Steppers How Hot Is Too Hot At 24 Volts
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2015 5:00 am
I have recently added a 24 volt power supply to my Rostock Max. The heated bed and motors are supplied by the 24 volt power supply. The Logic, Heaters and Fans are supplied by a DC to DC transformer set at 12 volts. I can put my hand on the steppers for about 8 seconds before becoming too hot, although I have never given them the touch test at 12 volts. Know a few questions if you don't mind.
1. How hot is too hot (Celsius or Fahrenheit)?
2. Where are the changes to be made (I understand that they need to be made in Repetier firmware line 701)?
3. Can these changes be made thru the EEProm (avoiding the need to reload the firmware)?
4. I have Kysan steppers and the "define motor current settings" are as follows 155,155,155,165,0. Can you tell me what each set of digits represents?
I assume x,y,z axis and extruder in that order. what about the last number"
5. How do I calculate the changes that need to be made. If you can offer a good web site please let me know. I will try to figure it out myself. If you are willing to explain I am eager to learn.
Your answers are much appreciated.
Thank you.
1. How hot is too hot (Celsius or Fahrenheit)?
2. Where are the changes to be made (I understand that they need to be made in Repetier firmware line 701)?
3. Can these changes be made thru the EEProm (avoiding the need to reload the firmware)?
4. I have Kysan steppers and the "define motor current settings" are as follows 155,155,155,165,0. Can you tell me what each set of digits represents?
I assume x,y,z axis and extruder in that order. what about the last number"
5. How do I calculate the changes that need to be made. If you can offer a good web site please let me know. I will try to figure it out myself. If you are willing to explain I am eager to learn.
Your answers are much appreciated.
Thank you.