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Stepper Motor Versions (N4 & N4 Pro)

HalfManBear edited this page Feb 8, 2024 · 1 revision

Install Preparation (N4 & N4 Pro Models Only):

During the initial setup, you'll be asked for two key details:
The current for the stepper motors and the PCB version.
Be aware that these two models come with various stepper motors and PCB versions.

Caution:

Incorrectly setting the motor current can cause irreversible damage, so verify your selections carefully.

Determining Stepper Motor Current:

Choose one of these methods to determine your motor's current:

1. Serial Number:

Refer to the barcode on your printer.
Models before July 2023 (Neptune 4) or June 2023 (Neptune 4 Pro) use 0.8A steppers; later models use 1.2A steppers.

Serial Number Info

2. Printer.cfg File:

Look in the "TMC UART configuration" section of the printer.cfg file that came with your printer.
The run_current for stepper_x and stepper_y will show "0.8" or "1.0 to 1.2".

3. Stepper Inscription:

Check the inscription on the X/Y stepper motors. "BJ42D15-26V77" indicates 0.8A, and "BJ42D22-53V04" indicates 1.2A.

Stepper Model No

Determining the PCB Version:

When you access the eMMC, note the PCB / Main-board's version number, which will be either V1.0 or V1.1.
See here for images of each variant.

Mainboard Versions