TMC2209 TinyG upgrade assembly instructions - Revision history

AnalysIR at 12:14, 6 May 2021

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	* Make sure all of the long headers are actually inserted into the female headers on the TinyG before testing or powering on. ''I made that mistake initially and was wondering why the Y axis was stuttering. :)''		* Make sure all of the long headers are actually inserted into the female headers on the TinyG before testing or powering on. ''I made that mistake initially and was wondering why the Y axis was stuttering. :)''
	* Ensure you have ~~recorded the~~ TinyG wiring before you take it apart, so that you can easily wire up the new PCB.		* Ensure you have made a record of and taken good photos of your TinyG wiring before you take it apart, so that you can easily wire up the new PCB.

AnalysIR at 12:12, 6 May 2021

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	# Before proceeding check all solder joints are good.		# Before proceeding check all solder joints are good.



			'''Gotchas'''

			* Make sure all of the long headers are actually inserted into the female headers on the TinyG before testing or powering on. ''I made that mistake initially and was wondering why the Y axis was stuttering. :)''
			* Ensure you have recorded the TinyG wiring before you take it apart, so that you can easily wire up the new PCB.

AnalysIR at 12:07, 6 May 2021

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	~~TMC2209 TinyG upgrade assembly instructions~~


	Here you can find the instruction for assembling your TMC2209 TinyG upgrade for LitePlacer, OpenPNP and other TinyG systems		Here you can find the instruction for assembling your TMC2209 TinyG upgrade for LitePlacer, OpenPNP and other TinyG systems

AnalysIR at 12:07, 6 May 2021

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	* 6 x Male 2.54mm pitch Headers (4 extra long)		* 6 x Male 2.54mm pitch Headers (4 extra long)
	* 12 x 2.54mm pitch Female Headers		* 12 x 2.54mm pitch Female Headers
	* 2 x 0805 red LEDs		* 2 x 0805 red LEDs ''(see Note 1 below)''
	* 2 x 0805 resistors (for LEDs) 4K7 & 56K		* 2 x 0805 resistors (for LEDs) 4K7 & 56K ''(see Note 1 below)''
	* 4 x TH capacitors (KEMET, 100uF 35V 105degC)		* 4 x TH capacitors (KEMET, 100uF 35V 105degC)
	* 2 x STD30NF06LT4 (STMicroelectronics N-Channel MOSFET)		* 2 x STD30NF06LT4 (STMicroelectronics N-Channel MOSFET) ''(see Note 1 below)''

	You are free to use equivalents where appropriate. (e.g. soldering wires directly to the PCB instead of using the terminals, or SMD caps instead of the TH ones above)		You are free to use equivalents where appropriate. (e.g. soldering wires directly to the PCB instead of using the terminals, or SMD caps instead of the TH ones above)

			''(Note 1: When components are ordered only the SMD parts above are pre-soldered. You will have to solder all of the Through-hole parts)''

	[[File:PCB_top.jpg]]		[[File:PCB_top.jpg]]

AnalysIR at 17:10, 30 April 2021

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	[[File:PCB_top.jpg]]		[[File:PCB_top.jpg]]
			PCB Top

	'''Steps'''		'''Steps'''
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	[[File:PCB_bottom.jpg]]		[[File:PCB_bottom.jpg]]
			PCB Bottom

	'''Differences for OpenPNP'''		'''Differences for OpenPNP'''

AnalysIR at 16:59, 30 April 2021

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	Here you can find the instruction for assembling your TMC2209 TinyG upgrade for LitePlacer, OpenPNP and other TinyG systems		Here you can find the instruction for assembling your TMC2209 TinyG upgrade for LitePlacer, OpenPNP and other TinyG systems

AnalysIR at 16:57, 30 April 2021

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	You are free to use equivalents where appropriate. (e.g. soldering wires directly to the PCB instead of using the terminals, or SMD caps instead of the TH ones above)		You are free to use equivalents where appropriate. (e.g. soldering wires directly to the PCB instead of using the terminals, or SMD caps instead of the TH ones above)

			[[File:PCB_top.jpg]]

	'''Steps'''		'''Steps'''
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	# Insert the jumpers into J18 & J20. The position for LitePlacer and OpenPNP are marked on the PCB. Make sure not to jumper the 3V3 or GND pins. Make sure you are happy with the connections for Z-max & Z-min by checking the connections on J19 with your DMM.		# Insert the jumpers into J18 & J20. The position for LitePlacer and OpenPNP are marked on the PCB. Make sure not to jumper the 3V3 or GND pins. Make sure you are happy with the connections for Z-max & Z-min by checking the connections on J19 with your DMM.
	# Before proceeding check all solder joints are good.		# Before proceeding check all solder joints are good.



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	* Steppers - Insert the upgraded steppers one at a time (with heat-sink) and test them out individually by jogging using LitePlacer or OpenPNP. Make sure the power is off each time before inserting the new drivers. Do not Home the machine until you have tested each motor individually.		* Steppers - Insert the upgraded steppers one at a time (with heat-sink) and test them out individually by jogging using LitePlacer or OpenPNP. Make sure the power is off each time before inserting the new drivers. Do not Home the machine until you have tested each motor individually.


			[[File:PCB_bottom.jpg]]

	'''Differences for OpenPNP'''		'''Differences for OpenPNP'''

AnalysIR at 16:53, 30 April 2021

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	* The Zmax/Zmin features may not be required, as they apply for LitePlacer/OpenPNP only. However, feel free to use them for other purposes.		* The Zmax/Zmin features may not be required, as they apply for LitePlacer/OpenPNP only. However, feel free to use them for other purposes.
	* The Solenoid & Pump switched may not be required. However, feel free to use them for other purposes.		* The Solenoid & Pump switched may not be required. However, feel free to use them for other purposes.
	* Motors - you may not need ot upgrade all 4 motors.		* Motors - you may not need to upgrade all 4 motors.

AnalysIR at 16:52, 30 April 2021

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	* [https://www.trinamic.com/products/integrated-circuits/details/tmc2209-la/ TMC2209] Data Sheet & Documentation		* [https://www.trinamic.com/products/integrated-circuits/details/tmc2209-la/ TMC2209] Data Sheet & Documentation
	* BigTreeTech [https://www.bigtree-tech.com/products/bigtreetech-tmc2209-v1-2-uart-stepper-motor-driver.html product page] (Stepper drivers are available cheaper via AliExpress)		* BigTreeTech [https://www.bigtree-tech.com/products/bigtreetech-tmc2209-v1-2-uart-stepper-motor-driver.html product page] (Stepper drivers are available cheaper via AliExpress)
	* Our Tindie Store		* Our Tindie [https://www.tindie.com/products/analysir/tmc2209-tinyg-upgrade-for-liteplacer-openpnp/ Store]

AnalysIR at 16:52, 30 April 2021

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	'''Other sources of information'''		'''Other sources of information'''

	* The initial thread on the LitePlacer forum is [https://liteplacer.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=6386&sid=183f47da7ddf19b33b3d9706a53de93d available here]. This has lots of relevant information from carbon-rod along with a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Di4Z6mQLL0E YouTube Video].		* The initial thread on the LitePlacer forum is [https://liteplacer.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=6386&sid=183f47da7ddf19b33b3d9706a53de93d available here]. This has lots of relevant information from carbon-rod along with a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Di4Z6mQLL0E YouTube Video]. Note: the LitePlacer performs much quieter than can be heard in the video, after the upgrade.
	* LitePlacer [https://www.liteplacer.com/ website]		* LitePlacer [https://www.liteplacer.com/ website]
	* [https://liteplacer.com/phpBB/index.php LitePlacer Forum]		* [https://liteplacer.com/phpBB/index.php LitePlacer Forum]
	* TinyG shop ~~and~~ website		* TinyG [https://synthetos.myshopify.com/products/tinyg shop], [https://synthetos.com/project/tinyg website], [https://github.com/synthetos/TinyG/wiki wiki] & [https://www.synthetos.com/forum/ forum]
	* [https://www.trinamic.com/products/integrated-circuits/details/tmc2209-la/ TMC2209] Data Sheet & Documentation		* [https://www.trinamic.com/products/integrated-circuits/details/tmc2209-la/ TMC2209] Data Sheet & Documentation
	* BigTreeTech [https://www.bigtree-tech.com/products/bigtreetech-tmc2209-v1-2-uart-stepper-motor-driver.html product page] (Stepper drivers are available cheaper via AliExpress)		* BigTreeTech [https://www.bigtree-tech.com/products/bigtreetech-tmc2209-v1-2-uart-stepper-motor-driver.html product page] (Stepper drivers are available cheaper via AliExpress)
	* Our Tindie Store		* Our Tindie Store