Servo as spindle motor configuration

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21 May 2025 19:55 #328871 by DavidR8
Servo as spindle motor configuration was created by DavidR8
Hey folks, I'm on the verge of replacing the Masso G3 running my 3 axis mill with LinuxCNC likely paired with a Mesa 7i92S board.
It's a basic machine X, Y, Z axis configuration with DMM DC servos and DYN2 drivers for the axis. Three inductive limit switches, a tool setter and a 3D probe. The one possible wrinkle is that the spindle motor is a Bergerda servo motor currently controlled by step and direction. I think it can also be controlled via 0-10v but I'd prefer to retain the step and direction control.
Is LinuxCNC configurable such that spindle control can remain step and direction?

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21 May 2025 20:16 #328872 by PCW
Replied by PCW on topic Servo as spindle motor configuration
Yes, step/dir spindle control is possible and supported.
You may have to do some minor hal file editing depending
on which configuration utility you use.

Where it gets more complex is when you have a combined
spindle/C axis.
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21 May 2025 20:21 #328873 by DavidR8
Replied by DavidR8 on topic Servo as spindle motor configuration
Thank you, appreciate the confirmation.

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