How to control brake before moving ?

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1 year 3 months ago #332228 by PCW
The gcode (M62,M63,M66) method with digital I/O will work for any motion but you need to change the gcode.

 

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1 year 3 months ago #332237 by Aciera
The usual reason for brakes on non-indexing axes is to avoid unwanted motion when a driver is disabled. So, my first question would be as to why the motors on your machine need to have the brake applied while the motor drive is enabled.

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1 year 3 months ago #332243 by pippin88
Why do you need to control the brake like this?

Stepper motors have full torque at 0rpm. If the stepper is powered you should not need the brake. Brake should be turned off when the CNC is powered on, then brake should reactivate when CNC is powered down.

Or is this a brake for 4th axis machining?

Brakes integrated into steppers or servos are not designed to be used for machining, they are jus to hold axis position when the motor is off. Usually to stop Z axis falling under gravity.

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