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- | ===== 2.6 Connecting BLOX to Switches ===== | + | ====== 2.6 Connecting BLOX to Switches |
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- | ==== 2.6.1 Switch Wiring ==== | + | ===== 2.6.1 Switch Wiring |
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- | ==== 2.6.2 Switch Voltage ==== | + | ===== 2.6.2 Switch Voltage |
OpenBuilds BLOX can provide power to your limit switches / panel switches / sensors / etc : Please use the jumpers to configure the voltage your endstops need: 5v (the default) would be suitable for most mechanical and optical switches. 24v would be great for inductive sensors. Check your endstops' | OpenBuilds BLOX can provide power to your limit switches / panel switches / sensors / etc : Please use the jumpers to configure the voltage your endstops need: 5v (the default) would be suitable for most mechanical and optical switches. 24v would be great for inductive sensors. Check your endstops' | ||
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Set the jumper according to the required voltage for the sensor / limit switches attached: | Set the jumper according to the required voltage for the sensor / limit switches attached: | ||
- | === 5V Endstops (Default) === | + | ==== 5V Endstops (Default) |
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- | === 12-30V Endstops (Same as input supply voltage) === | + | ==== 12-30V Endstops (Same as input supply voltage) |
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- | ==== 2.6.3 Configuration ==== | ||
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- | === 2.6.3.1 grblHAL/ | ||
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- | Make sure to set grblHAL settings (CONTROL > Grbl Settings Tab) | ||
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- | * **$5=mask** Invert limit pins, boolean/ | ||
- | * X=1, and Y=2, so to invert both X and Y (__Normally Open Switches__) set **$5=3** | ||
- | * X=1, and Y=2, so to NC switches on both X and Y (Both as __Normally Closed switches__) set **$5=0** | ||
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- | === 2.6.3.2 BLOX === | ||
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- | You can use the Limits Inputs to HOME a stepper motor axis | ||
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- | The inputs are also made available as Digital Sensors for other misc uses | ||
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