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    • 3dMLundefined
      3dML
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      What is my best option for adding at least 4 or more pwm outputs to the Duet2 Wifi? At the moment I have a BLTouch, RPM to pb6, and most of the thermistors pins used on the expansion connecter. I have no need for any additional stepper motor drivers.

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      • Vetiundefined
        Veti
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        have you used all 5 heater pins on the expansion port?

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        • 3dMLundefined
          3dML
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          I have not. I would prefer an expansion board of some type for cleaner wiring and also a lack of electrical component knowledge. If there is nothing reasonable I can use some external mosfets if someone will point me to the correct component and wiring diagrams. They will either be connected to fans or an ssr.

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          • Vetiundefined
            Veti
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            the duex5 has the 5 pwm ports.

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            • 3dMLundefined
              3dML
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              I have looked the duex5 but can't justify the cost for only a few pwm outputs. It also has 5 unnecessary stepper driver.

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              • dc42undefined
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                You can drive most SSRs directly from the heater control outputs on the expansion connector. Connect the SSR control input between +3.3V and the chosen heater control output.

                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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                • Vetiundefined
                  Veti @3dML
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                  @3dML said in PWM Expansion:

                  I have looked the duex5 but can't justify the cost for only a few pwm outputs. It also has 5 unnecessary stepper driver.

                  then there is the duex2

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                  • 3dMLundefined
                    3dML @dc42
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                    @dc42 said in PWM Expansion:

                    You can drive most SSRs directly from the heater control outputs on the expansion connector. Connect the SSR control input between +3.3V and the chosen heater control output.

                    Just to double check. The heater control output pins have a max voltage of +3.3V input? I have already burned up one processor from overvoltage.

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                    • 3dMLundefined
                      3dML @Veti
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                      @Veti said in PWM Expansion:

                      @3dML said in PWM Expansion:

                      I have looked the duex5 but can't justify the cost for only a few pwm outputs. It also has 5 unnecessary stepper driver.
                      

                      then there is the duex2

                      I have previously I have reached out to a number of my suppliers and no one has the duex2 available in the US.

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                      • 3dMLundefined
                        3dML
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                        @dc42
                        Will it work to connect the PWM wire from a 4 wire 12v fan to a heater control outputs on the expansion connector?

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                        • dc42undefined
                          dc42 administrators @3dML
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                          @3dML said in PWM Expansion:

                          @dc42
                          Will it work to connect the PWM wire from a 4 wire 12v fan to a heater control outputs on the expansion connector?

                          It will probably work, however if the black fan wire becomes disconnected from ground then it is likely to damage the microcontroller.

                          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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