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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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- | ==== 2.5.1 Wiring ==== | + | ===== 2.5.1 Wiring |
> Note: The color codes shown below only apply to OpenBuilds Motors. Refer to [[docs: | > Note: The color codes shown below only apply to OpenBuilds Motors. Refer to [[docs: | ||
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- | ==== 2.5.3 Configuration ==== | ||
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- | === 2.5.3.1 grblHAL/ | ||
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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, | ||
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- | === 2.5.3.2 BLOX === | ||
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- | You can use the Stepper Motors as linear axes. Current, and all motion parameters like calibration and speed profiles are configurable. Supports relative and absolute movements. | ||
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- | You can also use the Stepper Motors as Rotational axes. Current, and all motion parameters like calibration and speed profiles are configurable. Supports relative and absolute movements. | ||
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- | The Stepper Drivers actively monitor for FAULT conditions. | ||
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