Power supply wiring and testing

LowRider CNC Troubleshooting
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jackpot 3 based lowrider v4,

I was nervous, not seeing any indication about pin 1 orientation for any of the ribbon connectors, but I see that someone in the forums pointed out if those are reversed, the motors will just go the wrong way, so… so far so good.

I tried plugging in for the first test, (after eventually finding the forum advice to cut the barrel, strip and use the supplied connector.) No lights, no signs of life, no wifi appears.

I then tried a usb connection to my Macbook, just to see if I could see anything that way, and suddenly I get led active on the board and a visible wifi network. I connect a browser, no motor feedback or anything like that. Guessing I did a bad job stripping and connecting the main power wires? Restrip and reconnect?

Thanks!

-ML

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Are you asking or did you restrict the wires?

You really need to take time and make sure you connect the power supply leads correct,plus wire + to plus and minus- to minus. Use a multimeter to confirm before you power on

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The USB connection provides enough voltage to run the logic components on the controller but not enough to move the motors. Under normal conditions you’ll want to run just from the power supply (once you get that wiring sorted out).

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Yep, will do. I’ll test and likely reconnect the power-ins this weekend.

Thanks!