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Posted by DanielG 
extruder stepper
July 11, 2010 03:46AM
So this is my first official post (I think). Many thanks to all that provide the great info that make this project so fun!

The question I have is should my extruder stepper get hot doing nothing and just powered?
I am using gen 3 electronics fully converted and the latest build firmware.

how hot should this thing get on idle? No software is running.... this is just on powerup.

Thanks,
Dan
Re: extruder stepper
July 11, 2010 04:38AM
Stepper motors get current even when not moving. so they get just as hot when idling instead of doing work.

You should probably adjust the stepper driver for optimum power consumption.


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