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I have no idea what I'm doing. I also don't get how the z motors connect, pls help!

Posted by DMJo 
Okay, so someone gave me an old 3D printer build kit - there's no instructions, no disk, I'm not even certain which printer it is (I THINK it might be an old version iPrusa, not sure).

I've managed to figure out how to build it (the frame at least) by looking at a lot of different videos but I'm not sure what to do in regard to connecting the wiring, particularly for the Z motors. It's my first attempt at a 3D printer so any advice or help would be hugely appreciated. I've added a photo of the board that I'm wiring to. I don't know if it's right thus far - I think I need to wire the two z motors together, black to green and red to blue then use the remaining wires???

Not a clue, please help!

(Sorry, only image host I have access to atm is my Twitter).

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Re: I have no idea what I'm doing. I also don't get how the z motors connect, pls help!
May 14, 2021 05:08AM
That is an old melzi controller [reprap.org]

For Z the steppers are simply wired in parallel.

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/14/2021 05:14AM by Dust.
Thank you, you absolute star!

Fingers-crossed I can get it working without setting it alight on accident. If not, I think I'll just drink and enjoy the warmth smiling smiley
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