Smart Effector V3 blinks one time

SteveP

I'm using SKR V1.3 board with Marlin, it doesn't matter whether I hook the smart effector to zmin pin or the servo pin the lite blinks one time on power up, according to the docs it's in test mode. Any help would be appreciated.

dc42

@SteveP which version Smart Effector do you have?

If it's a version 3 or version 4 then it should start up in normal mode the second time you power it up, unless/until you send it the command to revert to testing mode.

If it's a version 2 then grounding the Smart Effector input (programming) pin for a short while when it is powered up should take it out of test mode.

SteveP

@dc42 It's a version 3, It's been powered up at least 30 times, I been messing with it for 2 weeks. Whats the command to put it into test mode, maybe it just mixed up! LOL

Phaedrux

https://docs.duet3d.com/en/Duet3D_hardware/Accessories/Smart_Effector#configuring-firmware

Here are the commissioning details for using it with a Duet and RRF. I'm not entirely sure how it differs with an SKR and Marlin though, but perhaps it gives you an idea?

SteveP

@Phaedrux Thank you very much. I'll either figure it out or throw it in the trash. LOL

OwenD

@SteveP

Did you try the method given above?

If it's a version 2 then grounding the Smart Effector input (programming) pin for a short while when it is powered up should take it out of test mode.

SteveP

@OwenD It's version 3. Which pin is the input (programming) pin?

Phaedrux

Does it respond to M672?

https://marlinfw.org/docs/gcode/M672.html

SteveP

@Phaedrux Yes sir it does.

OwenD

@SteveP said in Smart Effector V3 blinks one time:

@OwenD It's version 3. Which pin is the input (programming) pin?

That's unclear from the docs I can find
Will have to wait for @dc42 or @Phaedrux to comment

dc42

@SteveP said in Smart Effector V3 blinks one time:

@OwenD It's version 3. Which pin is the input (programming) pin?

It's labeled ZProbe Mod on the wiring diagram at https://docs.duet3d.com/Duet3D_hardware/Accessories/Smart_Effector#physical-connections.

You said it responds to M672. Do you mean that it blinks the LED three times after you program the sensitivity?

SteveP

@dc42 If I send M672 S75 for example it blinks 4 times, when I reboot it blinks once. If I send M672 R it blinks 5 times, when I reboot it blinks once

dc42

@SteveP I thin there may be a problem with the EEPROM in the microcontroller on the Smart Effector, so we will replace it under warranty. Please email warranty@duet3d.com and include a link to this thread in your email. You don't need to include much detail because you will receive a reply with a link to a form to fill in.

SteveP

@dc42 Thank you very much for your help!