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Stepper Motor Buzzing but Axis Does Not Move
Power down, remove mechanical load, inspect belts, lead screws, connectors, motor wiring, driver current, and axis binding before commanding more movement.
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Step completion
- 1Stop commands if the axis is colliding or the motor heats rapidly.Not completed
- 2Power off before plugging or unplugging a stepper motor.Not completed
- 3Move the axis by hand according to the manufacturer procedure and check for binding.Not completed
- 4Inspect belts, pulleys, lead screws, couplers, wheels, rails, and endstops.Not completed
- 5Reseat the motor and mainboard connectors with power disconnected.Not completed
- 6Check the cable through its entire moving path.Not completed
- 7Return custom current, microstep, and acceleration values to a known profile.Not completed
- 8Use manufacturer diagnostics or qualified service to separate motor and driver faults.Not completed
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Verification test
- Model
- Small representative test print
- Setup
- Use the same printer, material, slicer and key settings as the failed model.
- Pass
- The original symptom is absent and the target feature is repeatable.
- If unchanged
- The symptom remains in the same location or stage.
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