how to change stepper drivers to 5160

how do i change driver to tmc5160
6 Replies
Louis
Louis3w ago
when i change it in ratos.cfg it does not work its looking for a cs_pin do i need to put it in uart or spi
MDFPereira
MDFPereira3w ago
In the configurator. Not on any file. Configurator takes care of all the details for you 5160 ONLY work on spi. The don’t have uart
Louis
Louis3w ago
found it thanks ive got nema 23 3A steppers can i put it on a 5160 driver if i choose generic stepper it tells me im over current i want to use them for the x and y i know its overkill what do you think
MDFPereira
MDFPereira3w ago
You will need to include any motors in the config. After everything done, add the new motors config in the bottom of printer.cfg and it will override. But make sure you are inside the margins both of the driver and the motor. Motor should not be an issue but drivers can limit the current used. If @miklschmidt finds it ok I can include the motors in the config
miklschmidt
miklschmidt3w ago
no need, just use the generic stepper and ignore the current warning
Louis
Louis3w ago
thank you so much for all your help you guys are legends I know I ask a lot of dumb questions but I'm new to this you got a great product