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Razor
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What does "Disable Steppers" do and when would you use it?

I'm sure there's something completely obvious that I am missing. "Disable Steppers" is an option in the Settings menu, but I can't find anything, anywhere, of why and when you would want to use it. Every video I watch, people move the X, Y, and Z without ever "disabling" the steppers, or even mentioning the importance of doing it.

Can someone please explain? Thanks!

Best Answer by cwbullet:

When you start a print or calibration, you cannot move the print head.  The steppers are "activated".  If you disable the steppers, you can move it manually.  

Mini+MK3S+XL 5 Tool

Posted : 27/09/2022 10:17 pm
cwbullet
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RE: What does "Disable Steppers" do and when would you use it?

When you start a print or calibration, you cannot move the print head.  The steppers are "activated".  If you disable the steppers, you can move it manually.  

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Chuck H
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Posted : 28/09/2022 10:29 am
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Razor
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Topic starter answered:
RE: What does "Disable Steppers" do and when would you use it?

That makes sense. Never had to do that, but when the time comes, I now know what to do. 😉

Mini+MK3S+XL 5 Tool

Posted : 28/09/2022 1:17 pm
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