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Limit switches false alarm

Discussion in 'General Electronics' started by Tajudeen, Oct 21, 2019.

  1. Tajudeen

    Tajudeen New
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    I updated open builds control software 3 days ago (don't know if this is mere coincidence/I am currently thinking of going back to previous working update) and subsequently started getting limit switches false alarm as seen in the attached image. Please help resolve. I have applied several solution like that on git hub and many others except changing all my cables to shielded type.
    Note that I am running blackbox on a 1515 cnc router. Thank you
     

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  2. Peter Van Der Walt

    Peter Van Der Walt OpenBuilds Team
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    EMI on limit switches can be hard, see the Grbl Wiki for some more wiring schemes: gnea/grbl

    Or take the easy way out and use our Xtension Limits with onboard filtering, troubleshooting LED and easy to mount package: Xtension Limit Switch Kit
     
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  3. phil from seattle

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    Best to use shielded wiring.

    If you are going to use those Open Builds limit switches, you will still want shielded wiring - noise can be introduced on the wires. Honestly, I don't think filtering at the switches is that effective as the wires between the switch and controller act like antennas.
     
  4. Peter Van Der Walt

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    Unless its near an HF start plasma or VFD inverter, you shouldnt need shielded wiring. BlackBox also has filtering onboard too
     
  5. Tajudeen

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    Thank you for the info
     
  6. Tajudeen

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    Thank you for your help. I have resolved using the settings link
     

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