Help needed configuring for two Z steppers


Results 1 to 2 of 2

Thread: Help needed configuring for two Z steppers

  1. #1
    Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2016
    Posts
    53
    Downloads
    0
    Uploads
    0

    Default Help needed configuring for two Z steppers

    I downloaded Marlin firmware version 1.1.0 RC 8 and flashed this to my laserBot laser machine which has a MegaPi controller board. The laserBot is now working fine.

    I have a 3D printer frame sitting in my shop not being used which is the classic i3 Prusa type with the dual Z axis stepper motors. I am trying to convert this into a laser machine by installing a MegaPi controller board and flashing the same Marln firmware RC 8.

    I uncommented the line in config adv.h


    Z_DUAL_STEPPER_DRIVER


    ...but got a compiler error: pins.h:449: error: 'E1_STEP_PIN' was not declared in this scope.


    Does anyone know how to resolve this?

    My understanding is that if I can enable a second Z stepper, the 4th (and last) remaining port on the MegaPi will work the second Z stepper. I have yet to test that theory however.


    Thanks...

    Similar Threads:


  2. #2
    Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2013
    Location
    United Kingdom
    Posts
    677
    Downloads
    0
    Uploads
    0

    Default Re: Help needed configuring for two Z steppers

    Use a Arduino Mega 250 and RAMPS board - that definitely works without grief

    I quite like targeted ads if they're not intensely annoying so I'll enable ads when your advertisers stop using annoying sounds, annoying slideshows and annoying animations


Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  


About CNCzone.com

    We are the largest and most active discussion forum for manufacturing industry. The site is 100% free to join and use, so join today!

Follow us on


Our Brands

Help needed configuring for two Z steppers

Help needed configuring for two Z steppers