@dc42

I am attaching my config file. I was able to assign all of the axis with their appropriate end stops. At this point I am trying to test the switches before I run the homing routine.

configtool 2-21-25.json

Because I have 4 on the z axis, I dont see how to check them individually. I tried all the steps in the commissioning guide, but cant see how it would apply to multiple switches on one axis? I can trigger the X just fine and see it working, but the other ones dont seem to be working.

Please let me know if I need to attach the whole config file.

Thanks!

Scott

Hi there,

Trying to configure my 4 end stops for the z axis(with 4 motors and lead screws). The switches are wired, but when I try to the methods to verify them they dont seem to work with multiple swithches.

1. Green Box - this doesnt light up
2. M199 - Doesnt display
3. Endstop plugin - They extra ones are not displayed

Does anyone know how to get these to show up?

Thanks!!!!

Scott

Greetings,

I am trying to figure out how to use the firmware configuration tool to set up a printer with 2 motors on the Y axis, and 4 on the Z axis. Is this done under the "kinematics" section? Cartesian CoreXYUV?

I see down in Axes, the ability to add an axis, however I dont see how an axis letter is specified to be a second Y axis, or a 2nd, 3rd, or 4th Z axis.

Thanks!

Scott

Awesome thanks!!

@droftarts
Awesome! Thanks, I will crank through this over the next few days. I saw on the alarm tab the code descriptions. The wiring example above didnt have the alarm.

The 6XD example shows "D0_Err" can I assume that is an general input that can be connected and configured?

The header is different on the 1XD, no I dont see the ERR pin. I am assuming the plug just goes into one of the other inputs on that board?

Scott

Greetings,

I am totally new to Duet, trying to get my first build up and running. I am using the 6XD and 1XD drives to run closed loop steppers. I have 4 Z, 2 Y, and 1 X Stepper.

CL57T-V41 from Steppers online.

I am struggling to understand the alarm message wiring:

Its the "Com" port that is throwing me off. Is it as simple as wiring +5V to "Com", and then the "ALM" to the "D0_ERR" pin?

Is three any further setup that has to be done to monitor these pins?

Also curious of the printer behavior, when an error hits, what will the machine do? Is it possible clear the drive problem and continue printing?

Would really appreciate any help!

Scott

@droftarts

Thanks Ian! I will give it a try! Is the general idea to get rid of the z switches, as this is now done with the touch probe?

Scott

Greetings,

I just read through the documentation on choosing a Z-probe, but am struggling to decide which one to purchase. Wondering if I could get some help.

My Setup:

1. Glass print bed
2. 4 Z Axis lead screws
3. Liquid cooled hotend from slice:
   https://www.bondtech.se/product/mosquito-magnum-plus-liquid-cooled-285mm-hotend/

I have a very large gantry, 1,300mm print bed and certainly think a probe will be necessary. It looks like most fit directly onto the hot end. I dont understand the mounting particularly well, wondering if it would work with this liquid cooled head? Would anyone be able to give me a suggestion for a probe for this?

A second question about axis homing switches. Would I be able to forgo them on the Z axis altogether as long as I have a decent touch probe?

Thanks!

Scott

@fcwilt I am planning on a large tempered glass surface.

@fcwilt Makes sense. In the case of an error where the part is stopped mid print, you have to remove the part. I suppose this is inevitable if you want to re-zero the bed.

Questions:
Endstop positions - should be slightly above the bed?
Z Probe - Do you have any suggestions for a machine like this?

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