suggest you install the jumpers before you do anything else. Also, I hope that first picture you posted is not how you have wired it - it is mirrored and upside down.
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Ok ill put them im the endstops work because the led comes on if i do it the other way it shorts out will puting in the jumpers get them moving
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hey! I just started building mine too and electronics are the same as yours. I also ran into the same problem. Here's what I found over the past couple days: 1. The stepper motor wiring in your image...
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Ill give it a try right now thanks a bunch ill let u no in a few min
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holly **** it moved thanks so much other then it moves away from the endstop it rilly moves
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sweet! How do your digpots feel for the A4988s? Mine seems to not have any end stops. I read somewhere they are only supposed to have about 270 degrees of rotation before hitting some kind of...
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There not bad ya mine just spin and spin easey to set thow Im going to do a nit of work to ni vh t after my kid goes to bed maby ill get X axis built and runing to night ill send u a pic of what i...
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Noobie question for 6 wire motor
Hi guys. Is my connection for the 6 lead motor correct? I'm guessing this is the correct way but wouldn't want to take the risk of killing my ramp1.4 s882.photobucket.com
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What did you base your wiring configuration on? How to wire a stepper motor: [www.automationtechnologiesinc.com] Use a LED to identify wire pairs, (3 links): [www.youtube.com] [www.youtube.com] And...
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Sorry i dont really get your question? Just a general motor connection for my X, Y and Z axis
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