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Arduino Grbl Laser CNC

Discussion in 'Laser Cutters' started by jpjoshua, May 29, 2018.

  1. jpjoshua

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  2. Scotty Orr

    Scotty Orr Journeyman
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    Welcome Joshua, and congratulations on the build. I read about your issue. You probably need to adjust the pots (set Vref) on your DRV8825 drivers to get adequate current to cause the steppers to turn. Do a search on "current adjustment drv8825". Here's one link: UPDATE: Current adjustment for motor drivers (DRV8825 / A4988)
     
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    Thanks, I'll try that next day I work on it!
     
  4. MaryD

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    Hi Joshua. Curious about your plates but from the pic having trouble figuring out what material you used? Are these standard ACRO plate design?
     
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    Yes they actually are, I'll be updating this post later on today.
     
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