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Carl A
(@carl-a)
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X and Y axis end stops

I have a MK 2.5 and am about to install the extruder filament sensor upgrade with new extruder holder. My question, has the firmware update removed the need/use of the end stops on the x and y axis. Somewhere I read that the print head and base are controlled by software/firmware. If that is true then should I remove them from the printer. OR is this only available on the new MK3/or not at all?

Posted : 15/08/2019 2:35 am
Dave Avery
(@dave-avery)
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RE: X and Y axis end stops

you need the endstop switches unless you upgrade to a MK3 with EINSY and tmc drivers ( the tmc drivers are what provide the stopless homing

Posted : 15/08/2019 2:52 am
Carl A
(@carl-a)
Estimable Member
Topic starter answered:
RE: X and Y axis end stops

any possible way to develop a way for the present MK2.5 firmware to do likewise? 

Thanks for your response. I had been thinking of using the MK3 x-axis motor mount, which has a screw adjustment for the belt tension, on my MK-2.5. I  may just see if I can get the exact hole placement on the MK3 part so I can mount my end stop switch (limit switch). May delay my extruder/sensor upgrade instillation.

 

Posted : 15/08/2019 2:41 pm
Dave Avery
(@dave-avery)
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RE: X and Y axis end stops

the problem is not the motors/mounts but the EINSY controller vs. RAMBO board - only the EINSY has the tmc chips that sense motor current

Posted : 15/08/2019 3:31 pm
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