diff --git a/printer_mods/geoffreyyoung/lgx/README.md b/printer_mods/geoffreyyoung/lgx/README.md index e2b7e3ce1..c4a5a7e78 100644 --- a/printer_mods/geoffreyyoung/lgx/README.md +++ b/printer_mods/geoffreyyoung/lgx/README.md @@ -16,8 +16,8 @@ Useful links, info, and models for using the The LGX™ Large Gears eXtruder wit Mounting the LXG to AfterBurner requires some additional mounting plates. You will need both of `@Nemgrea`'s mounts from Discord: - * `lgx_AftB_Mount_Front.STL` ([Discord file link](https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/635687829254701107/823914498700083220/lgx_AftB_Mount_Front.STL)) - * `lgx_AftB_Mount_Rear.STL` ([Discord file link](https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/635687829254701107/823914501405540442/lgx_AftB_Mount_Rear.STL)) + * `@Nemgrea`'s `lgx_AftB_Mount_Front.STL` ([Discord file link](https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/635687829254701107/823914498700083220/lgx_AftB_Mount_Front.STL)) + * `@Nemgrea`'s `lgx_AftB_Mount_Rear.STL` ([Discord file link](https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/635687829254701107/823914501405540442/lgx_AftB_Mount_Rear.STL)) These models are pinned in the [#voronuser_mods](https://discord.com/channels/460117602945990666/635687829254701107/823914498808217621) channel on Discord, and can be found in [this message](https://discord.com/channels/460117602945990666/635687829254701107/823914498808217621). @@ -31,6 +31,21 @@ The LGX uses a JST-PH 6-pin connector, which is not part of any standard Voron B Technical specifications for the motor can be found on the [Bondtech website](https://www.bondtech.se/product/lgx-pancake-25mm-stepper-motor/), including a [wiring diagram](https://www.bondtech.se/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Bondtech-E-Motor-LDO-42STH25-1004ACGBDT-RevB.pdf). In case the wiring diagram goes away you can also find it [here](images/Bondtech-E-Motor-LDO-42STH25-1004ACGBDT-RevB.pdf). +Note that the wiring diagram mixes up the wire color names with the color representation + +![wires.jpg](images/wires.jpg) + +so don't necessarily rely on the colors (which you shouldn't be doing anyway - see the [Stepper Motor Wiring](https://docs.vorondesign.com/build/electrical/#stepper-motor-wiring) notes in the Voron build guide). + +Once wired up, be sure to buzz your extruder stepper, as described in the [Voron initial startup](https://docs.vorondesign.com/build/startup/#stepper-motor-check) documentation. For example: + +``` +STEPPER_BUZZ STEPPER=extruder +``` + +If your LGX grinds instead of operating normally, make sure that you have the inner two wires (pins 3 and 4) matched up properly - inverting center two wires is a common initial issue. + + ### Klipper config Bondtech has some official documentation for configuring Klipper [here](https://www.bondtech.se/product-category/upgrade-kits/lgx/). Below is the configuration I am currently running. @@ -40,12 +55,15 @@ rotation_distance: 8 microsteps: 16 full_steps_per_rotation: 200 -# use either +# use either these two config options together # gear_ratio: 44:14, 37:17 # rotation_distance: 55 # or # rotation_distance: 8 -# but not both! +# by itself, but definitely not +# gear_ratio: 44:14, 37:17 +# rotation_distance: 8 +# or bad things will happen! ``` The `either...or` warning is not from Bondtech, but provided here to honor the memory and sacrifice of my first hotend and save those that may come after from suffering the same fate... diff --git a/printer_mods/geoffreyyoung/lgx/STLs/lgx-cable-cover.stl b/printer_mods/geoffreyyoung/lgx/STLs/lgx-cable-cover.stl index fa48664bd..b2b0e3a65 100644 Binary files a/printer_mods/geoffreyyoung/lgx/STLs/lgx-cable-cover.stl and b/printer_mods/geoffreyyoung/lgx/STLs/lgx-cable-cover.stl differ diff --git a/printer_mods/geoffreyyoung/lgx/images/wires.jpg b/printer_mods/geoffreyyoung/lgx/images/wires.jpg new file mode 100644 index 000000000..52e5f6d1d Binary files /dev/null and b/printer_mods/geoffreyyoung/lgx/images/wires.jpg differ