CaseyS
(Casey Scalf)
July 28, 2021, 4:32am
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I had noticed some slitly elliptical holes last time I ran my machine and now it looks like the motor is no longer working properly.
Please see this video I took: https://photos.app.goo.gl/7gptN4dpEZoyZJN47
Do you think it is dead and needs replacement? I just ordered 2 from Spark Fun overnight and hopefully one will do the trick with an extra for next time!
I did end up noting that all connections were snug and the board looked fine.
Any ideas?
CaseyS:
Any ideas?
Can you mark the motor shaft to see if it’s rotating? Have you checked the X axis pulley set screws?
Stepper motors rarely go bad. If it’s not the pulley slipping, it could be a damaged wire. Worst case would be a damaged motor driver (new board).
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WillAdams
(William Adams (Carbide 3D))
July 28, 2021, 12:21pm
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If you haven’t, please contact us at support@carbide3d.com
Note that the motors from Sparkfun will have bare wires, so you will need:
pins
new housings (if the old ones can’t be re-used)
crimping tool
see:
I’ve seen many people and I myself trying to find the correct connectors for the Shapeoko 3.
So I’ve compiled a list to have them all in one place. If you find any errors let me know. Also any connectors I may have missed.
Please note that there are many part numbers for crimp terminals.
Whether Tin or gold, Reel or bag and maybe more.
If you can’t find the one listed where you buy your parts, find the crimp terminal series and look for others.
On the Molex website a bit under the part numb…
for specifics.
But, it’s not likely to be the stepper motors as @neilferreri noted.
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