Does anyone know if this backpowering problem can cause static shock when touching the printer ?
I did not implement the tape trick yet, but i'm gonna do it as soon as my current print is over.
Usually not. We are dealing with low voltages here. Depending on the Printer up to 24V. For the USB line it's just 5V
You may have static issues if you have a less quality power supply for the Pi with a improper isolation between mains and the low voltage side.
I've got a brand new Ender 3 Pro with MeanWell PSU (or at least it's supposed to be, didn't open it yet).
My Pi is a 3B Rev2 with the official power supply i got a that time. I'm beggining to wonder if that's not just my SecretLab gaming chair which is charging me up (it's got that "SoftWeave" Fabric and not the usual fake leather). But i didn't got that much static before getting the printer.
The latter one could be the cause. The printer should be earthed via the power supply and further on the Pi via the USB cable.
The printer has some bare metal parts that are grounded, so the possibility to get discharged at the printer is there. I assume you don't get that static shock when you come right into the room?
I must admit i didn't pay attention to when i was coming back into the room. I just taped the 5v pin and i'm gonna be more aware of those static shock if they still happen.
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CR10 V2 (the V2.5.2 board) backpowers, but it still runs. (I'm running one now that's not connected to the printer, it's being powered by a Pi 4.)
Running Cura on the computer that connects to the server has a problem, though. The developer evidently isn't aware that you should open a serial port only when you have to communicate with it. After that, it should be closed.)
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geeetech aluminum i3 pro
sanguinololu card
if the power supply is off the fans and the display remain on because there is power from the USB cable connected to the rasberry
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USB on/off hubs or switches work as well. Many of them only cut the 5v but allow the data lanes through.
i can add the creality cr30 as well, but am using one of the usb power blocking adapters
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I belive the "Tenlog Hands 2" has this issue.
I've not yet set up octopi on it, but I did notice even when powered off, the UI on the printer was usable when attached to a computer.
I suspect all of Tenlog's printers have this, but I only have the one.
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You can add the BTT SKR Mini E3 V2.0 board. It also backpowers.
doesn't BTT boards have a jumper that you can switch to avoid powering over USB?
Creality Sermoon D1 also has this problem.
I found a relatively easy fix using a dremel with a small burring wheel, and went through the apeture in the top of the USB 2 male. I would recommend this fix for everyone as I almost stuffed my Voxelab Aquila by plugging in a USB supply.
Make sure to mark these non-power cables as I have:
I have discovered that my Ender 3v2 will trigger an alert about a thermal runway — on a printer that it powered off. So now my post-print hygiene includes pulling the USB cable (USB micro B in the year of our lord 2023?).
I just found out that the SKR Mini E3 v3 also backpowers. Just posting this to let other know in the future.
How interesting, I have several CR-10S machines upgraded to the SKR Mini E3 v3. Only one is giving me random disconnects via wifi. My log shows a variety of DNS issues trying to connect to Obico. The only 2 CR-10S machines are not experiencing any issues. To make my life more interesting, i also have a CR-10S Pro v2 that is on your list. I've learned to power on the machine first, then connect the cable. Thus far, the only thing I have noted on that device is some laggy video.
I've read thru the comments but really haven't seen an "Idiot's guide on how to fix this" in the cable yet. Help =)
Unsurprisingly the Sovol SV04 is also one that back powers because they use a Creality sourced board.
Amazon has little adapters that remove the power connection. Alternatively, you could cut the end off the cable and resolder 3 out of 4 wires to a new connector.
This is what I bought:
https://www.amazon.com/PortaPow-Cased-Power-Blocker-Single/dp/B094FYL9QT
This is a decent alternative too.