Re: Fan etc on external i2c-controller
not really, I mostly copied the guts of what adafruit servo driver does... Perhaps EXPERIMENTAL_I2CBUS is not functional... If I get a chance ill see if I can have a play on real hardware
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ok.. ive set up a test environment made a simple sketch, this works fine #include // PCA9685 I2C address is 0x40(64) #define Addr 0x40 int mode = 0; void setup() { // Initialise I2C communication as...
View ArticleUsing G0 vs G1 when testing movements
Sorry I tried to search this topic but didn’t find anything. I use a command G0 x150 y150 z0 to check / calibrate z offset. I just saw the same command but using G1 x150 y150 z0 .. Why/when would you...
View ArticleRe: Using G0 vs G1 when testing movements
Its legacy from GRBL, G0 : Rapid Move G1 : Linear Move but in reprap G0 and G1 are identical
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WORKS!!! Thank you very much!! But at the moment I don't understand it completely... Iam working with this datasheet Example: M260 A64 ;i2c-address in decimal M260 B9 ;choose "LED0_OFF_H" in the...
View ArticleCompiler Errors please help
I'm attempting to install Marlin on a CTC Dual fitted with a MKS Gen L board but I'm in trouble. The printer has 5 stepper motors one each for the two extruders plus one for each axis. The compiler is...
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When Adding a dual extuder you will need to add the Steps as shown in this sample of my Dual Extruder Configuration // X, Y, Z, E0, E1 [E2[, E3[, E4]]]] #define DEFAULT_AXIS_STEPS_PER_UNIT { 80, 80,...
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Thats what I did, 5 elements one for each of the steppers. If I comment out :- //#define DISTINCT_E_FACTORS It should use the same value for both of the extruders, I'll try it in the morning. Thanks....
View ArticleRe: Using G0 vs G1 when testing movements
QuoteDust Its legacy from GRBL, G0 : Rapid Move G1 : Linear Move but in reprap G0 and G1 are identical Not just GRBL, but CNC machines in general, see [ws680.nist.gov]. GCode was invented for CNC...
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This is initialization, only needs to be done once M260 A64 M260 B0 M260 B1 M260 S1 this turns on the led0 and sets the PWM 0/4095 (0 On/4095 Off, this is reverse of what is expected, but works) M260...
View ArticleG91G0X1
bugfix-2.0.x Im new to Marlin and try to run a CNC mill with my RepRap. Why is single line command G91G0X1 not running?
View ArticleG28 Auto Home Not Raising Z Axis
Hello Everyone, I am using Marlin version 1.8.7 and I am trying to get the G28 command to raise the nozzle before moving but unfortunately it's not and it's scraping against my bed when homing. Here's...
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It's working or at least compiling. The error was the distinct e factors. Thanks aamcle
View ArticleRe: G28 Auto Home Not Raising Z Axis
Your Marlin configuration seems correct. Not sure why it is not allowing the 10mm clearance when homing. What version of Marlin are you using? It appears to be a older version. The newer versions of...
View ArticleZ steppers in series on E1, now they move seperately
Hi Everyone, Alan from London been into 3d printing about 6 months now, built my anet a8 updated noe to bowden hotend and 2 mosfets and updated the Y carriage. But there my bubble went bang, now my Z...
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Let's Start with What Version of Marlin are you using? Can you upload your Configuration.h, Configuration_Adv.h file to a online Storage Like Google drive and post a link so we can examine....
View ArticleRe: Z steppers in series on E1, now they move seperately
Thank you for responding Clif, Sorry for lack of details Marlin 1.1.9 link to the 2 config files is below. Thank you again.
View ArticleRe: Z steppers in series on E1, now they move seperately
Link did not get posted. Config Files
View ArticleAdding a drill to a 3D Printer
Hello, I have a dual extruder 3D printer and I aim to remove the 2nd extruder and mount a spindle to it. The goal is to have the capability to pause the printer mid print, and do some subtractive...
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