Steppers not moving, tried everything ! Ramps 1.4

Hi, thank you for viewing my post.

I am trying to build a laser cutter myself, and bought a Ramps 1.4 Kit and 3 stepper motors [59Ncm(83.6oz.in), Rated Current: 2A, , Voltage 2.8V]. I'm powering the board from a 12V 550W PSU, wired everything according to the ramps diagram, but now stumbled upon stepper motors which they refuse to move. I tried everything from all the other posts I red from here, but still no success. I had a problem with my Ramps, I think I fried arduino's voltage regulator and had to remove diode D1 from Ramps, and add 5V from the power supply to the ramps. But just to test the motors, I tried moving it from the LCD controller, Marlin firmware, doesn't move at all, no noise, no vibration. It connects to Pronterface, but the stepper still won't move.

Other details:

- Endstops disabled from firmware just for the test
- Pronterface controller is connecting to the board, and when I try to move any of the axis, the steppers won't move, but I can see on the LCD display which axis moved and how much
- Measured stepper drivers, they have aprox. 2V, but I can't make them lower then 0.8-1 V like I've seen in other posst that it has to be 0.4
- Changed feedrate speed from firmware
- Ran the test code, the ramp's LED flashes, motors no movement

My firmware configuration:

#ifndef CONFIGURATION_H
#define CONFIGURATION_H

// This configuration file contains the basic settings.
// Advanced settings can be found in Configuration_adv.h
// BASIC SETTINGS: select your board type, temperature sensor type, axis scaling, and endstop configuration

// User-specified version info of this build to display in [Pronterface, etc] terminal window during
// startup. Implementation of an idea by Prof Braino to inform user that any changes made to this
// build by the user have been successfully uploaded into firmware.
#define STRING_VERSION_CONFIG_H __DATE__ " " __TIME__ // build date and time
#define STRING_CONFIG_H_AUTHOR "(none, default config)" // Who made the changes.

// SERIAL_PORT selects which serial port should be used for communication with the host.
// This allows the connection of wireless adapters (for instance) to non-default port pins.
// Serial port 0 is still used by the Arduino bootloader regardless of this setting.
#define SERIAL_PORT 0

// This determines the communication speed of the printer
//#define BAUDRATE 250000
#define BAUDRATE 115000

//// The following define selects which electronics board you have. Please choose the one that matches your setup
// 10 = Gen7 custom (Alfons3 Version) "https://github.com/Alfons3/Generation_7_Electronics"
// 11 = Gen7 v1.1, v1.2 = 11
// 12 = Gen7 v1.3
// 13 = Gen7 v1.4
// 3  = MEGA/RAMPS up to 1.2 = 3
// 33 = RAMPS 1.3 / 1.4 (Power outputs: Extruder, Fan, Bed)
// 34 = RAMPS 1.3 / 1.4 (Power outputs: Extruder0, Extruder1, Bed)
// 35 = RAMPS 1.3 / 1.4 (Power outputs: Extruder, Fan, Fan)
// 4  = Duemilanove w/ ATMega328P pin assignment
// 5  = Gen6
// 51 = Gen6 deluxe
// 6  = Sanguinololu < 1.2
// 62 = Sanguinololu 1.2 and above
// 63 = Melzi
// 64 = STB V1.1
// 65 = Azteeg X1
// 66 = Melzi with ATmega1284 (MaKr3d version)
// 7  = Ultimaker
// 71 = Ultimaker (Older electronics. Pre 1.5.4. This is rare)
// 77 = 3Drag Controller
// 8  = Teensylu
// 80 = Rumba
// 81 = Printrboard (AT90USB1286)
// 82 = Brainwave (AT90USB646)
// 9  = Gen3+
// 70 = Megatronics
// 701= Megatronics v2.0
// 702= Minitronics v1.0
// 90 = Alpha OMCA board
// 91 = Final OMCA board
// 301 = Rambo
// 21 = Elefu Ra Board (v3)

#ifndef MOTHERBOARD
#define MOTHERBOARD 35
#endif

// Define this to set a custom name for your generic Mendel,
// #define CUSTOM_MENDEL_NAME "This Mendel"

// This defines the number of extruders
#define EXTRUDERS 1

//// The following define selects which power supply you have. Please choose the one that matches your setup
// 1 = ATX
// 2 = X-Box 360 203Watts (the blue wire connected to PS_ON and the red wire to VCC)

#define POWER_SUPPLY 1

//===========================================================================
//============================= Laser Settings ==============================
//===========================================================================
//
// Laser control is used by the Muve1 3D printer and the Buildlog.net laser cutter
//
#define LASER

//// The following define selects how to control the laser.  Please choose the one that matches your setup.
// 1 = Single pin control - LOW when off, HIGH when on, PWM to adjust intensity
// 2 = Two pin control - A firing pin for which LOW = off, HIGH = on, and a seperate intensity pin which carries a constant PWM signal and adjusts duty cycle to control intensity
#define LASER_CONTROL 2

//// The following defines select which G codes tell the laser to fire.  It's OK to uncomment more than one.
#define LASER_FIRE_G1 10 // fire the laser on a G1 move, extinguish when the move ends
#define LASER_FIRE_SPINDLE 11 // fire the laser on M3, extinguish on M5
#define LASER_FIRE_E 12 // fire the laser when the E axis moves

//// Raster mode enables the laser to etch bitmap data at high speeds.  Increases command buffer size substantially.
#define LASER_RASTER
#define LASER_MAX_RASTER_LINE 68 // maximum number of base64 encoded pixels per raster gcode command
#define LASER_RASTER_ASPECT_RATIO 1 // pixels aren't square on most displays, 1.33 == 4:3 aspect ratio
#define LASER_RASTER_MM_PER_PULSE 0.2 //Can be overridden by providing an R value in M649 command : M649 S17 B2 D0 R0.1 F4000

//// Uncomment the following if the laser cutter is equipped with a peripheral relay board
//// to control power to an exhaust fan, water pump, laser power supply, etc.
#define LASER_PERIPHERALS
#define LASER_PERIPHERALS_TIMEOUT 30000  // Number of milliseconds to wait for status signal from peripheral control board

//// Uncomment the following line to enable cubic bezier curve movement with the G5 code
// #define G5_BEZIER

// Uncomment these options for the mUVe 1 3D printer
// #define CUSTOM_MENDEL_NAME "mUVe1 Printer"
// #define LASER_WATTS 0.05
// #define LASER_DIAMETER 0.1 // milimeters
// #define LASER_PWM 8000 // hertz
// #define MUVE_Z_PEEL // The mUVe 1 uses a special peel maneuver between each layer, it requires independent control of each Z motor

// Uncomment these options for the Buildlog.net laser cutter, and other similar models
#define CUSTOM_MENDEL_NAME "Laser Cutter"
#define LASER_WATTS 40.0
#define LASER_DIAMETER 0.1 // milimeters
#define LASER_PWM 25000 // hertz
#define LASER_FOCAL_HEIGHT 74.50 // z axis position at which the laser is focused

//===========================================================================
//=============================Thermal Settings  ============================
//===========================================================================
//
//--NORMAL IS 4.7kohm PULLUP!-- 1kohm pullup can be used on hotend sensor, using correct resistor and table
//
//// Temperature sensor settings:
// -2 is thermocouple with MAX6675 (only for sensor 0)
// -1 is thermocouple with AD595
// 0 is not used
// 1 is 100k thermistor - best choice for EPCOS 100k (4.7k pullup)
// 2 is 200k thermistor - ATC Semitec 204GT-2 (4.7k pullup)
// 3 is mendel-parts thermistor (4.7k pullup)
// 4 is 10k thermistor !! do not use it for a hotend. It gives bad resolution at high temp. !!
// 5 is 100K thermistor - ATC Semitec 104GT-2 (Used in ParCan) (4.7k pullup)
// 6 is 100k EPCOS - Not as accurate as table 1 (created using a fluke thermocouple) (4.7k pullup)
// 7 is 100k Honeywell thermistor 135-104LAG-J01 (4.7k pullup)
// 71 is 100k Honeywell thermistor 135-104LAF-J01 (4.7k pullup)
// 8 is 100k 0603 SMD Vishay NTCS0603E3104FXT (4.7k pullup)
// 9 is 100k GE Sensing AL03006-58.2K-97-G1 (4.7k pullup)
// 10 is 100k RS thermistor 198-961 (4.7k pullup)
// 60 is 100k Maker's Tool Works Kapton Bed Thermister
//
//    1k ohm pullup tables - This is not normal, you would have to have changed out your 4.7k for 1k
//                          (but gives greater accuracy and more stable PID)
// 51 is 100k thermistor - EPCOS (1k pullup)
// 52 is 200k thermistor - ATC Semitec 204GT-2 (1k pullup)
// 55 is 100k thermistor - ATC Semitec 104GT-2 (Used in ParCan) (1k pullup)


// changes made in ULTRA_LCD_IMPLEMENTATION_HITACHI_HD44780.H line 473 to allow temperature display 
// instead of Z position, set to 1 for temperature, 0 for no temperature.
#define TEMP_SENSOR_0 0
#define TEMP_SENSOR_1 0
#define TEMP_SENSOR_2 0
#define TEMP_SENSOR_BED 0

// This makes temp sensor 1 a redundant sensor for sensor 0. If the temperatures difference between these sensors is to high the print will be aborted.
//#define TEMP_SENSOR_1_AS_REDUNDANT
#define MAX_REDUNDANT_TEMP_SENSOR_DIFF 10

// Actual temperature must be close to target for this long before M109 returns success
#define TEMP_RESIDENCY_TIME 10  // (seconds)
#define TEMP_HYSTERESIS 3       // (degC) range of +/- temperatures considered "close" to the target one
#define TEMP_WINDOW     1       // (degC) Window around target to start the residency timer x degC early.

// The minimal temperature defines the temperature below which the heater will not be enabled It is used
// to check that the wiring to the thermistor is not broken.
// Otherwise this would lead to the heater being powered on all the time.
#define HEATER_0_MINTEMP 5
#define HEATER_1_MINTEMP 5
#define HEATER_2_MINTEMP 5
#define BED_MINTEMP 5

// When temperature exceeds max temp, your heater will be switched off.
// This feature exists to protect your hotend from overheating accidentally, but *NOT* from thermistor short/failure!
// You should use MINTEMP for thermistor short/failure protection.
#define HEATER_0_MAXTEMP 275
#define HEATER_1_MAXTEMP 275
#define HEATER_2_MAXTEMP 275
#define BED_MAXTEMP 150

// If your bed has low resistance e.g. .6 ohm and throws the fuse you can duty cycle it to reduce the
// average current. The value should be an integer and the heat bed will be turned on for 1 interval of
// HEATER_BED_DUTY_CYCLE_DIVIDER intervals.
//#define HEATER_BED_DUTY_CYCLE_DIVIDER 4

// PID settings:
// Comment the following line to disable PID and enable bang-bang.
#define PIDTEMP
#define BANG_MAX 255 // limits current to nozzle while in bang-bang mode; 255=full current
#define PID_MAX 255 // limits current to nozzle while PID is active (see PID_FUNCTIONAL_RANGE below); 255=full current
#ifdef PIDTEMP
  //#define PID_DEBUG // Sends debug data to the serial port.
  //#define PID_OPENLOOP 1 // Puts PID in open loop. M104/M140 sets the output power from 0 to PID_MAX
  #define PID_FUNCTIONAL_RANGE 10 // If the temperature difference between the target temperature and the actual temperature
                                  // is more then PID_FUNCTIONAL_RANGE then the PID will be shut off and the heater will be set to min/max.
  #define PID_INTEGRAL_DRIVE_MAX 255  //limit for the integral term
  #define K1 0.95 //smoothing factor within the PID
  #define PID_dT ((16.0 * 8.0)/(F_CPU / 64.0 / 256.0)) //sampling period of the temperature routine

// If you are using a preconfigured hotend then you can use one of the value sets by uncommenting it
// Ultimaker
    #define  DEFAULT_Kp 22.2
    #define  DEFAULT_Ki 1.08
    #define  DEFAULT_Kd 114

// Makergear
//    #define  DEFAULT_Kp 7.0
//    #define  DEFAULT_Ki 0.1
//    #define  DEFAULT_Kd 12

// Mendel Parts V9 on 12V
//    #define  DEFAULT_Kp 63.0
//    #define  DEFAULT_Ki 2.25
//    #define  DEFAULT_Kd 440
#endif // PIDTEMP

// Bed Temperature Control
// Select PID or bang-bang with PIDTEMPBED. If bang-bang, BED_LIMIT_SWITCHING will enable hysteresis
//
// Uncomment this to enable PID on the bed. It uses the same frequency PWM as the extruder.
// If your PID_dT above is the default, and correct for your hardware/configuration, that means 7.689Hz,
// which is fine for driving a square wave into a resistive load and does not significantly impact you FET heating.
// This also works fine on a Fotek SSR-10DA Solid State Relay into a 250W heater.
// If your configuration is significantly different than this and you don't understand the issues involved, you probably
// shouldn't use bed PID until someone else verifies your hardware works.
// If this is enabled, find your own PID constants below.
//#define PIDTEMPBED
//
//#define BED_LIMIT_SWITCHING

// This sets the max power delivered to the bed, and replaces the HEATER_BED_DUTY_CYCLE_DIVIDER option.
// all forms of bed control obey this (PID, bang-bang, bang-bang with hysteresis)
// setting this to anything other than 255 enables a form of PWM to the bed just like HEATER_BED_DUTY_CYCLE_DIVIDER did,
// so you shouldn't use it unless you are OK with PWM on your bed.  (see the comment on enabling PIDTEMPBED)
#define MAX_BED_POWER 255 // limits duty cycle to bed; 255=full current

#ifdef PIDTEMPBED
//120v 250W silicone heater into 4mm borosilicate (MendelMax 1.5+)
//from FOPDT model - kp=.39 Tp=405 Tdead=66, Tc set to 79.2, aggressive factor of .15 (vs .1, 1, 10)
    #define  DEFAULT_bedKp 10.00
    #define  DEFAULT_bedKi .023
    #define  DEFAULT_bedKd 305.4

//120v 250W silicone heater into 4mm borosilicate (MendelMax 1.5+)
//from pidautotune
//    #define  DEFAULT_bedKp 97.1
//    #define  DEFAULT_bedKi 1.41
//    #define  DEFAULT_bedKd 1675.16

// FIND YOUR OWN: "M303 E-1 C8 S90" to run autotune on the bed at 90 degreesC for 8 cycles.
#endif // PIDTEMPBED



//this prevents dangerous Extruder moves, i.e. if the temperature is under the limit
//can be software-disabled for whatever purposes by
//#define PREVENT_DANGEROUS_EXTRUDE
//if PREVENT_DANGEROUS_EXTRUDE is on, you can still disable (uncomment) very long bits of extrusion separately.
//#define PREVENT_LENGTHY_EXTRUDE

#define EXTRUDE_MINTEMP 170
#define EXTRUDE_MAXLENGTH (X_MAX_LENGTH+Y_MAX_LENGTH) //prevent extrusion of very large distances.

//===========================================================================
//=============================Mechanical Settings===========================
//===========================================================================

// Uncomment the following line to enable CoreXY kinematics
// #define COREXY

// coarse Endstop Settings
//#define ENDSTOPPULLUPS // Comment this out (using // at the start of the line) to disable the endstop pullup resistors

#ifndef ENDSTOPPULLUPS
  // fine Enstop settings: Individual Pullups. will be ignored if ENDSTOPPULLUPS is defined
  // #define ENDSTOPPULLUP_XMAX
  // #define ENDSTOPPULLUP_YMAX
  // #define ENDSTOPPULLUP_ZMAX
  // #define ENDSTOPPULLUP_XMIN
  // #define ENDSTOPPULLUP_YMIN
  // #define ENDSTOPPULLUP_ZMIN
#endif

#ifdef ENDSTOPPULLUPS
  #define ENDSTOPPULLUP_XMAX
  #define ENDSTOPPULLUP_YMAX
  #define ENDSTOPPULLUP_ZMAX
  #define ENDSTOPPULLUP_XMIN
  #define ENDSTOPPULLUP_YMIN
  #define ENDSTOPPULLUP_ZMIN
#endif

// The pullups are needed if you directly connect a mechanical endswitch between the signal and ground pins.
const bool X_MIN_ENDSTOP_INVERTING = false; // set to true to invert the logic of the endstop.
const bool Y_MIN_ENDSTOP_INVERTING = false; // set to true to invert the logic of the endstop.
const bool Z_MIN_ENDSTOP_INVERTING = false; // set to true to invert the logic of the endstop.
const bool X_MAX_ENDSTOP_INVERTING = false; // set to true to invert the logic of the endstop.
const bool Y_MAX_ENDSTOP_INVERTING = false; // set to true to invert the logic of the endstop.
const bool Z_MAX_ENDSTOP_INVERTING = false; // set to true to invert the logic of the endstop.
#define DISABLE_MAX_ENDSTOPS
//#define DISABLE_MIN_ENDSTOPS

// Disable max endstops for compatibility with endstop checking routine
#if defined(COREXY) && !defined(DISABLE_MAX_ENDSTOPS)
  #define DISABLE_MAX_ENDSTOPS
#endif

// For Inverting Stepper Enable Pins (Active Low) use 0, Non Inverting (Active High) use 1
#define X_ENABLE_ON 0
#define Y_ENABLE_ON 0
#define Z_ENABLE_ON 0
#define E_ENABLE_ON 0 // For all extruders

// Disables axis when it's not being used.
#define DISABLE_X false
#define DISABLE_Y false
#define DISABLE_Z true
#define DISABLE_E true // For all extruders

// For Z-Axis with leadscrews, uncomment to save homeing status when disabling steppers (axis is unlikely to move on its own)
#define Z_AXIS_IS_LEADSCREW

#define INVERT_X_DIR true    // for Mendel set to false, for Orca set to true
#define INVERT_Y_DIR true    // for Mendel set to true, for Orca set to false
#define INVERT_Z_DIR false     // for Mendel set to false, for Orca set to true
#define INVERT_E0_DIR false   // for direct drive extruder v9 set to true, for geared extruder set to false
#define INVERT_E1_DIR false    // for direct drive extruder v9 set to true, for geared extruder set to false
#define INVERT_E2_DIR false   // for direct drive extruder v9 set to true, for geared extruder set to false

// ENDSTOP SETTINGS:
// Sets direction of endstops when homing; 1=MAX, -1=MIN
#define X_HOME_DIR -1
#define Y_HOME_DIR -1
#define Z_HOME_DIR -1

#define min_software_endstops true // If true, axis won't move to coordinates less than HOME_POS.
#define max_software_endstops true  // If true, axis won't move to coordinates greater than the defined lengths below.
// Travel limits after homing

// AMRI Laser Cutter
//#define X_MAX_POS 600
//#define X_MIN_POS 0
//#define Y_MAX_POS 475
//#define Y_MIN_POS 0
//#define Z_MAX_POS 90
//#define Z_MIN_POS 0

// Lansing Makers Netowrk Laser Cutter
#define X_MAX_POS 531
#define X_MIN_POS 0
#define Y_MAX_POS 558
#define Y_MIN_POS 0
#define Z_MAX_POS 95
#define Z_MIN_POS 0

// China Town K40 CO2 Laser Engraver/Cutter
//#define X_MAX_POS 337
//#define X_MIN_POS 0
//#define Y_MAX_POS 230
//#define Y_MIN_POS 0
//#define Z_MAX_POS 75
//#define Z_MIN_POS 0

#define X_MAX_LENGTH (X_MAX_POS - X_MIN_POS)
#define Y_MAX_LENGTH (Y_MAX_POS - Y_MIN_POS)
#define Z_MAX_LENGTH (Z_MAX_POS - Z_MIN_POS)

// The position of the homing switches
//#define MANUAL_HOME_POSITIONS  // If defined, MANUAL_*_HOME_POS below will be used
//#define BED_CENTER_AT_0_0  // If defined, the center of the bed is at (X=0, Y=0)

//Manual homing switch locations:
// For deltabots this means top and center of the cartesian print volume.
#define MANUAL_X_HOME_POS 0
#define MANUAL_Y_HOME_POS 0
#define MANUAL_Z_HOME_POS 0
//#define MANUAL_Z_HOME_POS 402 // For delta: Distance between nozzle and print surface after homing.

//// MOVEMENT SETTINGS
#define NUM_AXIS 4 // The axis order in all axis related arrays is X, Y, Z, E
#define HOMING_FEEDRATE {3000, 3000, 240, 0}  // set the homing speeds (mm/min)

// default settings

// AMRI Laser Cutter
//#define DEFAULT_AXIS_STEPS_PER_UNIT   {167.20882, 167.20882, 4000/25.4, 1380/4}
//#define DEFAULT_MAX_FEEDRATE          {165, 165, 50, 200000}    // (mm/sec)    
//#define DEFAULT_MAX_ACCELERATION      {5000,5000,5000,500}    // X, Y, Z, E maximum start speed for accelerated moves. E default values are good for skeinforge 40+, for older versions raise them a lot.
//#define DEFAULT_ACCELERATION          3000    // X, Y, Z and E max acceleration in mm/s^2 for printing moves 
//#define DEFAULT_RETRACT_ACCELERATION  3000   // X, Y, Z and E max acceleration in mm/s^2 for r retracts

// Lansing Makers Netowork Laser Cutter
#define DEFAULT_AXIS_STEPS_PER_UNIT   {157.4802,157.4802,6047.2440}  // default steps per unit for Ultimaker
#define DEFAULT_MAX_FEEDRATE          {3000, 3000, 10, 25}    // (mm/sec)
#define DEFAULT_MAX_ACCELERATION      {2600,2600,2.5,2.5}    // X, Y, Z, E maximum start speed for accelerated moves. E default values are good for skeinforge 40+, for older versions raise them a lot.

#define DEFAULT_ACCELERATION          2000    // X, Y, Z and E max acceleration in mm/s^2 for printing moves
#define DEFAULT_RETRACT_ACCELERATION  2000   // X, Y, Z and E max acceleration in mm/s^2 for retracts

// Offset of the extruders (uncomment if using more than one and relying on firmware to position when changing).
// The offset has to be X=0, Y=0 for the extruder 0 hotend (default extruder).
// For the other hotends it is their distance from the extruder 0 hotend.
// #define EXTRUDER_OFFSET_X {0.0, 20.00} // (in mm) for each extruder, offset of the hotend on the X axis
// #define EXTRUDER_OFFSET_Y {0.0, 5.00}  // (in mm) for each extruder, offset of the hotend on the Y axis

// The speed change that does not require acceleration (i.e. the software might assume it can be done instantaneously)
#define DEFAULT_XYJERK                20.0    // (mm/sec)
#define DEFAULT_ZJERK                 0.4     // (mm/sec)
#define DEFAULT_EJERK                 5.0    // (mm/sec)

//===========================================================================
//=============================Additional Features===========================
//===========================================================================

// EEPROM
// the microcontroller can store settings in the EEPROM, e.g. max velocity...
// M500 - stores paramters in EEPROM
// M501 - reads parameters from EEPROM (if you need reset them after you changed them temporarily).
// M502 - reverts to the default "factory settings".  You still need to store them in EEPROM afterwards if you want to.
//define this to enable eeprom support
#define EEPROM_SETTINGS
//to disable EEPROM Serial responses and decrease program space by ~1700 byte: comment this out:
// please keep turned on if you can.
#define EEPROM_CHITCHAT

// Preheat Constants
#define PLA_PREHEAT_HOTEND_TEMP 180
#define PLA_PREHEAT_HPB_TEMP 70
#define PLA_PREHEAT_FAN_SPEED 255   // Insert Value between 0 and 255

#define ABS_PREHEAT_HOTEND_TEMP 240
#define ABS_PREHEAT_HPB_TEMP 100
#define ABS_PREHEAT_FAN_SPEED 255   // Insert Value between 0 and 255

//LCD and SD support
//#define ULTRA_LCD  //general lcd support, also 16x2
//#define DOGLCD  // Support for SPI LCD 128x64 (Controller ST7565R graphic Display Family)
//#define SDSUPPORT // Enable SD Card Support in Hardware Console
//#define SDSLOW // Use slower SD transfer mode (not normally needed - uncomment if you're getting volume init error)

//#define ULTIMAKERCONTROLLER //as available from the ultimaker online store.
//#define ULTIPANEL  //the ultipanel as on thingiverse

// The MaKr3d Makr-Panel with graphic controller and SD support
// [reprap.org]
//#define MAKRPANEL

// The RepRapDiscount Smart Controller (white PC
// [reprap.org]
//#define REPRAP_DISCOUNT_SMART_CONTROLLER

// The GADGETS3D G3D LCD/SD Controller (blue PC
// [reprap.org]
//#define G3D_PANEL

// The RepRapDiscount FULL GRAPHIC Smart Controller (quadratic white PC
// [reprap.org]
//
// ==> REMEMBER TO INSTALL U8glib to your ARDUINO library folder: [code.google.com]
#define REPRAP_DISCOUNT_FULL_GRAPHIC_SMART_CONTROLLER

// The RepRapWorld REPRAPWORLD_KEYPAD v1.1
// [reprapworld.com]
//#define REPRAPWORLD_KEYPAD
//#define REPRAPWORLD_KEYPAD_MOVE_STEP 10.0 // how much should be moved when a key is pressed, eg 10.0 means 10mm per click

// The Elefu RA Board Control Panel
// [www.elefu.com]
// REMEMBER TO INSTALL LiquidCrystal_I2C.h in your ARUDINO library folder: [github.com]
//#define RA_CONTROL_PANEL

//automatic expansion
#if defined (MAKRPANEL)
 #define DOGLCD
 #define SDSUPPORT
 #define ULTIPANEL
 #define NEWPANEL
 #define DEFAULT_LCD_CONTRAST 17
#endif

#if defined (REPRAP_DISCOUNT_FULL_GRAPHIC_SMART_CONTROLLER)
 #define DOGLCD
 #define U8GLIB_ST7920
 #define REPRAP_DISCOUNT_SMART_CONTROLLER
#endif

#if defined(ULTIMAKERCONTROLLER) || defined(REPRAP_DISCOUNT_SMART_CONTROLLER) || defined(G3D_PANEL)
 #define ULTIPANEL
 #define NEWPANEL
#endif

#if defined(REPRAPWORLD_KEYPAD)
  #define NEWPANEL
  #define ULTIPANEL
#endif
#if defined(RA_CONTROL_PANEL)
 #define ULTIPANEL
 #define NEWPANEL
 #define LCD_I2C_TYPE_PCA8574
 #define LCD_I2C_ADDRESS 0x27   // I2C Address of the port expander
#endif

//I2C PANELS

//#define LCD_I2C_SAINSMART_YWROBOT
#ifdef LCD_I2C_SAINSMART_YWROBOT
  // This uses the LiquidCrystal_I2C library ( [bitbucket.org] )
  // Make sure it is placed in the Arduino libraries directory.
  #define LCD_I2C_TYPE_PCF8575
  #define LCD_I2C_ADDRESS 0x27   // I2C Address of the port expander
  #define NEWPANEL
  #define ULTIPANEL
#endif

// PANELOLU2 LCD with status LEDs, separate encoder and click inputs
//#define LCD_I2C_PANELOLU2
#ifdef LCD_I2C_PANELOLU2
  // This uses the LiquidTWI2 library v1.2.3 or later ( [github.com] )
  // Make sure the LiquidTWI2 directory is placed in the Arduino or Sketchbook libraries subdirectory.
  // (v1.2.3 no longer requires you to define PANELOLU in the LiquidTWI2.h library header file)
  // Note: The PANELOLU2 encoder click input can either be directly connected to a pin
  //       (if BTN_ENC defined to != -1) or read through I2C (when BTN_ENC == -1).
  #define LCD_I2C_TYPE_MCP23017
  #define LCD_I2C_ADDRESS 0x20 // I2C Address of the port expander
  #define LCD_USE_I2C_BUZZER //comment out to disable buzzer on LCD
  #define NEWPANEL
  #define ULTIPANEL
#endif

// Panucatt VIKI LCD with status LEDs, integrated click & L/R/U/P buttons, separate encoder inputs
//#define LCD_I2C_VIKI
#ifdef LCD_I2C_VIKI
  // This uses the LiquidTWI2 library v1.2.3 or later ( [github.com] )
  // Make sure the LiquidTWI2 directory is placed in the Arduino or Sketchbook libraries subdirectory.
  // Note: The pause/stop/resume LCD button pin should be connected to the Arduino
  //       BTN_ENC pin (or set BTN_ENC to -1 if not used)
  #define LCD_I2C_TYPE_MCP23017
  #define LCD_I2C_ADDRESS 0x20 // I2C Address of the port expander
  #define LCD_USE_I2C_BUZZER //comment out to disable buzzer on LCD (requires LiquidTWI2 v1.2.3 or later)
  #define NEWPANEL
  #define ULTIPANEL
#endif

#ifdef ULTIPANEL
//  #define NEWPANEL  //enable this if you have a click-encoder panel
  #define SDSUPPORT
  #define ULTRA_LCD
  #ifdef DOGLCD // Change number of lines to match the DOG graphic display
    #define LCD_WIDTH 20
    #define LCD_HEIGHT 5
  #else
    #define LCD_WIDTH 20
    #define LCD_HEIGHT 4
  #endif
#else //no panel but just lcd
  #ifdef ULTRA_LCD
  #ifdef DOGLCD // Change number of lines to match the 128x64 graphics display
    #define LCD_WIDTH 20
    #define LCD_HEIGHT 5
  #else
    #define LCD_WIDTH 16
    #define LCD_HEIGHT 2
  #endif
  #endif
#endif

// default LCD contrast for dogm-like LCD displays
#ifdef DOGLCD
# ifndef DEFAULT_LCD_CONTRAST
#  define DEFAULT_LCD_CONTRAST 32
# endif
#endif

// Increase the FAN pwm frequency. Removes the PWM noise but increases heating in the FET/Arduino
//#define FAST_PWM_FAN

// Use software PWM to drive the fan, as for the heaters. This uses a very low frequency
// which is not ass annoying as with the hardware PWM. On the other hand, if this frequency
// is too low, you should also increment SOFT_PWM_SCALE.
//#define FAN_SOFT_PWM

// Incrementing this by 1 will double the software PWM frequency,
// affecting heaters, and the fan if FAN_SOFT_PWM is enabled.
// However, control resolution will be halved for each increment;
// at zero value, there are 128 effective control positions.
#define SOFT_PWM_SCALE 0

// M240  Triggers a camera by emulating a Canon RC-1 Remote
// Data from: [www.doc-diy.net]
// #define PHOTOGRAPH_PIN     23

// SF send wrong arc g-codes when using Arc Point as fillet procedure
//#define SF_ARC_FIX

// Support for the BariCUDA Paste Extruder.
//#define BARICUDA

/*********************************************************************\
* R/C SERVO support
* Sponsored by TrinityLabs, Reworked by codexmas
**********************************************************************/

// Number of servos
//
// If you select a configuration below, this will receive a default value and does not need to be set manually
// set it manually if you have more servos than extruders and wish to manually control some
// leaving it undefined or defining as 0 will disable the servo subsystem
// If unsure, leave commented / disabled
//
//#define NUM_SERVOS 3 // Servo index starts with 0 for M280 command

// Servo Endstops
//
// This allows for servo actuated endstops, primary usage is for the Z Axis to eliminate calibration or bed height changes.
// Use M206 command to correct for switch height offset to actual nozzle height. Store that setting with M500.
//
//#define SERVO_ENDSTOPS {-1, -1, 0} // Servo index for X, Y, Z. Disable with -1
//#define SERVO_ENDSTOP_ANGLES {0,0, 0,0, 70,0} // X,Y,Z Axis Extend and Retract angles

#include "Configuration_adv.h"
#include "thermistortables.h"

#endif //__CONFIGURATION_H

What else can I try ?

Thank you in advance

I have attached a photo of my board.

I only see one stepper driver plugged in. I guess that's because you're just testing with one motor to start with?

How do you know that your motor is connected correctly to the RAMPS? When it's powered on but not moving, can you turn it by hand? What are the voltages on each of the wires to the motor?

Hi,

Yes, there is only one motor in because I wanted to test them each separately, but I tried 3 at once as well.

The wiring from the steppers I took is from ramps 1.4 wiring diagram, being with the blue cable in front of the power line, also tested each wire to check the pairs, so first pair (blue-red) goes to 2B-2A, and second pair (red-black) goes to 1A-1B. I tried to put the 4 wires the other side around, with the black in front of power line, just to see if it moves, but still nothing.

I remember I tried moving the motor by hand slowly while it's powered on, and I believe I was able to move it.

I didn't measured the voltage on the motors, just the ohms.

And something else I remembered now, I tested last night with all the drivers in (4) and 3 stepper motors..the ramps and the LCD didn't turned on, but after I removed 2 drivers and 1 stepper, the ramps and arduino worked fine :/. Maybe when I fried my Arduino voltage regulator, one of the drivers died as well. How should I check each driver if they are still good, or what was the problem causing the board not to turn on ?


Thank you very much !

Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 10/21/2015 03:54AM by danieljack.

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I remember I tried moving the motor by hand slowly while it's powered on, and I believe I was able to move it.

I didn't measured the voltage on the motors, just the ohms.

When powered on, it should be very difficult to turn a stepper motor.

When I suggested checking voltage, I meant the outputs from the stepper driver. When powered on and not moving, you should see +12V across at least one pair of wires to the motor.

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And something else I remembered now, I tested last night with all the drivers in (4) and 3 stepper motors..the ramps and the LCD didn't turned on, but after I removed 2 drivers and 1 stepper, the ramps and arduino worked fine :/. Maybe when I fried my Arduino voltage regulator, one of the drivers died as well. How should I check each driver if they are still good, or what was the problem causing the board not to turn on ?

Sounds like the power supply isn't coping, which seems unlikely for a 550W supply. Maybe there's a dead short? Or a failed power transistor?

Sorry, this is about the limit of my electronic knowledge. Hopefully someone more knowledgeable will step in with more advice.

Frank

what stepper driver do you have there ?

it looks like a DRV 8825 (just the purple pcb)

If it is a DRV 8825, it looks to be in backwards.. should look like ramps with drv8825

If its not (as your picture is not clear)

Check voltage on vmot pin make sure you getting 12v to that pin. (pins image) (vmot is same pin on all pololu modules)

Also verify endstops are really disabled... send a m119 to get their status

Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 10/21/2015 05:17AM by Dust.

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When powered on, it should be very difficult to turn a stepper motor.

When I suggested checking voltage, I meant the outputs from the stepper driver. When powered on and not moving, you should see +12V across at least one pair of wires to the motor.

The voltage on the stepper drivers was 2V. I will check again later after I get home from work and will let you know.

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Sounds like the power supply isn't coping, which seems unlikely for a 550W supply. Maybe there's a dead short? Or a failed power transistor?

Sorry, this is about the limit of my electronic knowledge. Hopefully someone more knowledgeable will step in with more advice.

No worries, hope I can solve one problem at a time.

Driver is upside down if its a DRV and it looks like that the driver is not pluged in correctly. On the picture I can see a pin in the air.

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what stepper driver do you have there ?

it looks like a DRV 8825 (just the purple pcb)

If it is a DRV 8825, it looks to be in backwards.. should look like ramps with drv8825

If its not (as your picture is not clear)

Check voltage on vmot pin make sure you getting 12v to that pin. (pins image) (vmot is same pin on all pololu modules)

Also verify endstops are really disabled... send a m119 to get their status

S**t, you're right, I thought I had Pololulu drivers, didn't know that mine were different, so that's why I had all those problems, so stupid from my side for not being careful ! I think they are all fried by now, I will check them in 4 hours after I get home from work.

Will check the Vmot pins as well to see if I still have 12V on them :/.

The endstops are disabled from the firmware, but I'll check again with the M119 command and post all the results after.

Thank you very much Dust for outpointing me this, really appreciate.

Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 10/21/2015 09:37AM by danieljack.

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Ok, so I changed my drivers, they were in the wrong position. Wired 1 stepper motor and ran the RAMPS test code and the motor start moving with some noise and small vibrations. Then I stopped the power, and plugged in 4 drivers and 3 motors, and ran the test again to see if all the motor are moving. All of them start moving with the same noise and vibration, but they were moving !, so that's a good start.

What I've noticed. After only 30 seconds of test, all drivers were extremely hot and the glue underneath I think started to smell. I turned it off, and removed all drivers and kept only 2 with 1 stepper motor.
Ran the test again, this time uploading the Marlin firmware and connecting to Pronterface...all good, moved the X axis..it waits for 1-2 seconds and then it moves nice, without the same noise and vibration like in the ramps test.

I measured the voltage on drivers, they all show 1.6 V when I have the stepper in.

Now I need to find out why are the drivers getting so fast very hot ...

DRV8825 driver modules often use 0.05 ohm sense resistors instead of 0.1 ohm. So try turning the pots down to 0.8V.

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DRV8825 driver modules often use 0.05 ohm sense resistors instead of 0.1 ohm. So try turning the pots down to 0.8V.

I changed the voltage only for 1 driver to 0.6V, the rest I can;t seem to change the value. I turned the pot 360 degrees 10 times, both sides and measured each step, but it goes only from 1.6 to 3 V.

Does this mean the driver it's fried, or maybe the pot is damaged from the extreme heat on the previous tests ?

You need to turn the pot just 180° or less once.

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You need to turn the pot just 180° or less once.

I tried even 1/4 or 1/10 of a full rotation , the value just doesn't change below 1.6 :/

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/21/2015 05:03PM by danieljack.