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    • infamous_pandaundefined
      infamous_panda
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      What condition did you use to cause overheating.

      What part of M122 would tell me the stepper temperature? Or is it something that only shows up when there is a fault?

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      • dc42undefined
        dc42 administrators @infamous_panda
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        @infamous_panda said in Little Monster -s hort to ground:

        What condition did you use to cause overheating.

        I exercised 4 motors continuously (to stop them going into standstill current reduction) running at 1.4A each, with no fan cooling.

        What part of M122 would tell me the stepper temperature? Or is it something that only shows up when there is a fault?

        It only shows up when the drivers report a temperature warning. This:

        Driver 0: ok, read errors 0, write errors 0, ifcount 12, reads 10079, timeouts 0
        Driver 1: ok, read errors 0, write errors 0, ifcount 12, reads 10079, timeouts 0
        Driver 2: ok, read errors 0, write errors 0, ifcount 12, reads 10079, timeouts 0
        Driver 3: ok, read errors 0, write errors 0, ifcount 11, reads 10078, timeouts 1
        Driver 4: standstill, read errors 0, write errors 0, ifcount 5, reads 10080, timeouts 0

        becomes this:

        Driver 0: temperature-warning, read errors 0, write errors 0, ifcount 11, reads 6777, timeouts 0
        Driver 1: temperature-warning, read errors 0, write errors 0, ifcount 11, reads 6777, timeouts 0
        Driver 2: temperature-warning, read errors 0, write errors 0, ifcount 11, reads 6777, timeouts 0
        Driver 3: temperature-warning, read errors 0, write errors 0, ifcount 10, reads 6777, timeouts 0
        Driver 4: standstill, read errors 0, write errors 0, ifcount 5, reads 6778, timeouts 0

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        • infamous_pandaundefined
          infamous_panda @dc42
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          @dc42 It does not appear that I have a thermal issue.

          5:03:30 PMError: short-to-ground on drivers 0
          5:03:24 PMError: short-to-ground on drivers 0
          5:03:18 PMError: short-to-ground on drivers 0
          5:03:13 PMError: short-to-ground on drivers 0
          5:03:07 PMError: short-to-ground on drivers 0
          5:03:04 PMM122
          === Diagnostics ===
          RepRapFirmware for Duet 2 Maestro version 2.01(RTOS) running on Duet Maestro 1.0
          Board ID: 08DGM-95762-FD3T8-6JTD0-3S07J-KTHH9
          Used output buffers: 3 of 20 (16 max)
          === RTOS ===
          Static ram: 22444
          Dynamic ram: 92460 of which 16 recycled
          Exception stack ram used: 284
          Never used ram: 15868
          Tasks: NETWORK(ready,400) HEAT(blocked,1300) MAIN(running,3632)
          Owned mutexes:
          === Platform ===
          Last reset 00:55:09 ago, cause: power up
          Last software reset at 2018-08-14 14:52, reason: User, spinning module GCodes, available RAM 15836 bytes (slot 1)
          Software reset code 0x0003 HFSR 0x00000000 CFSR 0x00000000 ICSR 0x0400f000 BFAR 0xe000ed38 SP 0xffffffff Task 0x4e49414d
          Error status: 0
          Free file entries: 9
          SD card 0 detected, interface speed: 15.0MBytes/sec
          SD card longest block write time: 158.5ms, max retries 0
          MCU temperature: min 30.8, current 38.9, max 39.1
          Supply voltage: min 23.1, current 24.0, max 24.1, under voltage events: 0, over voltage events: 0
          Driver 0: short-to-ground standstill, read errors 0, write errors 0, ifcount 9, reads 61859, timeouts 0
          Driver 1: standstill, read errors 0, write errors 0, ifcount 9, reads 61859, timeouts 0
          Driver 2: standstill, read errors 0, write errors 0, ifcount 9, reads 61859, timeouts 0
          Driver 3: standstill, read errors 0, write errors 0, ifcount 7, reads 61861, timeouts 0
          Driver 4: standstill, read errors 0, write errors 0, ifcount 5, reads 61863, timeouts 0
          Driver 5: ok, read errors 0, write errors 0, ifcount 0, reads 0, timeouts 61868
          Driver 6: ok, read errors 0, write errors 0, ifcount 0, reads 0, timeouts 61867
          Date/time: 2018-08-14 17:03:03
          Slowest loop: 4581230.00ms; fastest: 1.45ms
          === Move ===
          Hiccups: 801, StepErrors: 0, LaErrors: 0, FreeDm: 240, MinFreeDm: 120, MaxWait: 621462ms, Underruns: 480, 0
          Scheduled moves: 10540, completed moves: 10540
          Bed compensation in use: none
          Bed probe heights: 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
          === Heat ===
          Bed heaters = 0, chamberHeaters = -1 -1
          Heater 0 is on, I-accum = 0.2
          Heater 1 is on, I-accum = 0.2
          === GCodes ===
          Segments left: 0
          Stack records: 1 allocated, 0 in use
          Movement lock held by null
          http is idle in state(s) 0
          telnet is idle in state(s) 0
          file is idle in state(s) 0
          serial is idle in state(s) 0
          aux is idle in state(s) 0
          daemon is idle in state(s) 0
          queue is idle in state(s) 0
          lcd is idle in state(s) 0
          autopause is idle in state(s) 0
          Code queue is empty.
          === Network ===
          Slowest loop: 4581228.50ms; fastest: 0.02ms
          Responder states: HTTP(0) HTTP(0) HTTP(0) HTTP(0) FTP(0) Telnet(0) Telnet(0)
          HTTP sessions: 1 of 8
          Interface state: 5
          5:03:02 PMError: short-to-ground on drivers 0
          5:02:57 PMPrinting paused
          5:02:55 PMM25
          Resume-after-power-fail state saved
          5:02:53 PMError: short-to-ground on drivers 0
          5:02:44 PMError: short-to-ground on drivers 0

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          • dc42undefined
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            As you say, it looks like the fault could be something else. Perhaps you should contact M3D.

            Duet WiFi hardware designer and firmware engineer
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            • Phaedruxundefined
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              @infamous_panda said in Little Monster -s hort to ground:

              Hiccups: 801, StepErrors: 0, LaErrors: 0, FreeDm: 240, MinFreeDm: 120, MaxWait: 621462ms, Underruns: 480, 0

              M566 X1200 Y1200 Z1200 E3000 ; Set maximum instantaneous speed changes (mm/min)
              M203 X39960 Y39960 Z39960 E3000 ; Set maximum speeds (mm/min)
              M201 X5000 Y5000 Z5000 E1500 ; Set accelerations (mm/s^2)

              Your speed settings are quite aggressive and your M122 shows some hiccups and underruns. What microstepping are you using? 16x interpolated?

              Try something a little more tame like
              M556 X600 Y600 Z300
              M203 X30000 Y30000 Z10000
              M201 X2000 Y2000 Z300

              Just an idea.

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              • infamous_pandaundefined
                infamous_panda @dc42
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                @dc42 Believe me I have been trying. Their website points here for support as I do not think they are setup to do so yet.

                If I could return this board, I would just jump onto the bigger Duets . I certainly do not want to be cutting and re-crimping wires again.

                Thanks for all your assistance so far.

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                • infamous_pandaundefined
                  infamous_panda @Phaedrux
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                  @phaedrux Thank you. Those were the original values with the Smoothieboard that came with this machine. It was scary fast and loud, but the prints were excellent and reliable. I have since been reducing those values and seeing some promising results.

                  Can you elaborate and what constitutes a hiccups and underruns.

                  I am using 32x interpolated. 0.9 degree steppers.

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                  • Phaedruxundefined
                    Phaedrux Moderator @infamous_panda
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                    @infamous_panda said in Little Monster -s hort to ground:

                    @phaedrux Thank you. Those were the original values with the Smoothieboard that came with this machine. It was scary fast and loud, but the prints were excellent and reliable. I have since been reducing those values and seeing some promising results.

                    Can you elaborate and what constitutes a hiccups and underruns.

                    I am using 32x interpolated. 0.9 degree steppers.

                    Those speeds might be doable but you might need to make a change to your microstepping. Interpolation to 256x microstepping only occurs when using base 16x microstepping.

                    So definitely try switching to 16x. Be careful of your steps per mm setting. Make sure it is calculated for 16x.

                    This would have the benefit of mqking the motors quieter and will reduce your peak step rate. Which in turn should reduce the hiccups and underruns. DC42 would have to give you the details on what exactly those values mean but in general it would indicate potentially missed steps.

                    It may be helpful to post your config.g

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                    • infamous_pandaundefined
                      infamous_panda @Phaedrux
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                      @phaedrux I'll give 16X another try. My understanding with the Maestro was that interpolation was supported at 32x. Updated config below:

                      ; Configuration file for Duet Maestro (firmware version 1.21)
                      ; executed by the firmware on start-up
                      ;
                      ; generated by RepRapFirmware Configuration Tool on Fri Aug 03 2018 14:48:09 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)

                      ; General preferences
                      ;*** The homed height is deliberately set too high in the following - you will adjust it during calibration.
                      G90 ; Send absolute coordinates...
                      M83 ; ...but relative extruder moves
                      M555 P1 ; Set firmware compatibility to look like RepRapFirmare
                      M665 R157.0741 L397.19 B157 H525 ; Set delta radius, diagonal rod length, printable radius and homed height
                      M666 X0 Y0 Z0 ; Put your endstop adjustments here, or let auto calibration find them

                      ; Network
                      M550 PTEVO LITTLE MONSTER ; Set machine name
                      M552 P192.168.1.170 S1 ; Enable network and set IP address
                      M553 P255.255.255.0 ; Set netmask
                      M554 P192.168.1.254 ; Set gateway
                      M586 P0 S1 ; Enable HTTP
                      M586 P1 S1 ; Enable FTP
                      M586 P2 S0 ; Disable Telnet

                      ; Drives
                      M569 P0 S0 ; Drive 0 goes forwards
                      M569 P1 S0 ; Drive 1 goes forwards
                      M569 P2 S0 ; Drive 2 goes forwards
                      M569 P4 S0
                      M569 P3 S1 ; Drive 3 goes forwards
                      M350 X16 Y16 Z16 E16 I0 ; Configure microstepping with interpolation
                      M92 X160 Y160 Z160 E400 ; Set steps per mm
                      M566 X1200 Y1200 Z1200 E1200 ; Set maximum instantaneous speed changes (mm/min)
                      M203 X18000 Y18000 Z18000 E1200 ; Set maximum speeds (mm/min)
                      M201 X1000 Y1000 Z1000 E1000 ; Set accelerations (mm/s^2)
                      M906 X1050 Y1050 Z1050 E1050 I30 ; Set motor currents (mA) and motor idle factor in per cent
                      M84 S30 ; Set idle timeout

                      ; Axis Limits
                      M208 Z0 S1 ; Set minimum Z

                      ; Endstops
                      M574 X2 Y2 Z2 S1 ; Set active high endstops

                      ; Z-Probe
                      M307 H3 A-1 C-1 D-1 ; Disable heater on PWM channel for BLTouch
                      M558 P9 H5 F120 T7200 ; Set Z probe type to bltouch and the dive height + speeds
                      G31 P25 X0 Y20 Z1.9 ; Set Z probe trigger value, offset and trigger height
                      M557 R157 S45 ; Define mesh grid

                      ; Heaters
                      M307 H0 B0 S1.00 ; Disable bang-bang mode for the bed heater and set PWM limit
                      M305 P0 T100000 B4138 C0 R2200 ; Set thermistor + ADC parameters for heater 0
                      M143 H0 S120 ; Set temperature limit for heater 0 to 120C
                      M305 P1 T100000 B4138 C0 R2200 ; Set thermistor + ADC parameters for heater 1
                      M143 H1 S285 ; Set temperature limit for heater 1 to 285C

                      ; Fans
                      M106 P0 S1 I0 F500 H-1 ; Set fan 0 value, PWM signal inversion and frequency. Thermostatic control is turned off
                      M106 P1 T45 H1 ; Set fan 1 value, PWM signal inversion and frequency. Thermostatic control is turned off
                      M106 P2 S1 I0 H-1 ; Set fan 2 value, PWM signal inversion and frequency. Thermostatic control is turned off

                      ; Tools
                      M563 P0 D0 H1 ; Define tool 0
                      G10 P0 X0 Y0 Z0 ; Set tool 0 axis offsets
                      G10 P0 R0 S0 ; Set initial tool 0 active and standby temperatures to 0C

                      ; Automatic saving after power loss is not enabled

                      ; Custom settings are not configured

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                      • Phaedruxundefined
                        Phaedrux Moderator @infamous_panda
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                        @infamous_panda said in Little Monster -s hort to ground:

                        My understanding with the Maestro was that interpolation was supported at 32x.

                        Ah yes, you are correct. The TMC2224 apparently do support interpolation from any stepping to 256. I wasn't aware of that. I so still wonder about stepping rates at 32x at high speeds. I don't know what the steprate comparison would be between the Duet2 and Maestro.

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                        • Phaedruxundefined
                          Phaedrux Moderator @infamous_panda
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                          @infamous_panda said in Little Monster -s hort to ground:

                          M350 X16 Y16 Z16 E16 I0

                          You'll need I1 to enable interpolation.

                          https://duet3d.dozuki.com/Wiki/GCode#Section_M350_Set_microstepping_mode

                          You could also experiment with S2 and S3 to switch between spread cycle and stealth chop respectively.

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                          • infamous_pandaundefined
                            infamous_panda @Phaedrux
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                            @phaedrux Yeah, I did have those turned on at one point or another. Right now I'm just shooting for "working". I can hold off on microstepping and interpolation.

                            32 was just a carry over from my old board and really with 0.9 deg steppers it's overkill for my needs. I want reliability, speed, and accuracy in that order. Surface finish and resolution are not too important.

                            I think I am getting somewhere setting the machine at 1050mA and lowering the speeds. Which is a bit of a bummer but at least it's way quieter.

                            What I suspect is that the short to ground error is being misreported. I mean a short should be present or not and immediately apparent once the motors are energized. Not happen minutes or hours into a print. Apologies if this shows a lack of electrical engineering knowledge.

                            It really needs to be a feature for the Duet to stop a print once a short-to-ground occurs AUTOMATICALLY. Because on a DELTA if you are not watching closely, the remaining axis motors will start flailing around and crashing into things. I suppose this can go on for hours causing real damage. It's been a real PIA working on this problem because I have to be present for the duration of any test.

                            Sorry Ranting.

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                            • Phaedruxundefined
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                              @infamous_panda said in Little Monster -s hort to ground:

                              I can hold off on microstepping and interpolation.

                              I Wouldn't hold off on interpolation. I think it's generally a good idea because of how smooth it makes the motors run.

                              What is the rated current of your motors? Generally setting the drivers to 80-85% of rated is recommended provided cooling is adequate. In your case that may mean at least guaranteeing some air flow over the bottom of the board. Perhaps you already are.

                              I'm not an electrical engineer either, so I can't speak to the short to ground state. But I'm going on the premise that eliminating any other factors will either cure the symptom or narrow down the problem.

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                              • infamous_pandaundefined
                                infamous_panda @Phaedrux
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                                @phaedrux Thanks man, Giving up for now. M3D has agreed to look at the board.

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                                • dc42undefined
                                  dc42 administrators @infamous_panda
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                                  @infamous_panda said in Little Monster -s hort to ground:

                                  I think I am getting somewhere setting the machine at 1050mA and lowering the speeds. Which is a bit of a bummer but at least it's way quieter.

                                  I have found that stealthchop mode is way noisier at high speeds. Switching to spread cycle mode makes it much quieter at high speeds. In either mode, both types of motors I tried are silent at rest and quiet at low speeds.

                                  What I suspect is that the short to ground error is being misreported. I mean a short should be present or not and immediately apparent once the motors are energized. Not happen minutes or hours into a print.

                                  Exactly. But as the fault only shows up after some time, I suspect it is temperature-related. The chip evidently thinks there is a short to ground or over temperature situation, because it is shutting off the output, causing steps to be lost.

                                  Duet WiFi hardware designer and firmware engineer
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                                  • autschundefined
                                    autsch @RafB
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                                    @rafb
                                    Here my Duet Wifi files.
                                    I had to cut the bridge on my BL touch for 3.3V.
                                    https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3052203/files

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                                    • infamous_pandaundefined
                                      infamous_panda @dc42
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                                      @dc42

                                      Perhaps the temperature sensing function is buggy on the Maestro since it does not show anything on M122? However your test did report the temperature error, did it also turn off the motor or report short to ground?

                                      Something to note, during my first few power ups I had the default speeds copied from my smoothieboard (very high) and the current set to 1.5. The board would report short to ground on all axis the second I tried to home.

                                      So the maestro is stated to support 1.6 amp but apparently this is still under testing? If I have to go below 1 amp for reliability how much should I expect to decrease speeds when compared to my smoothieboard running at 1.8 amps?

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                                      • infamous_pandaundefined
                                        infamous_panda @autsch
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                                        @autsch So it looks like you are running the machine as fast as you were when it was stock?

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                                        • dc42undefined
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                                          @infamous_panda said in Little Monster -s hort to ground:

                                          @dc42

                                          Perhaps the temperature sensing function is buggy on the Maestro since it does not show anything on M122? However your test did report the temperature error, did it also turn off the motor or report short to ground?

                                          In my tests, the over-temperature warning was reported by M122, but not to the console as popup warning messages. I have found the cause for that and I am working on a 2.02beta2 release. I didn't let the drives get hot enough to give over-temperature shutdown.

                                          Something to note, during my first few power ups I had the default speeds copied from my smoothieboard (very high) and the current set to 1.5. The board would report short to ground on all axis the second I tried to home.

                                          That's interesting! I think this is either an issue with using stealthChop mode at high speeds (which Trinamic says on the data sheet may not work well), or else your motor cable capacitance is very high and the blanking time parameter in the chopper control register needs to be increased because of that. Have you tried using spreadcycle mode? To select it on driver 0, send M569 P0 D2. Repeat for P1...P4. With the motors that I tested with, it was quiet at all speeds; but I am aware that spread cycle mode can be noisier than stealthchop with some types of motor.

                                          If that doesn't help then I can give you the chopper control register values to increase the blanking time.

                                          So the maestro is stated to support 1.6 amp but apparently this is still under testing? If I have to go below 1 amp for reliability how much should I expect to decrease speeds when compared to my smoothieboard running at 1.8 amps?

                                          The firmware limit and design goal is 1.6A. My tests indicate that 1.0A on 4 drivers works without any cooling at all, and 1.4A works with minimal fan cooling. With a properly-designed enclosure with a fan that blows air along both top and bottom of the Duet, I think 1.6A should be achievable.

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                                          • autschundefined
                                            autsch @infamous_panda
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                                            @infamous_panda
                                            I dont care about speed 😉
                                            My next mods are Plexi Cover, 0.9 degree steppers, smart effector with mag balls, linear rails and a flexi drive direct Extruder.
                                            I allready have the parts, but it takes time...

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