Microstepping and steppers in serie skipping (tmc2100) (4 replies)
Hi In an attempt to get smoother surfaces and less noise from my Folgertech FT-5 (MKS Gen 1.4, Cartesian with two steppers for Y axis) I have replaced the stepper controllers with TMC2100. This take...
View ArticleFor the low-voltage steppers we use, is a low-voltage driver like DRV8834...
Most of the stepper motors we use for our machines are rated for low motor voltage (2-5v). However, most electronics seem to use high-voltage versions of the stepper drivers. For example the popular...
View ArticleTB6600 4A steeper motor drive : what controller?:S (7 replies)
Dear all, I am planning the build of my second printer Cartesian replicator type. Since I am planning to use some automation scraps from my work, I would need to RN my X and Y most likely with Nema23....
View ArticleProblem with the stepper or driver? (3 replies)
I have had the same problem a few times already. I mostly get this problem after I do a hard shut down (pull the power plug) while running a G-Code (i.e. because I ran into an end stop or the stepper...
View ArticleAdding custom PWM output to extruder (3 replies)
I would like to add a preset to an extruder such as in Repetier's color mixing and virtual extruders definitions, but with the pwm output instructions going to a set of auxiliary pwm pins. Would...
View ArticleWhich stepper motor? (3 replies)
Hi, I'm building a metre high delta with a working diameter of 220mm. I plan to use the Rumba board with DRV8825 drivers, which I already have a stock of, I also plan to have a heated bed which I...
View ArticleMKS LV8729 , a 128 µStep Driver // Any test? (2 replies)
Hello! I recently found this: [www.aliexpress.com] Did someone have the chance of test it? Regards!
View Articlemax speed with lead screw (3 replies)
Hi folks, just starting to plan the next machine but I'm thinking of using lead screws instead of belts this time. What I'm wondering is is it possible to calculate the max speed based on weight...
View ArticleCan I drive this steppers with RAMPS 1.4? (2 replies)
Hello, sorry for my question, may be OT, but I can buy these stepper motors ( 23LM-C355-P2H, 17PM-M007-02, 17PS-C103-P1 from Minebea Co., Ltd.) for good price. Problem is, that I can't find some...
View ArticleConnecting Stepper Motors and Drivers (1 reply)
Hi, Recently, I would like to try a project with multiple stepper motors. I am trying to connect the stepper motor as shown in the diagram attached. The stepper motor driver used is DRV8825 Stepper...
View ArticleHelp with correct vRef (no replies)
Back story is I have had my printer for few years and I was told not to worry about setting it with a meter just tune it to where it doesn't skip steps and leave it. I have had nothing but issues with...
View ArticleStepper motor 0.72 /step (2 replies)
Dear all, Looking for some feedback. How would a stepper motor with 0.72/step be running for a 3 d printer? I mean, is it feasible ? If yes, what stepper driver could run it? Would the popular polulu...
View ArticleStepper motor not working (no replies)
My stepper motors shake and whine but don't move I Have used my volt meter curent runs through the motor, Then I tested my wires curent runs good through it, I looked at my connections they look like...
View ArticleLooking for ways to smooth out the movement of my stepper motors. (8 replies)
I have been tuning my set up for a few weeks now and have most of it dialed in. But, I still don't have my steppers operating like I want them to. They work fine but I want to decrease the harsh...
View ArticleWhat are some ways to decrease stepper motor noise and vibration? (6 replies)
I have been tuning my set up for a few weeks now and have most of it dialed in. But, I still don't have my steppers operating like I want them to. They work fine but I want to decrease the harsh...
View ArticleDC motor extruder control (1 reply)
Hi I have a problem and was hoping you could help. I am building a 3d printer from "junk" . So far i was able to make the x,y,z axis work , even tested them with a pen n paper since i cant use...
View ArticleStepper driver help (no replies)
I don't know if this is posted in the correct forum, this just looked like it was pretty close to what I need. I have a RepRapGuru Prusa i3 diy kit that was working wonderfully up to this morning. I...
View ArticleStepper Help (no replies)
Alright. I am making a delta printer. Currently I am running into a lot of problems. The largest of which are the steppers. We are using a rambo 1.3L board. We are using repetier as our firmware...
View ArticleDegrading performance of 0.9° steppers (3 replies)
I've bought a batch of 42BYGHM810 steppers a while ago and I was pretty happy with their behavior. But over a few working hours they seem to cause problems. It feels, like they've lost the permanent...
View Article0.4A Stepper motor vs 1A stepper motor using A4988 drivers? Motor Stalling...
I'm having a problem with my extruder stepper motor stalling for retraction speeds over 10mm/s. I still have retraction problems so would like to increase this if possible. I don't have problems with...
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