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    How to connect a stepper motor to the duet wifi ?

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    • StephenRCundefined
      StephenRC
      last edited by

      Those two do support 3d printers over usb. You need to install the correct drivers for the board, which is available on the firmware's github. In pronterface, select the comport it's connected to before hitting the connect button.

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      • nicosaltoundefined
        nicosalto
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        Thanks for your answer Stephen.
        When you say " You need to install the correct drivers for the board ", you mean copying the bin file (https://github.com/dc42/RepRapFirmware/tree/dev/Release/Duet-WiFi/Stable) onto the sd card ? I can't find documentation related to this procedure. I found a page saying you can update the the firmware via wifi …

        In prontface how do i know which comport or channel number i should use ?
        I thought the comport where related to serial ports ?

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        • InSanityundefined
          InSanity
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          @Zesty_Lykle:

          I love it when people simply know stuff. Learned something new.
          Just amazes me every time to see the support and knowledge on this forum.

          Sadly I wish I had as much patience as I do knowledge as I could share so much. Perhaps in my next life.

          Duet WiFi Powered FFCP with E3D legends hotend system. BLTouch grid leveling.

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          • nicosaltoundefined
            nicosalto
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            Iam trying to follow the step by step guide here:
            https://duet3d.com/wiki/Getting_connected

            i have installed the RepRap drivers on my machine as recommended (https://github.com/dc42/RepRapFirmware/tree/dev/Driver).
            Unfortunately when i plug the board to my computer it doesn't get recognize by the system …
            Would it be because i need to move the 5V jumper in usb power ?

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            • dc42undefined
              dc42 administrators
              last edited by

              USB power should be sufficient unless you have a PanelDue connected. Do you get 2 or 3 red LEDs and one green led lit on the edge of the board with the USB connector? If your PC runs Windows, does Device Manager show an unknown USB device?

              See also https://duet3d.com/wiki/What_to_do_if_your_Duet_or_Duet_WiFi_won%27t_respond.

              Duet WiFi hardware designer and firmware engineer
              Please do not ask me for Duet support via PM or email, use the forum
              http://www.escher3d.com, https://miscsolutions.wordpress.com

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              • nicosaltoundefined
                nicosalto
                last edited by

                Hi DC42,
                Thanks a lot for your help. I do not have a PanelDue. When i connect the board i have 2 red led. I join a picture here:

                I have windows 10, and the device manager do not pickup any new device. I also tried on my windows laptop and with an alternate usb wire without any luck.
                I also tried the 3 procedures as listed here:
                https://duet3d.com/wiki/Updating_main_firmware

                But the board still doesn't get detected …

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                • dc42undefined
                  dc42 administrators
                  last edited by

                  No green 3.3V LED. Most likely you have the endstop switches connected incorrectly and they are shorting out the 3.3V supply.

                  Duet WiFi hardware designer and firmware engineer
                  Please do not ask me for Duet support via PM or email, use the forum
                  http://www.escher3d.com, https://miscsolutions.wordpress.com

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                  • nicosaltoundefined
                    nicosalto
                    last edited by

                    Haa yes! that was it! thank you so much, i can now continue the step by step wifi tutorial!

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                    • nicosaltoundefined
                      nicosalto
                      last edited by

                      It seem to be working well now, i have also plugged my power supply and i can now access the web interface in wifi without the usb wire.
                      Is there a specific procedure to turn off the Duet Wifi ? At the moment i am just powering on and off the power supply, but iam not sure it's the best for the board. Is there a Gcode to execute to just tell the board "shut down" ?

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                      • dc42undefined
                        dc42 administrators
                        last edited by

                        You can just power it down, People typically put M0 in their slicer end gcode to turn off all the heaters and stepper motors.

                        Duet WiFi hardware designer and firmware engineer
                        Please do not ask me for Duet support via PM or email, use the forum
                        http://www.escher3d.com, https://miscsolutions.wordpress.com

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                        • nicosaltoundefined
                          nicosalto
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                          Thanks!

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