About 12 hours ago I was able to run all 3 axis using the black box. The challenge is the limit switches never works. This morning I lost connection to the black box and usb light is flashing orange light . From Windows 10 usb cannot be recognized. Please help.
This challenge is yet to be resolved. My observation was that the ftdi driver is missing on the Grbl control as well as window 10 device manager. I tried reinstalling the driver and rebooting, yet the ftdi driver cannot be found. Please help
1) unplug all but USB cable from the blackbox (disconnect power, motors, limits, probe and toolhead etc) 2) test again Miswiring often can cause shorts. This is a quick test to see if thats the case
So from your other thread: Leave everything disconnected, only USB. Then connect USB to PC. Check Device Manager. Next if it still does not show up, try another USB cable If that doesn't help, try a different PC Of course also check that you did follow all the steps in the documentation OpenBuilds BlackBox 4X Documentation
@Peter Van Der Walt Thank you so much. I followed your guide an got connected. I am very grateful. The machine works well yesterday except for the limit switches. Thank you so much. What shall I do next?
Compare your wiring and settings to those shown on docs.openbuilds.com under the relevant limit switches section I assume you have the regular switches: OpenBuilds BlackBox 4X Documentation 2 wires only, check $5=1 and wire as shown Or upgrade to Xtension Limit Switch Kit
HI @Peter Van Der Walt. Once again, thank you for your help and support. I am able to connect and jog my 1515 build now but none of the limit switches work. I have double checked the connection based on the supplied documentation. Please what should I do next? In addition to that I need wiring recommendations for Chinese 1.2kw 220v water cooled spindle. Regards
RE VFD: Officially (because we don't sell VFDs, and they differ so much from different sources sometimes) that we only provide: OpenBuilds BlackBox 4X Documentation Reading your VFDs manual should help you on how to connect an external 0-10v input Unofficially, there are a couple awesome forum members working on a writeup here: see Blackbox VFD question ***Solved: Added howto guide*** and more detail in XPro v4 won't control VFD & Spindle and BlackBox
