How to wire a z axis brake on my build ?

Hi, I'm building a cartesian 3d printer, as per customer request and for security reason the machine will be equipped with a magnetic brake on the Z axis.
I want to be able to wire it so when the motors are energized and holding position the brake will be energized also.

Can i use the Enable pin of the stepper driver to drive a DC solid state relay ?


any help is appreciated

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/25/2017 10:43AM by paboman.

The enable pin is active low for most internal stepper drivers, so if you want the brake to be energised when the motor is enabled then you must connect the SSR between the Enable pin and either +3.3V or +5V depending on whether the Enable signal is a 3.3V or a 5V output on your electronics.

If the brake is basically a solenoid then you should connect a flyback diode in parallel with it to protect the SSR.

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yes the brake is a 24v solenoid.
The ENABE pin is 3.3v

whats the purpose of the flyback diodes ? can you point me to one that can be used ?
thx

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/25/2017 12:02PM by paboman.

A flyback diode protects the electronics from the resurging current when a solenoid is switched off. A 1N4007 will should work.
The diode needs to be connected parallel to the coil so it blocks current that is going the wrong way.
[en.wikipedia.org]

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