I got my setup with the DRV8825 working nicely. I even did a few test prints for my laser cutter using grbl and they came very precise. I have one question though. Earlier I was using the Allegro A4988 drivers and every time I'd switch on the supply I would get a holding torque which would prevent me from moving the axes manually. However with the DRV8825 drivers I can still move the machine manually when the supply is switched on. Is this normal? The driver setup is mostly the stock reference from the datasheet. I've attached the schematic of how they are wired in my setup.
I'm using NEMA 17 motors that support upto 1.7A per phase and with the current limit set at 1.5A (Vref is 0.75V with 0.1R sense resistors).