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bobby2sox

Getting Started
May 17, 2012 01:21PM

Registered: 12 years ago
Posts: 20

So on this page: [reprap.com]

It says: now open up the host software and jog the x, y, and z axis.... what software is that?

Also... I am having a strange noise come out of my y-axis stepper when I plug in my power supply... any ideas? See the video below to understand.

[youtu.be]

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akhlut

Re: Getting Started
May 17, 2012 01:41PM

Registered: 12 years ago
Posts: 809

You need Printrun. Follow the link and follow the directions. Very easy.

Maybe the trimpots are up too high for the y motor. You'll need to adjust them anyway.

- akhlut

Just remember - Iterate, Iterate, Iterate!

[myhomelessmind.blogspot.com]

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stephenrc

Re: Getting Started
May 17, 2012 01:41PM

Registered: 12 years ago
Posts: 548

Host software would be something like pronterface or repetier host.

The noise sounds normal to me. The thunk is when it's energized, and the hum is caused by the way the driver supplies power to the stepper.

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bobby2sox

Re: Getting Started
May 17, 2012 01:52PM

Registered: 12 years ago
Posts: 20

pyserial keeps freezing up when I try to install it.... is it because I have 64 bit windows?

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akhlut

Re: Getting Started
May 17, 2012 02:16PM

Registered: 12 years ago
Posts: 809

Check here.

- akhlut

Just remember - Iterate, Iterate, Iterate!

[myhomelessmind.blogspot.com]