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MKS controller infos please

Posted by carlonb

carlonb

MKS controller infos please
September 04, 2015 04:16PM

Registered: 8 years ago
Posts: 174

Hi all,
I'm intrested in a 3d printer on aliexpress, but I've not understood if the controller is MKS Base V1.1 or MKS Gen-2Z V1.1, so I don't be sure if it's a good buy.

Seems that the MKS Gen-2Z is for double Z axis motors.
If they will supply the printer with MKS Base V1.1, It is possible to drive the double Z axis motor ? This last one already has 5 stepper controller on board, Why ?

Thanks
Carlo

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o_lampe

Re: MKS controller infos please
September 05, 2015 03:27AM

Registered: 8 years ago
Posts: 5,232

You can drive two z-steppers with both boards. ( soldering might be required )
5 steppers are necessary for dual extruders.
-Olaf

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carlonb

Re: MKS controller infos please
September 05, 2015 10:51AM

Registered: 8 years ago
Posts: 174

Thanks Olaf,
Ok understood, now please can you give me a link where I can see how to phisically connect the second z stepper to the board ?

mmmm.... but can I connect the second z stepper to the second extruder not used (may be setting something in firmware config) ?

Bye
Carlo