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Re: None of the motors respond on solidoodle 2

null@example.com (IronMan) — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 19:03:30 +0000

Does the RH log screen show any errors like Maxtemp triggered or anything out of the ordinary?

Re: None of the motors respond on solidoodle 2

null@example.com (Tin Falcon) — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 23:28:25 +0000

The only common element to all the motors and drivers is the board

Re: None of the motors respond on solidoodle 2

null@example.com (AZERATE) — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 20:24:19 +0000

Simply because you had it in storage, I'm going to question the connections on the board, or the traces on said board.
I repaired tools for several years and saw first hand how humidity/moisture, and neglect can effect something as simple as an on/off switch.

Double check your board and retrace all wires. When you flex them, do you hear any popping or whining? What board do you currently have?

Re: None of the motors respond on solidoodle 2

null@example.com (adam_kropp) — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 03:27:56 +0000

I would agree that it seems unlikely, but I'm not sure what other explanation there is. I am using the same version of RH that I used to use. It can definitely communicate fine with the board, and is able to turn the hot end and heated bed on and off, as well as register the temperature of both. None of the motors respond at all though.

Re: None of the motors respond on solidoodle 2

null@example.com (knowack) — Sun, 23 Jul 2017 03:27:24 +0000

It would be statistically unlikely that all four motors/controllers failed at the same time. I'm not as familiar with the SD2 (I have an SD4), but is there separate power to the motor drivers?

Otherwise, try connecting the SD2 to another computer and see how it acts.

Re: None of the motors respond on solidoodle 2

null@example.com (knowack) — Sun, 23 Jul 2017 01:43:37 +0000

It would be statistically unlikely that all four motors/controllers failed at the same time. I'm not as familiar with the SD2 (I have an SD4), but is there separate power to the motor drivers?

Otherwise, try connecting the SD2 to another computer and see how it acts.

Re: None of the motors respond on solidoodle 2

null@example.com (Tin Falcon) — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 10:22:23 +0000

Sound s like some sort of software issue with rh. Have you upgraded since you stored the sd2.
do you have a different computer to try.What version of RH are you using you may need to downgrade.

Re: None of the motors respond on solidoodle 2

null@example.com (adam_kropp) — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 04:04:44 +0000

Sorry, 2013 iMac with Mac OS Sierra, using Repetier Host.

None of the motors respond on solidoodle 2

null@example.com (adam_kropp) — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 04:01:22 +0000

My solidoodle 2 has been in storage for a while since I last used it, and I just pulled it out yesterday to make a print. It turns on and connects fine, and the heat bed and extruded came up to temperature as expected. However, NONE of the motors work (x, y, z, or extruder).

The board is responding to the motor commands with OK, but they don't even make any sound (so it isn't like they are stuck). I tried fiddling with the motor connectors and even switching them around, but there is no movement at all.

Any ideas how to troubleshoot this further? Is it possible I need to re-flash the firmware? Or is it more likely that all four motor controllers somehow died while it was in storage?