Hey I am a bit confused with powering RAMPS 1.4, coudn't find clear answer for me yet.
I am using RAMPS 1.4 to control my CNCmachine, before I start to test out all stepper motors I need to be sure I understand it correctly. I want to test it with pronterface, so I need to have my USB cable pluged, it means I power my RAMPS with USB(I need connection with PC to control by pronterface) , but I need to Supply 12V for Stepper motors. If I have diode D1 and D2 soldered is it safe?
"Power Supply with diode
If your board has a 1N4004 diode soldered in, do not apply more than 12 V to it" --< 12V from Power supply + USB supply Is it ok?
I am using RAMPS 1.4 to control my CNCmachine, before I start to test out all stepper motors I need to be sure I understand it correctly. I want to test it with pronterface, so I need to have my USB cable pluged, it means I power my RAMPS with USB(I need connection with PC to control by pronterface) , but I need to Supply 12V for Stepper motors. If I have diode D1 and D2 soldered is it safe?
"Power Supply with diode
If your board has a 1N4004 diode soldered in, do not apply more than 12 V to it" --< 12V from Power supply + USB supply Is it ok?