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by erniehatt
Sat Feb 25, 2017 2:12 pm
Forum: Open Hardware
Topic: GT 2560 as a laser engraver
Replies: 2
Views: 17889

GT 2560 as a laser engraver

HI,
just wondering if the GT2560 controler board can be used to control a laser engraver
by erniehatt
Tue Mar 01, 2016 9:26 am
Forum: Control Board
Topic: Z axis stopend problem
Replies: 5
Views: 6881

Re: Z axis stopend problem

I don't quite know how But I have fixed the problem the board now seems to be working as it should, keeping ten fingers and toes crossed. :D :D
by erniehatt
Tue Mar 01, 2016 6:27 am
Forum: Control Board
Topic: Z axis stopend problem
Replies: 5
Views: 6881

Re: Z axis stopend problem

Hello Mark, thanks for the reply and the link, which didn't seem to answer my problem.
Let's see if I can explain my problem a little clearer.
I have got most things working as I would like, except for this one problem, well I think it's a problem.
I am trying to setup an IR Z_Probe for auto bed ...
by erniehatt
Tue Mar 01, 2016 4:18 am
Forum: Control Board
Topic: Z axis stopend problem
Replies: 5
Views: 6881

Re: Z axis stopend problem

Hello Mark, thanks for the reply.
The link did not explain My problem, so let me see if I can explain it a little better.I have the GT2560 working fairly well at this point, all Axis home to a point where I want them.
The bit I am having problems with is, I am trying to set up an auto bed leveling ...
by erniehatt
Mon Feb 29, 2016 5:04 am
Forum: Control Board
Topic: Z axis stopend problem
Replies: 5
Views: 6881

Z axis stopend problem

I am having problems with the Z-max showing triggered when nothing is connected to it, can someone please tell why this should be, have checked across the pins with DMM there is no short. Thanks
by erniehatt
Wed Jan 13, 2016 2:01 am
Forum: Control Board
Topic: Board problems
Replies: 3
Views: 6033

Re: Board problems

Mark wrote:did you home the printer? If you didn't do that then all the axis will only go towards one way.
Thanks Mark, but not quite sure what you mean by homing the printer, I am pretty new to this..

Ernie
by erniehatt
Tue Jan 12, 2016 2:39 pm
Forum: Control Board
Topic: Board problems
Replies: 3
Views: 6033

Board problems

I just received a GT2560 board, and after connecting it all up, I find a few problems with it, mainly the motors. They are only working one way, sort of. I have run out of ideas, The printer was working fine with the Ramps 1.4 and arduino mega 2560, so I know the motors and drivers are ok. Maybe ...