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Power a duet without components

Posted by Gaou

Gaou

Power a duet without components
January 19, 2016 03:54AM

Registered: 9 years ago
Posts: 294

Guys i was wondering if i could damage my duet if i ll start plugging some of the things i have. I mean i only have one stepper and the heaters . If i plugged them is it possible to damage the board? Also if i plugged them without the sensors ( endstops, proximity, thermistors ) will it work ?

I also think it would be ok to just power it on through the usb power and upload firmware . Am i wrong ?

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dc42

Re: Power a duet without components
January 19, 2016 04:01AM

Registered: 10 years ago
Posts: 14,672

It won't harm it not to have stepper motors connected. Yes you can power it from USB, upload the firmware and test the web interface - except that if you use a laptop to connect the USB, the laptop may not provide enough USB power. So best use a desktop PC or a USB hub.

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VDX

Re: Power a duet without components
January 19, 2016 01:03PM

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... but never unplugg or connect stepper with power ON - this will most likely kill the driver eye rolling smiley

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