erniehatt
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Joined: Fri Jul 24, 2015 5:31 pm

Motor drivers

Hi, which is the best driver for I3 printer.
DRV8825 or A4988. Thanks
skbigelo
Posts: 2
Joined: Thu Dec 17, 2015 11:21 pm

Re: Motor drivers

DRV8825 has higher drive current capability (2.5A vs. A4988 of 2A). You won't use the 2.5A, but it means the DRV8825 will not overheat as quickly.

Also, the DRV8825 can drive in 1/32 steps, so you get twice the resolution. You'll need to wire it correctly for this, and you'll need to configure your firmware for this.
tom
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Joined: Wed Dec 10, 2014 1:03 pm
Location: Germany

Re: Motor drivers

I use TMC2100
erniehatt
Posts: 140
Joined: Fri Jul 24, 2015 5:31 pm

Re: Motor drivers

Sorry for the late reply.
Thanks for the info.

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