#BL Touch Blinking red upon startup

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burnt ether
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I recently replaced my bl touch and this new one is blinking red as soon as i plug it in. i cannot send it commands to drop or raise the pin and when i try to home all on my ender 5 plus, it does not stop the bed from raising to the point that it slams into the nozzle. Any help is appreciated! Im using an ender 5 plus with a microswiss ng direct drive extruder, silent motherboard and a magnetic build plate. I am running the printer through my sonic pad

snow fernBOT
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It sounds like there might be an issue with the new BLTouch installation or configuration. Here are a few troubleshooting steps you can try:

  1. Check the wiring: Ensure that all wires are properly connected and seated in their respective pins. Double-check the connections against the BLTouch installation guide or manufacturer's instructions.
  2. Firmware configuration: Verify that the BLTouch is properly configured in your printer's firmware. Make sure you have the correct pins defined and the correct probe type selected.
  3. Check the BLTouch status: The blinking red light indicates an error or issue with the BLTouch. Refer to the BLTouch documentation or contact the manufacturer to decipher the specific error code and troubleshoot accordingly.
  4. Probe adjustment: Ensure that the BLTouch probe is correctly aligned and at the appropriate height. Adjust the probe so that it triggers at the desired height without hitting the nozzle or bed when activated.
  5. Test the probe independentl...
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burnt ether
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bruh