All Nema17 and similar steppers (no replies)
I know there are many models. Like, every one who makes a motor has their own variant. There is literally no end to the possibilities. I think. I am working on a project that will be made available to...
View ArticleCreality CR-10 S5 Z-Axis Motors Magnetically Seized (no replies)
After finding out that Creality has gone cheap with the motors (the axle shape is completely round, so they slip easily), I bought myself two new motors (with the proper d-shaped axle), and some...
View ArticleMax step pulse frequency from ATmega2560 (no replies)
Hi, I have been looking around a lot to try to find out what the max frequency of pulses the ATMega2560 can produce to drive each of the step driver axes in a Marlin 2, ATMega2560, Ramps1.4, X,Y,Z,E...
View Articlenema 17 stepper motor coils (no replies)
Hello, I'm just finishing building a large delta printer and came to wiring up the electronics when I came across this "problem". One of the tower steppers(all from the same manufacturer) is wired...
View ArticleP802MA stepper motor skipping, voltages? (4 replies)
Hi everyone! I have an Anet A8 clone, a P802MA, an I've been having trouble with the extruder motor skipping while printing PETG. For the most part its fine, but throughout the print it will skip...
View ArticleiHSV servomotor information (no replies)
I recently installed iHSV42-40-7-24 servomotors in my corexy sand table. I had to do a lot of digging and I'm still searching for more information on these motors. I put everything I have found so...
View ArticleKlipper: MCU which pins for step signal? (1 reply)
Hey, I have a question. I have a project planed which would require up to 12 stepper drivers. As a firmware I would like to use Klipper. In the Klipper config file one remaps the pins of the mcu. So...
View ArticleNo Motor Power With TMC2209 (5 replies)
Hopefully I am posting in the right section. I have an issue that could be related to a couple of things but I have gambled on this... I have just converted my home-brew printer from a Cartesian to...
View ArticleNema 17 are not moving (4 replies)
Hi guys i am using nema 17 motor for my 3d printer stepper driver are A9488 with power supply of 12v 30A Using ramps 1.4 and marlin firmware. My motor are not moving I don't know why can some help me
View Articletmc2208 jumper wires becoming loose? any tips for a more secure fit? (no...
I recently compiled a new marlin 2.0.x bugfix and upped speeds and acceleration because I installed linear rails on my printer. This caused a major headache, as I now started to get freeze crashes in...
View ArticleDM542T Unusual Behaviour (no replies)
Hi, I have built my own 3d machine Due to resonance at certain speeds i wanted to change from TB6600 drivers to DM542T drivers for the X/Y axes. With the TB6600 drivers everything was working as...
View ArticleHow to calibrate bed leveling for fixed bed 3d printer (no replies)
Hi guys I am using ceramic 3d printer a fixed bed. I have no idea how to bed leveling the gap between nozzle and printing surface i am using cartesian type 3d printer its custom 3d printer for ceramic...
View ArticleLV8729 motor current setting (no replies)
I am getting strange results setting up a motor driver for my printer head changing mechanism. I am using a LV8729 and am driving a NEMA11 which has an Imax 0f 0.67A. I understand from the data sheet...
View ArticleStepper driver and motors still relevant? (1 reply)
I'm designing a corexy with a 300mm x 300mm printable area. I remembered I had a driver/motor package stashed away from a long time ago that I was going to use for a CNC router. I have 3x...
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Basics for me that has been playing with steppers and Trinamic (no replies)
Hello to all readers. More than 7 years ago I did occupy myself intensely with stepper motors and with Trinamic modules. Using their stepRocker module and their IDE I was able to do many experiments...
View ArticleMid band resonance> (no replies)
I am trying to understand a problem I am getting with a stepper motor which is stalling unexpectedly. The stepper swaps between two print heads on a 3D printer and can be seen on [www.youtube.com] The...
View ArticleSKR 1.4 turbo with M542 (2 replies)
I was wondering if anyone has had any luck getting steppers to work with external drivers? My machine has been printing for 10 years now with a Ramps 1.4 setup and the same M542. I tried upgrading my...
View ArticleServomotor disaster (1 reply)
I was forced to reduce the size of the sand table mechanism I've been powering with iHSV servomotors and was running tests after reassembling the mechanism. The machine homed OK, so i selected one of...
View ArticleElectronic boards (no replies)
Most of electronic boards apply potting compounds to protect the board. However, I've found there're several problems by applying potting compounds. The shell of compounds is larger than expected....
View Articlenema17 moves only one step (no replies)
Hi, can anyone explain why stepper motor in extruder seems to take only one step? (I heated it above cold extrusion limit) After that it rotates freely. There is same problem in two printers but 3rd...
View ArticleSteppers move only manual (1 reply)
Hello everyone, I am building my first 3d printer for hobby purpose. I am currently still in the testing phase. As setup I have the following: - power supply 12v 30 amp - Arduino mega - Ramps 1.4 -...
View ArticleCurrent for steppers of Anet A8 Plus (2 replies)
Hi, my Robin Nano v3 just arrived, MKS TMC2209 v2.0 drivers includet. But I don't know what current my stepper motors need. The ons for the x-axis is labeled 'STEP MOTOR 42SHDC3025-24B' and I found...
View ArticleLerdge X and stepper (no replies)
do not give signs of life stepper motors with this board. I think I just got the links wrong. On scooters the phases are right lateral with left central and left side with right center, then black,...
View ArticleStepper driver selection (no replies)
Dear forum users, I once again have a question which requires your vast knowledge. For a project that I am currently working on I am using 2 Nema 23 stepper motors which run at 24V, 2Amp peak current...
View ArticleNEMA 34 for DM556T driver (no replies)
Hi there, I have DM556T drivers (https://www.oyostepper.com/goods-112-Digital-Stepper-Driver-18-56A-20-50VDC-for-Nema-23-24-34-Stepper-Motor.html) and I'd like to get NEMA 34 series motors for them. I...
View ArticleKlipper config Manta 8P servo steppers 3DP1000 printer (no replies)
I'm about changing old Marlin 1.0.6 in 3DP1000 printer with Manta 8P/Klipper because orginal firmware lacks pause macro and filament sensor logic does not work. Have tried this: [reprap.org] but it...
View ArticleTMC2130 not working in standalone mode (no replies)
Hi everyone, My problem is that A4988 drivers work fine on my Robin Nano 1.2 Board but 2130 standalone drivers don't. Any idea what the problem is. (Yes jumpers adjusted, firmware 2130 standalone mode...
View ArticleHow do I calculate the theoretical max speed of a motor? (no replies)
I'd like to know how to estimate the maximum speed of a stepper motor before the torque drop-off. There are several existing calculators of varying degrees of complexity for that: - RepRap calculator...
View ArticleTMC2209 (1 reply)
I have a question? Is there any benefit using a TMC2209 for extruders stepper motors. Please be specific. Thank You
View ArticleY motor ticks after stopping (1 reply)
Hi all, I think I am missing something simple here, I hope someone can help. I have put together a Bear Prusa clone, kinda. Anyway, I printed some parts and assembled it mostly like a Bear. It is...
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