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-===== 2.5 Connecting BLOX to Stepper Motors =====+====== 2.5 Connecting BLOX to Stepper Motors ======
  
 OpenBuilds BLOX provides support for 2x Bipolar Stepper Motors, with software-controlled current setting and fault monitoring. OpenBuilds BLOX provides support for 2x Bipolar Stepper Motors, with software-controlled current setting and fault monitoring.
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   * Motor Inductance: 1-2mH ideally, higher will limit max speed   * Motor Inductance: 1-2mH ideally, higher will limit max speed
  
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-==== 2.5.1 Wiring ====+===== 2.5.1 Wiring =====
  
 > Note: The color codes shown below only apply to OpenBuilds Motors. Refer to [[docs:blox:faq-identify-motor-coils|FAQ: Identify Motor coils]] to identify the coil pairs or if you have issues with motors not working correctly.   > Note: The color codes shown below only apply to OpenBuilds Motors. Refer to [[docs:blox:faq-identify-motor-coils|FAQ: Identify Motor coils]] to identify the coil pairs or if you have issues with motors not working correctly.  
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 | **Wiring NEMA 17 Motors** | **Wiring NEMA 23 Motors** | | **Wiring NEMA 17 Motors** | **Wiring NEMA 23 Motors** |
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 ==== 2.5.2 Stepper Driver FAULT modes ==== ==== 2.5.2 Stepper Driver FAULT modes ====
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   * 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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-==== 2.5.3 Configuration ==== +
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-=== 2.5.3.1 grblHAL/CONTROL === +
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-Make sure to set grblHAL settings (CONTROL > Grbl Settings Tab) +
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-  * **$140=xx** X-Axis Motor Current (Set appropriate current for stepper motors in use) +
-  * **$141=xx** Y-Axis Motor Current (Set appropriate current for stepper motors in use) +
-  * **$4=0** ;Step direction invert = disabled (Required) +
-  * **$1=255** Step idle delay = set to always enabled (Recommended, keeps motors locked to maintain position) +
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-=== 2.5.3.2 LogiBLOX === +
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-You can use the Stepper Motors as linear axes +
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-You can also use the Stepper Motors as Rotational axes +
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-The Stepper Drivers actively monitor for FAULT conditions.  FAULT mode for both drivers can be accessed as Digital Sensors +
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