Getting the code right

I finally am at the point of wiring everything together and start printing. I knew from

the beginning this would be one of the most difficult parts of this build, as well as one

I could learn from the most. I started out by wiring everything up and plugging it into

the computer. I uploaded the MARLIN code with its stock settings (not set up for my

printer, more on this later), and opened the host software (that I haven't used before).

It easily recognized the printer, and the small Led began blinking on the control

board. I clicked the up button and hoped for the best. Instead of the smooth and quick

motion I heard a knocking in the motors. Quickly I unplugged the power and tried

again. I tried moving a different axis by clicking the home icon. Quickly the Y axis

zipped across its rails and hit the back of the printer. The motor kept trying to spin but

was cut short by me turning of the power. We packed everything away for the night.

During my down time at school, and a little while over the afternoon scouring

the internet for sources. I found out 3 rules you are supposed to follow.

1) Don't plug in anything while the power is on

2) Adjust the drivers to change the voltage needed for the motor

3) Only plug in one motor at once

All of these sources warned of burning out motors, drivers, and other electronics, all

of which I hoped I hadn't done, as I didn't follow any of these rules the night before.

To my glee, nothing was burnt out and broken, perhaps luck was on my side.

Anyway, I am planning on going through the code this weekend to accommodate my

printers settings.  I am really hoping to get things figured out so I can get going on

printing things, after all the deadline is closing in.

I also have finished the extruder with the exception of the hotend destined to arrive on

Monday.