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OpenBuilds BlackBox has four onboard Stepper Drivers. As part of bringing your machine online, you are required to adjust the stepper driver current for each axis. | OpenBuilds BlackBox has four onboard Stepper Drivers. As part of bringing your machine online, you are required to adjust the stepper driver current for each axis. | ||
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- | * Factory default is a good starting point for most machines (Except NEMA17s, turn it all the way down for the typical NEMA17/Acro machines) | + | * Factory default is a good starting point for most machines (Except NEMA17s, turn it all the way down for the typical NEMA17/Acro machines) |
* Adjust each axis in turn | * Adjust each axis in turn | ||
* Adjust the current until you can no longer stall the motor under normal operating conditions. | * Adjust the current until you can no longer stall the motor under normal operating conditions. | ||
- | * Adjusting the current too high can lead to the stepper driver overheating. The axis will shutdown until the board is power cycled, and light up the Red {{fa> | + | * Adjusting the current too high can lead to the stepper driver overheating. The axis will shutdown until the board is power cycled, and light up the Red {{fa> |
* Adjusting the current too low, will lead to lack of torque, and subsequently skipped steps. | * Adjusting the current too low, will lead to lack of torque, and subsequently skipped steps. | ||
* Our potentiometer is not like other stepper drivers that go from 0 to max, we off-set the ends, so its very user friendly and no need to be precise | * Our potentiometer is not like other stepper drivers that go from 0 to max, we off-set the ends, so its very user friendly and no need to be precise | ||
- | * Careful to not overturn the potentiometers and damage them. They sweep only the 270 degree chunk shown in print on the front. | + | * Careful to not overturn the potentiometers and damage them. They sweep only the 270 degree chunk shown in print on the front. |
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- | > **Note:** Pay attention to the Red {{fa> | + | |
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=== Fault Indicators === | === Fault Indicators === | ||
Faults that trigger the LED: | Faults that trigger the LED: | ||
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* Overcurrent (Adjust current down or up a little) | * Overcurrent (Adjust current down or up a little) | ||
* Overtemperature (Adjust current down a little, check fan) | * Overtemperature (Adjust current down a little, check fan) | ||
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If you encounter a Driver Fault: | If you encounter a Driver Fault: | ||
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* Turn off power | * Turn off power | ||
- | * Resolve the issue | + | * Resolve the issue |
* Give the drivers a few minutes to cool down | * Give the drivers a few minutes to cool down | ||
- | * Turn power back on | + | * Turn power back on |
* Note: The FAULT will persist until both cleared, and power has been turned off and on, to protect the stepper drivers | * Note: The FAULT will persist until both cleared, and power has been turned off and on, to protect the stepper drivers | ||
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