Correct Current for Z Motors
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Hi there,
my motors all usually run at 800mA. As far as I know, they are ratet at 1.5A.
My Z motors are connected in sieries on my Duet Wifi (ZA and ZB).Do I need to set the current for Z to 800mA or 1600mA? Or in other words: Do I have to double the current inf two motors are connected in sieries?
Thanks!
GaRv3 -
When 2 motors are connected in series, you do not need to double the current. When they are connected in parallel, you do.
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Great. Thanks!
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But what if I use more than one stepper driver for one axis.
Let's say I use Z and E1 for the Z axis.
Will the current of M906 be applied per stepper driver or per axis? So would I have to double it then? -
No, if you map more drivers to the same axis, they automatically get the same current as the original driver.
You can specify a different current values per driver if you wish though… -
Great. Thanks!
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No, if you map more drivers to the same axis, they automatically get the same current as the original driver.
You can specify a different current values per driver if you wish though…Currently all drivers used by an axis have to use the same current.
