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- 2. Configuring BlackBox
- 2.1 Jumper Settings
- 2.2 Stepper Driver Settings
- 3. Connecting BlackBox
- 3.2 Connect Motors
- 3.3 Connect Tool
- 3.4 Connect Limit Switches
- 3.5 Connect Probe
- 4. Drivers and Software
- 5. Advanced Configurations
- 6. Frequently Asked Questions
- 7. Firmware
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docs:blackbox-x32:install-drivers
4.1 Install BlackBox Device Drivers
The OpenBuilds BlackBox uses an 
FTDI USB Interface chip.
In order to use it on your computer, you may need to install device drivers.
- More modern operating systems may be able to use the BlackBox directly without additional drivers,
- Some computers might download drivers automatically from it's online update servers.
Connect your OpenBuilds BlackBox to your computer using a USB cable.
If it fails to install USB drivers automatically, you can download and install the drivers for your operating system from FTDI
USB DRIVER INSTALL
Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11:
Download CDM212364_SETUP.ZIP
Alternately you can check on the manufacturers website at https://ftdichip.com/drivers/vcp-drivers/ for more up to date versions
Mac / Linux / Other Windows versions: Refer to https://ftdichip.com/drivers/vcp-drivers/
TURN SUSPEND MODE OFF
Also be sure to turn off USB suspend Disable USB Selective Suspend on Windows machines so that long jobs can run without the USB going to sleep.
docs/blackbox-x32/install-drivers.txt · Last modified: 2022/11/23 17:56 by admin