What voltage are you running the drivers at?
Just recently got my last problem figured out (complete noobie mistake with linux cnc) and now I got this one. So my issue is that when I adjust the dip switches on my tb6600 drivers to adjust the current, well, it doesnt change. I hve tried every combination to change the current from the lowest setting (forgot what it was, I think one amp?) To the max (four?) But it never changes. Although I haven't measured it, partially cause I dont know how to on a stepper motor, I know it doesnt change first of all because at four amps the motors dont heat up at all (motors are rated for 2.8 amps) when I'd think they should be extremely hot at that current. The other reason I know it doesnt change is because I can't get the speed to go any faster on my cnc. While my system does move, it only moves at about 1 inch per second, and even then it doesnt take much force to stop it. I hope someone knows how to fix or help this issue! Got any suggestions?
Thanks in advance!
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What voltage are you running the drivers at?
Jim Dawson
Sandy, Oregon, USA
36V would be much better, but try setting the microsteps to 400
Jim Dawson
Sandy, Oregon, USA
The higher the voltage, the more current that can flow, helps a lot with speed. In general, you want to run steppers at near the maximum voltage that the driver will take, in this case 40V. So the nearest power supply commonly available is 36V.
Steps per revolution. SW1 = ON, SW2 = OFF, SW3 = ON
Jim Dawson
Sandy, Oregon, USA
Just so I am sure about your drivers, is this the one you have? https://www.amazon.com/Updated-versi.../dp/B01CWMR1JG
Jim Dawson
Sandy, Oregon, USA
After trying to lower the micro stepping to come out to 400 steps per inch, there is still no change. Mac speed is still 1.5 inches per second. Is there any way to be certain that upgrading the power supply to 36 volts will allow the drivers to output the proper current?
What is your leadscrew lead? What control software are you using? 4 wire or 6 wire stepper motors?
Jim Dawson
Sandy, Oregon, USA
OK, that all sounds good. Have you set your steps / inch in the software? You might also double check you motor wiring and confirm the voltage output from the power supply while running the motors.
Jim Dawson
Sandy, Oregon, USA
Are you just trying to jog the motors? What is the jog speed set at in the software?
Jim Dawson
Sandy, Oregon, USA
Yes, currently just jogging the motors. It is set at 1.5 inches per second, and even then it takes very little force to stop the gantry from moving. Also, I can stop the 3/4 inch lead screws quite easily (easier then I would expect anyway) with my hand, considering the torque the motors are supposed to put out, this doesnt seem right.
This makes no sense, you should not be able to stop the leadscrew with your hand. Please post a link to the motors that you have
Jim Dawson
Sandy, Oregon, USA
I know, thats what I thought. Here is the link to the motors:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Zyltech-Nem...72.m2749.l2649
Read through this thread https://www.cnczone.com/forums/stepp...gineering.html
Your real problem is the driver rated voltage is too low for the motor. You should be up around 70-80 volts for that motor, but your driver won't allow that much without letting the magic smoke out.
Jim Dawson
Sandy, Oregon, USA
Oh wow, that's my problem? Well, thanks! Any suggestions for any nema 23 motors that could hopefully work with the 24 volt power supply I already have? Or with a power supply upgrade? Or any other suggestions? Wanna get this machine going but dont have too much more money for it.... what would be your suggestion?