Yes. It was working until I decided to swap the z axis. I remember unhooking the extruder thinking it was the z axis. I’ve tried swapping the wiring and messed with firmware and config file to no end. I also remember looking up at the extruder and it might have been partially unplugged. Since then, it hasn’t worked. The wiring is good and the stepper motor works.
might have toasted the driver if it was unplugged while powered on.
If that is the case, should I stick with the X5 mini? I think the drivers are built in on v1.1.
Mini v3 has separate drivers. But I might talk to Roy at Panucatt first. He might have some troubleshooting you could try first.
@Eclsnowman Are you able to share his contact information or find out what I should do next?
I sent an email over to @Roy_Cortes . My X5 mini has screw type terminals. I’d like to keep this configuration if possible.
I want to get a new controller ordered asap. Since this mini v3 wont have screw type terminals, what will I need for connectors?
I can’t wait to get my Azteeg x5 mini v3 so I can get back to printing. I guess it might be time to hook up the heated bed.
So I got my X5 Mini V3. Thanks @Roy_Cortes !! No thanks to USPS sending it back!
Should I use Eustathios V2 Config File and firmware from here:
http://www.panucatt.com/azteeg_X5_mini_reprap_3d_printer_controller_p/ax5mini.htm
Do I need to use 1/32 microstepping for all of the axis?
Ok. It’s Monday for me…
I set it up the same as my X5 Mini V1. X 1/32 Y 1/32 Z 1/16 Extruder 1/16.
In the config file it shows:
alpha_steps_per_mm 160
beta_steps_per_mm 160
gamma_steps_per_mm 2560
Do I need to adjust these numbers?
I would start with a fresh Config and the latest Firmware. My V2 Config is so old it will not work with the latest firmware. But if you pull my old Config up along with the latest base Config from the smoothieware GitHub… It will take you no time to make the needed changes.
Latest base Config for the Azteeg X5 Mini V3: https://github.com/Smoothieware/Smoothieware/raw/edge/ConfigSamples/AzteegX5Mini/Version3/config
Latest Firmware to load on SD Card: https://github.com/Smoothieware/Smoothieware/blob/edge/FirmwareBin/firmware-latest.bin?raw=true
So my new X5 Mini will not work with these two files above @Eclsnowman . The Viki2 will not boot up and show the display. I had the SD card from my other X5 Mini and at least the Viki2 will boot up all the way and show the display.
I’m not sure how to tell what version of firmware I have here:
@bcrazycramer sorry work and other projects has had me pretty busy. You get everything working again?
@Eclsnowman I had the wiring wrong for the steppers. Once I figured that out I had some movement. I think for X and Y stepping I need it set to 1/32 stepping. For Z and Extruder I believe I was doing 1/16 stepping. That’s when it all went bad. I pulled the driver off the Z and Extruder and put the driver back on the Extruder backwards. After I put the driver back on correctly it fried my new X5 mini.
@Roy_Cortes is sending me a new X5 mini. So hopefully I will have it back working this week. Thanks again @Roy_Cortes for your help!!!
I received the X5 Mini this morning. I have a few issues.
When I try to home x or y it moves about a 1/2" each time I try to home.
If I try to move the Z axis it just squeals and doesn’t move.
My hotend fan shuts off after it gets to temp. This should run the entire time I have the hot end on. This is probably just a wiring issue.
I’m not sure about the other two issue though.
I didn’t update the firmware because I believe it came with the latest already installed.
Here is my config file.
I fixed the fan for the hotend. I just wired it directly to the main 24 volt power feed. If there is a better place I’m not aware of it.
I lowered the current to 1 Amp for the Z axis but I still don’t have any movement. I had it set to 1.5 Amps.
This X5 mini with 5984 drivers is so quiet!!! I can’t wait until I can print something.
normally that 1/2" movement means it tries to home, but then it sees the endstop is met. Confirm endstop wiring and endstop code looks correct. I will look once I get home.
What should the end stops be wired to? I currently have it wired to GND and SIG. should it be GND and V+?
Is it wired NO or NC
Then make sure the Config lines up with that.