I know this is a long dead thread on the forum, but I believe my issue directly relates to your large original response to Charlie.
I am running the Sanguinololu and got over the hurdle of getting firmware onto the board. As of right now, I cannot move X,Y,Z or the E motor. You mentioned needing the 12v power hookup to make them move, which I understand. I have the power plugged in as well as the USB (of course, otherwise it would never connect to Pronterface)
I figure I have a problem with the board (bought it as part of the Eventorbot kit), or the wire terminals, or the wires themselves, or my solder points, or the wire order (which I was told to modify as part of the installation of everything as it came as a DIY kit). I doubt it is a problem with every motor, wire, solder point though, as it is an issue that stops them all from working.
Which makes me come back to the board or the way the board distributes power to the motors. I have Sangunololu v1.3
Again, sorry to revive a long dead thread :/
I am running the Sanguinololu and got over the hurdle of getting firmware onto the board. As of right now, I cannot move X,Y,Z or the E motor. You mentioned needing the 12v power hookup to make them move, which I understand. I have the power plugged in as well as the USB (of course, otherwise it would never connect to Pronterface)
I figure I have a problem with the board (bought it as part of the Eventorbot kit), or the wire terminals, or the wires themselves, or my solder points, or the wire order (which I was told to modify as part of the installation of everything as it came as a DIY kit). I doubt it is a problem with every motor, wire, solder point though, as it is an issue that stops them all from working.
Which makes me come back to the board or the way the board distributes power to the motors. I have Sangunololu v1.3
Again, sorry to revive a long dead thread :/