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Add a fuse #50

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matmaxgeds opened this issue Apr 3, 2018 · 5 comments
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Add a fuse #50

matmaxgeds opened this issue Apr 3, 2018 · 5 comments

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@matmaxgeds
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It would be great to explore a fuse to prevent the motor drivers burning out when e.g. the chain wraps and the sprockets get stuck as suggested here: https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/a-jam-burnt-the-motor-driver-board/3106/24

@blurfl
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blurfl commented Apr 3, 2018

It would be simple enough for a tester to put an in-line fuse holder in one of the M+/M- wires for each motor.

@matmaxgeds
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If we made up some with the connectors, that would also be a good retrofit option for those who already have boards - bonus points if it is resettable

@blurfl
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blurfl commented Apr 3, 2018

It will probably require s PCB for the male connector - it's only available as a board-mounted device

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The mating connector
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and pre-crimped pins for that connector
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The board would make a good place for the fuse holder, though.

@baverhey
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I was planning to add a fuse what would be the amperage needed and response time/curve?

@BarbourSmith
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I can't give you an exact correct answer, but my instinct says something that would blow after about 250ms at 3 amps is probably a good starting point. Feedback on if that is a good number would be awesome.

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