diff --git a/docs/WIRING.md b/docs/WIRING.md index 43962c5..824f881 100644 --- a/docs/WIRING.md +++ b/docs/WIRING.md @@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ I switched to some linear encoders that have a D-sub connector. They are also 5V The DB37 cable contains drive signals and motor encoder signals. -*This pinout was determined by probing. I'm not sure what some of the pins do; some of the pins labelled GND or 5V might actually be an index pulse or something.* +*This pinout was determined by probing. I'm not sure what some of the pins do; some of the ??? pins might actually be an index pulse or something.* | Pin | Signal | Notes | @@ -174,7 +174,9 @@ A custom `M101` and `M102` g code enables/disables the z-axis. | +0.5 | 75 % | half forward | | +1.0 | 100 % | full forward | -When the enable line is deasserted the pwmgen output is forced off (not 50%), so the amp sees a distinct disabled state vs. "commanded zero". +When the enable line is deasserted the pwmgen output is forced off (not 50%), so the amp sees a distinct disabled state vs. "commanded zero". You can hear the drives hum/whine at the 50% state. + +**WARNING: ENABLING THE DRIVE WITH THE PWM DISCONNECTED WILL SHOW AS A 0% DUTY CYCLE - CAUSING THE DRIVE TO RUN FULL REVERSE!** ### Enable