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jack.t4
(@jack-t4)
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Y and X-axis stepper motors overheating

I just finished assembling my Prusa i3 MK2S and printed the Adalinda dragon. During the 7 hour print, the X and Y stepper motors got really hot (I could only touch it for 2-3 seconds). The print came out beautifully, with no skipped steps, but I'm afraid I'm damaging the motors. The extruder motor and Z-axis were only warm.

What is causing this increase in temperature? Do I have to lower the voltage on the stepper drivers?

Thanks

Posted : 24/09/2017 11:24 am
henrik.w
(@henrik-w)
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Re: Y and X-axis stepper motors overheating

Hello Jack!

I think you are alright - my stepper motors are also very hot. The motors get hot by intense operation and they draw current all the time when they operate or are standing still (fixing position).

/Henrik

Posted : 25/09/2017 12:07 pm
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