Inconsistent Movement on X and Y (3 replies)
Ok, so I've finally got my Prusa i3 built and wired, but now the issue of movement arises. At first, I couldn't get anything to move except the extruder, and that very jerkily. I found that by turning...
View ArticleSpecs for Stepper Motors? (4 replies)
What specs should I look for when buying stepper motors for 3d printer. Will a NEMA17 motor with the following specs work well? Current: 1.2A Stepping angle: 1.8° Working voltage: DC 5V Phase...
View ArticleSpeed-dependent acceleration (3 replies)
After having a look at different firmwares for 3D printers and CNC machines I see that all of them assume there is a maximum acceleration which is a constant. Trouble is that stepper's torque depends...
View ArticleLooking for sub 50gram standard stepper ? (no replies)
Hy guy`s I`m already printing very successfull with my Nema14 geared extruders (+400mm/s) but i want to make the extruder even more lightweight without switching to a bowden extruder. i already have a...
View ArticleWill this stepper work with ramps1.4? (3 phase) (2 replies)
Hi all, I've got a nema 23 motor, 4.32V 1.8A Japan Servo KT56JM4-552 Here's the specs. [paroco.hihosting.hinet.net] The motor is 3 phase, is it possible to get this to work with ramps1.4? Thanks, Vaughan
View Articleone driver must go down :( help (3 replies)
i have this problem with drivers at first my printer work couple times and suddenly one of the drivers gets hot (the extruder driver ) when i connect it and does not work i get another one and tried...
View ArticleStepper motor issue (5 replies)
Hi all :) so i am building a 3d printer of my own. So far i have Sanguinololu 1.3a and extruder with 1 stepper motor. I think i programmed the chip on the board properly. When i test the heat bed and...
View ArticleIs my stepper motor broken? (1 reply)
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...
View Articlenoobie stepper help plz (11 replies)
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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Noobie question for 6 wire motor (3 replies)
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
View ArticleMotors only vibrate but will not turn (2 replies)
I have recently tried to hook up my motors to my RAMPS 1.4 board, but was confronted with the problem of the motors vibrating instead of turning. At the time, I was using Sprinter. I have recently...
View Article:SStepper Motors:)-D:)-D (1 reply)
Hi, I'm building prusa mendel i2 printer and am running into a problem I can't get passed. The motors do not turn properly. If I move them by .1 they will move but in about 3-4mm increments. If I try...
View Articlewhy my stepper motor is missing the steps??? (no replies)
hi, i am triving to drive my 5 wire unipolar stepper motor through pic...i am using driving ic is l293dd. my motor model is Em 284 ,178936 ,stp.42D221-01. i have searched alot about this motor on the...
View ArticleMicro Stepping Issue (4 replies)
I am having a problem with MicroStepping my stepper motors.. I took a video.. watch for yourself, and tell me what you think the problem might be. Stepper Motor Details: MFG: SHINANO P/N: STH-39G120...
View ArticleStepper motor increase rpm but keep torque (no replies)
Is it possible that I keep the typical working torque but increase the rpm by raising my voltage to my motor? I have this motor and control board: motor board My current rpm is just 3.5rpm which is...
View ArticleCNC motor and electronics choice (no replies)
Hi all, I'm gooing to choice a motor for my project. I want to have low cost electronics but enough to run my cnc. Dimensions are 1000mmx450mm the movable axis is long 1000mm and it's weight is from...
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Belt Drive Expected Resolution vs. Accuracy With MicroStepping. (3 replies)
How much accuracy are you giving up for resolution, are you really getting the resolution that you calculated using microstepping? Using a belt drive, and microstepping, what is your expected...
View ArticleSlow feed rate on stepper driver, solved (1 reply)
Anyone with a good clue here? I'm building a reprap, and i'm testing motors. Setup is an arduino mega 2560 with ramps 1.4 and an 12V 8A psu. Just one nema17 hooked up. When i move the axis in...
View Articlestepper motor problem!!! (no replies)
hi every1 ! i was driving a stepper motor ....few days ago the motor was in working condition although there were vibrations in it but it was in working condition....but today when i checked it it is...
View ArticleNOOB with stepper motor/end stop issues (2 replies)
i am having issues... i dont know where to begin... lets start with the Z-Axis.... when im in proterface and I click the (+) or (-) buttons nothing happens. no noise from either motor i have checked...
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