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Movement Configuration

Jaco Theron edited this page Nov 22, 2016 · 2 revisions

These are settings used for Movements. Settings with EEPROM in the description can be updated through the Repetier Host user interface without requiring a full firmware flash.

Steps Per MM:

  • XAXIS_STEPS_PER_MM - 78.8177
  • YAXIS_STEPS_PER_MM - 78.8177
  • ZAXIS_STEPS_PER_MM - 320

The X and Y steps/mm is actually 78.817734, but I have calculated that this difference is only 1.6 nanometers over the distance of 310mm - I don't know about your accuracy requirements, but I can't measure that small. Having more decimals also seems to cause issues in the firmware

Axis Maximum Length:

These values are the absolute maximum, which will prevent a move greater than this. It is your responsibility to ensure your slicer does not generate a move outside of the printer that you determined as safe.

I usually test my maximums by jogging the axis 1mm at a time, until a maximum is achieved, then subtract a few mm's and use that value in the firmware.

  • X_MAX_LENGTH - 310
  • Y_MAX_LENGTH - 210
  • Z_MAX_LENGTH - 600

The Z_MAX is able to handle full sized D5 printers, but if you want to reduce it for a Mini, you are welcome.

Axis Speeds:

The maximum speed allowed in each axis:

  • MAX_FEEDRATE_X - 200
  • MAX_FEEDRATE_Y - 200
  • MAX_FEEDRATE_Z - 30

Homing Speeds:

  • HOMING_FEEDRATE_X - 40
  • HOMING_FEEDRATE_Y - 40
  • HOMING_FEEDRATE_Z - 20

Acceleration Print:

  • MAX_ACCELERATION_UNITS_PER_SQ_SECOND_X - 1000
  • MAX_ACCELERATION_UNITS_PER_SQ_SECOND_Y - 1000
  • MAX_ACCELERATION_UNITS_PER_SQ_SECOND_Z - 100

Acceleration Moves:

  • MAX_TRAVEL_ACCELERATION_UNITS_PER_SQ_SECOND_X - 2000
  • MAX_TRAVEL_ACCELERATION_UNITS_PER_SQ_SECOND_Y - 2000
  • MAX_TRAVEL_ACCELERATION_UNITS_PER_SQ_SECOND_Z - 100

Jerk (how fast it may go around a corner):

  • MAX_JERK 10
  • MAX_ZJERK 0.3

Homing Order:

  • HOMING_ORDER - HOME_ORDER_XYZ
    • Set order of axis homing. Use HOME_ORDER_XYZ and replace XYZ with your order.

For support on this firmware, you can create an Issue (if you believe it is a bug), or post on the Wanhao Google Group.

You should always ensure to include that you are using this firmware on your printer, for us or other experts to help you get what you need faster.

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