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12 Mar 2019 23:25 #128472
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I hope i ask this correctly.... I am using KL5056 D Stepper drivers, the drivers dip switch are set at 4 micro steps and 800 steps/rev..
But as i try to configure linuxcnc for my current set up, the settings i want in linuxcnc should be
200 Motor Steps Per Revolution
2 Driver Microstepping..
Do i need to change the driver steppers dip switch to the settings i want in linuxcnc so they both match??
But as i try to configure linuxcnc for my current set up, the settings i want in linuxcnc should be
200 Motor Steps Per Revolution
2 Driver Microstepping..
Do i need to change the driver steppers dip switch to the settings i want in linuxcnc so they both match??
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13 Mar 2019 00:11 #128473
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I would set LinuxCNC to suit the drivers.
If you have different microstep ratios in the driver and in LinuxCNC then your axes will move twice as far (or half as far) as they should.
It's fairly easy to work out if that is the case, it isn't a subtle error.
If you have different microstep ratios in the driver and in LinuxCNC then your axes will move twice as far (or half as far) as they should.
It's fairly easy to work out if that is the case, it isn't a subtle error.
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13 Mar 2019 00:13 #128474
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so the drivers and linuxcnc should be the same settings,
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13 Mar 2019 00:43 #128475
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Yes.so the drivers and linuxcnc should be the same settings,
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13 Mar 2019 12:02 #128503
by pl7i92
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in genral Linuxcnc works on SCALE so it is the Number of steps per Unit
meaning steps/mm or steps/inch
THIS is PRINTED almost at the bottom of the Stepconfwizard
so you can controll this as you caculate your Hardware and softwarestepping
THE wizards calculate also for you but only to check
200Steps/Motor 4Microsteps -> 800steps/rev
pitch Ballscrew 2005/1605 -> 5mm
so you got 800/5 -> SCALE 160Steps/mm
meaning steps/mm or steps/inch
THIS is PRINTED almost at the bottom of the Stepconfwizard
so you can controll this as you caculate your Hardware and softwarestepping
THE wizards calculate also for you but only to check
200Steps/Motor 4Microsteps -> 800steps/rev
pitch Ballscrew 2005/1605 -> 5mm
so you got 800/5 -> SCALE 160Steps/mm
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13 Mar 2019 14:12 #128517
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I really appreciate all the help i get from all on this site, its always been a great resource for me...
some of this I just do not understand and i apologize for that...When I read the manual it does not help me all the time, but i always try it first...
In my case do the step drivers dip pin need to be changed or does the linuxcnc only allow what you put in the config...
example, my step driver are set at 4 micor steps and 800 steps/rev..
but in linuxcnc in the config i input 200 microstep and 2 microstepping...
does linuxcnc only allow the 200/2 or do the mix match of numbers cause issues at the table,
thanks for the help in advance,
some of this I just do not understand and i apologize for that...When I read the manual it does not help me all the time, but i always try it first...
In my case do the step drivers dip pin need to be changed or does the linuxcnc only allow what you put in the config...
example, my step driver are set at 4 micor steps and 800 steps/rev..
but in linuxcnc in the config i input 200 microstep and 2 microstepping...
does linuxcnc only allow the 200/2 or do the mix match of numbers cause issues at the table,
thanks for the help in advance,
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13 Mar 2019 14:29 #128520
by andypugh
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It's been a long time since I set up a stepper machine, but I am pretty sure you can put any microstep ratio you want in the Stepconf setup wizard.
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13 Mar 2019 15:31 #128527
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That is wrong, you need to set the microstepping the same as in your drives, so 4.
Linuxcnc allows any numbers there, but it is easier for you to understand if you stick with the normal values like
motor 200 step/rev
microstepping 4
pulley/teeth 1 and 1 if you have direct drive ballscrews
and 5mm if you are using the usual 1605 or 2005 screws.
You can also manually edit the ini file and enter 160 for scale. You get the same result as PL7i92 pointed out.
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but in linuxcnc in the config i input 200 microstep and 2 microstepping...
does linuxcnc only allow the 200/2 or do the mix match of numbers cause issues at the table,
That is wrong, you need to set the microstepping the same as in your drives, so 4.
Linuxcnc allows any numbers there, but it is easier for you to understand if you stick with the normal values like
motor 200 step/rev
microstepping 4
pulley/teeth 1 and 1 if you have direct drive ballscrews
and 5mm if you are using the usual 1605 or 2005 screws.
You can also manually edit the ini file and enter 160 for scale. You get the same result as PL7i92 pointed out.
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13 Mar 2019 16:07 #128534
by pl7i92
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@sandman
can you tell us your hardware bihind the STEPPER
Timingbelt direct tread pitch
gearing
so we can get more into your required setup
it is mutch easyer then you think
can you tell us your hardware bihind the STEPPER
Timingbelt direct tread pitch
gearing
so we can get more into your required setup
it is mutch easyer then you think
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13 Mar 2019 19:44 #128540
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using 1.8 Degree high torque 280 ox motors.
X drive is acme lead screw 8mm from open builds parts store
Y drive is a dual drive using two motors and on a acme lead screw 8mm from Open builds store
z axis acme lead screw 8mm
X drive is acme lead screw 8mm from open builds parts store
Y drive is a dual drive using two motors and on a acme lead screw 8mm from Open builds store
z axis acme lead screw 8mm
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