Marlin 1.1.9, TMC2130 V1.1, no movement (7 replies)

Hi,

after fighting a 32-bit Chinese controller for a year it finally decided to even blow some mosfets, so I now upgrade my printer to a simple RAMPS 1.4 on 24V with TMC2130 V1.1 drivers. Should be nice. I set everything up, all sensors and the hotend are working. Now I need the axles (and the extruder) to move. But they refuse.

I went through the Configuration.h (besides the usual settings for endstops and CoreXY and such), starting at line 540:

 * Stepper Drivers
 *
 * These settings allow Marlin to tune stepper driver timing and enable advanced options for
 * stepper drivers that support them. You may also override timing options in Configuration_adv.h.
 *
 * A4988 is assumed for unspecified drivers.
 *
 * Options: A4988, DRV8825, LV8729, L6470, TB6560, TB6600, TMC2100,
 *          TMC2130, TMC2130_STANDALONE, TMC2208, TMC2208_STANDALONE,
 *          TMC26X,  TMC26X_STANDALONE,  TMC2660, TMC2660_STANDALONE,
 *          TMC5130, TMC5130_STANDALONE
 * :['A4988', 'DRV8825', 'LV8729', 'L6470', 'TB6560', 'TB6600', 'TMC2100', 'TMC2130', 'TMC2130_STANDALONE', 'TMC2208', 'TMC2208_STANDALONE', 'TMC26X', 'TMC26X_STANDALONE', 'TMC2660', 'TMC2660_STANDALONE', 'TMC5130', 'TMC5130_STANDALONE']
 */
#define X_DRIVER_TYPE  TMC2130
#define Y_DRIVER_TYPE  TMC2130
#define Z_DRIVER_TYPE  TMC2130
//#define X2_DRIVER_TYPE A4988
//#define Y2_DRIVER_TYPE A4988
//#define Z2_DRIVER_TYPE A4988
#define E0_DRIVER_TYPE TMC2130
//#define E1_DRIVER_TYPE A4988
//#define E2_DRIVER_TYPE A4988
//#define E3_DRIVER_TYPE A4988
//#define E4_DRIVER_TYPE A4988

In Configuration_adv.h, from line 1081:

/**
 * To use TMC2130 stepper drivers in SPI mode connect your SPI pins to
 * the hardware SPI interface on your board and define the required CS pins
 * in your `pins_MYBOARD.h` file. (e.g., RAMPS 1.4 uses AUX3 pins `X_CS_PIN 53`, `Y_CS_PIN 49`, etc.).
 * You may also use software SPI if you wish to use general purpose IO pins.
 *
 * You'll also need the TMC2130Stepper Arduino library
 * (https://github.com/teemuatlut/TMC2130Stepper).
 *
 * To use TMC2208 stepper UART-configurable stepper drivers
 * connect #_SERIAL_TX_PIN to the driver side PDN_UART pin with a 1K resistor.
 * To use the reading capabilities, also connect #_SERIAL_RX_PIN
 * to PDN_UART without a resistor.
 * The drivers can also be used with hardware serial.
 *
 * You'll also need the TMC2208Stepper Arduino library
 * (https://github.com/teemuatlut/TMC2208Stepper).
 */
#if HAS_TRINAMIC

  #define R_SENSE           0.11  // R_sense resistor for SilentStepStick2130
  #define HOLD_MULTIPLIER   0.25  // Scales down the holding current from run current
  #define INTERPOLATE       true  // Interpolate X/Y/Z_MICROSTEPS to 256

  #define X_CURRENT          800  // rms current in mA. Multiply by 1.41 for peak current.
  #define X_MICROSTEPS         1  // 0..256

  #define Y_CURRENT          800
  #define Y_MICROSTEPS         1

  #define Z_CURRENT          800
  #define Z_MICROSTEPS         1

  #define X2_CURRENT         800
  #define X2_MICROSTEPS       16

  #define Y2_CURRENT         800
  #define Y2_MICROSTEPS       16

  #define Z2_CURRENT         800
  #define Z2_MICROSTEPS       16

  #define E0_CURRENT         800
  #define E0_MICROSTEPS        1

  #define E1_CURRENT         800
  #define E1_MICROSTEPS       16

  #define E2_CURRENT         800
  #define E2_MICROSTEPS       16

  #define E3_CURRENT         800
  #define E3_MICROSTEPS       16

  #define E4_CURRENT         800
  #define E4_MICROSTEPS       16

  /**
   * Use software SPI for TMC2130.
   * The default SW SPI pins are defined the respective pins files,
   * but you can override or define them here.
   */
  #define TMC_USE_SW_SPI
  //#define TMC_SW_MOSI       -1
  //#define TMC_SW_MISO       -1
  //#define TMC_SW_SCK        -1

  /**
   * Use Trinamic's ultra quiet stepping mode.
   * When disabled, Marlin will use spreadCycle stepping mode.
   */
  #define STEALTHCHOP

  /**
   * Monitor Trinamic TMC2130 and TMC2208 drivers for error conditions,
   * like overtemperature and short to ground. TMC2208 requires hardware serial.
   * In the case of overtemperature Marlin can decrease the driver current until error condition clears.
   * Other detected conditions can be used to stop the current print.
   * Relevant g-codes:
   * M906 - Set or get motor current in milliamps using axis codes X, Y, Z, E. Report values if no axis codes given.
   * M911 - Report stepper driver overtemperature pre-warn condition.
   * M912 - Clear stepper driver overtemperature pre-warn condition flag.
   * M122 S0/1 - Report driver parameters (Requires TMC_DEBUG)
   */
  //#define MONITOR_DRIVER_STATUS

  #if ENABLED(MONITOR_DRIVER_STATUS)
    #define CURRENT_STEP_DOWN     50  // [mA]
    #define REPORT_CURRENT_CHANGE
    #define STOP_ON_ERROR
  #endif

  /**
   * The driver will switch to spreadCycle when stepper speed is over HYBRID_THRESHOLD.
   * This mode allows for faster movements at the expense of higher noise levels.
   * STEALTHCHOP needs to be enabled.
   * M913 X/Y/Z/E to live tune the setting
   */
  //#define HYBRID_THRESHOLD

  #define X_HYBRID_THRESHOLD     100  // [mm/s]
  #define X2_HYBRID_THRESHOLD    100
  #define Y_HYBRID_THRESHOLD     100
  #define Y2_HYBRID_THRESHOLD    100
  #define Z_HYBRID_THRESHOLD       3
  #define Z2_HYBRID_THRESHOLD      3
  #define E0_HYBRID_THRESHOLD     30
  #define E1_HYBRID_THRESHOLD     30
  #define E2_HYBRID_THRESHOLD     30
  #define E3_HYBRID_THRESHOLD     30
  #define E4_HYBRID_THRESHOLD     30

  /**
   * Use stallGuard2 to sense an obstacle and trigger an endstop.
   * You need to place a wire from the driver's DIAG1 pin to the X/Y endstop pin.
   * X, Y, and Z homing will always be done in spreadCycle mode.
   *
   * X/Y/Z_HOMING_SENSITIVITY is used for tuning the trigger sensitivity.
   * Higher values make the system LESS sensitive.
   * Lower value make the system MORE sensitive.
   * Too low values can lead to false positives, while too high values will collide the axis without triggering.
   * It is advised to set X/Y/Z_HOME_BUMP_MM to 0.
   * M914 X/Y/Z to live tune the setting
   */
  //#define SENSORLESS_HOMING // TMC2130 only

  #if ENABLED(SENSORLESS_HOMING)
    #define X_HOMING_SENSITIVITY  8
    #define Y_HOMING_SENSITIVITY  8
    #define Z_HOMING_SENSITIVITY  8
    #define X_HOME_BUMP_MM        0
    #define Y_HOME_BUMP_MM        0
    #define Z_HOME_BUMP_MM        0
  #endif

  /**
   * Enable M122 debugging command for TMC stepper drivers.
   * M122 S0/1 will enable continous reporting.
   */
  #define TMC_DEBUG

  /**
   * M915 Z Axis Calibration
   *
   * - Adjust Z stepper current,
   * - Drive the Z axis to its physical maximum, and
   * - Home Z to account for the lost steps.
   *
   * Use M915 Snn to specify the current.
   * Use M925 Znn to add extra Z height to Z_MAX_POS.
   */
  //#define TMC_Z_CALIBRATION
  #if ENABLED(TMC_Z_CALIBRATION)
    #define CALIBRATION_CURRENT 250
    #define CALIBRATION_EXTRA_HEIGHT 10
  #endif

  /**
   * You can set your own advanced settings by filling in predefined functions.
   * A list of available functions can be found on the library github page
   * [github.com]
   * [github.com]
   *
   * Example:
   * #define TMC_ADV() { \
   *   stepperX.diag0_temp_prewarn(1); \
   *   stepperY.interpolate(0); \
   * }
   */
  #define TMC_ADV() {  }

#endif // TMC2130 || TMC2208

And beause I use the RepRap Discount Full Graphics controller and SD, I relocated the X and Y call pins to 44 and 64:

// Steppers
//
#define X_STEP_PIN         54
#define X_DIR_PIN          55
#define X_ENABLE_PIN       38
#ifndef X_CS_PIN
  #define X_CS_PIN         44
#endif

#define Y_STEP_PIN         60
#define Y_DIR_PIN          61
#define Y_ENABLE_PIN       56
#ifndef Y_CS_PIN
  #define Y_CS_PIN         64
#endif

#define Z_STEP_PIN         46
#define Z_DIR_PIN          48
#define Z_ENABLE_PIN       62
#ifndef Z_CS_PIN
  #define Z_CS_PIN         40
#endif

#define E0_STEP_PIN        26
#define E0_DIR_PIN         28
#define E0_ENABLE_PIN      24
#ifndef E0_CS_PIN
  #define E0_CS_PIN        42
#endif

#define E1_STEP_PIN        36
#define E1_DIR_PIN         34
#define E1_ENABLE_PIN      30
#ifndef E1_CS_PIN
  #define E1_CS_PIN        44
#endif

When I start the machine, everything seems OK. As said, sensors and hotend work. But no movement. When I ask M122, this is what I get in return:

SENDING:M122
		X	Y	Z	E0
Enabled		false	false	false	false
Set current	800	800	800	800
RMS current	795	795	795	795
MAX current	1121	1121	1121	1121
Run current	25/31	25/31	25/31	25/31
Hold current	6/31	6/31	6/31	6/31
CS actual		31/31	31/31	31/31	31/31
PWM scale		255	255	255	255
vsense		1=.18	1=.18	1=.18	1=.18
stealthChop	true	true	true	true
msteps		0	0	0	0
tstep		4294967295	4294967295	4294967295	4294967295
pwm
threshold		0	0	0	0
[mm/s]		-	-	-	-
OT prewarn	true	true	true	true
OT prewarn has
been triggered	false	false	false	false
off time		15	15	15	15
blank time	54	54	54	54
hysteresis
-end		12	12	12	12
-start		8	8	8	8
Stallguard thrs	0	0	0	0
DRVSTATUS	X	Y	Z	E0
stallguard		X	X	X	X
sg_result		1023	1023	1023	1023
fsactive		X	X	X	X
stst		X	X	X	X
olb		X	X	X	X
ola		X	X	X	X
s2gb		X	X	X	X
s2ga		X	X	X	X
otpw		X	X	X	X
ot		X	X	X	X
Driver registers:	X = 0xFF:FF:FF:FF
	Y = 0xFF:FF:FF:FF
	Z = 0xFF:FF:FF:FF
	E0 = 0xFF:FF:FF:FF

It seems weird to me the enable is false, I don't think it should. But I don't know how to fix that.

I used no jumpers on the RAMPS board (hence the low number of steps per mm you can find above) and I removed the pin following Dir and Step (with the little gear) as I read somewhere that should help. I can easily solder them back, I just heated the pin and pushed it up.

Where to look next? All help is appreciated, I just want to have a reliable printer again after a year of many longer prints failing.

Cheers,

Hugo