Hard stop homing
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25 Dec 2025 03:15 #340478
by tommylight
Replied by tommylight on topic Hard stop homing
OK since this has gotten some interest, there are two methods of using hard stops for homing without messing with the drives at all, for DC brushed motors:
1. using hal sensors wired to inputs (be it Mesa or Pico or parallel), more windings around the sensor = more sensitive
2. using REED switches wired to inputs ...., again more windings = more sensitive
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There are two types of hal sensors, those with variable output and the on/off type, latter is easier to use for this use case.
Sensors should be wound with only one motor wire, not both.
1. using hal sensors wired to inputs (be it Mesa or Pico or parallel), more windings around the sensor = more sensitive
2. using REED switches wired to inputs ...., again more windings = more sensitive
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There are two types of hal sensors, those with variable output and the on/off type, latter is easier to use for this use case.
Sensors should be wound with only one motor wire, not both.
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25 Dec 2025 04:17 #340482
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Replied by NWE on topic Hard stop homing
I can't wait to try that. I have tons of cheap inductive proximity sensors (well, more like a couple handfuls). Coil one motor power lead around it. Great idea. Cheap and simple. Thanks!
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