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Re: having trouble will steppers binding on new build - 11 years ago
Ouch. Well I really appreciate the help. While I am pouting, what would you suggest? I am thinking revamp x and y to a belt drive instead. Gearboxes are not cost efficient and lead screws with a 20mm pitch or higher are way too large for my setup. I don't see replacing my controller and adding a huge power supply as an easy option either. Seeing the numbers for the stepper and arduino really helby aye_b_red_beard - General
having trouble will steppers binding on new build - 11 years ago
Hi everyone, please excuse me for being a complete noob to this. This is my first 3d printer anything. I have built my printer using gadgets3d electronics kit. I have nema 17 steppers rated for 2A. I am using 1/4-16 acme lead screws. The motors bind or stall when traveling at any real speed. I am using marlin firmware. here is a video of the problem. this happens even with the motors disconby aye_b_red_beard - General