On Wed, 2008-04-16 at 17:23 +1000, Erik Christiansen wrote: > On Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at 08:42:44PM -0700, Kirk Wallace wrote: > > The motors are not labeled and I don't know > > how to determine the steps per revolution. > > ... > > > I suppose I can add an index disk and sensor. > > Is that perhaps a simple way to determine the steps per revolution? > (Count the steps fed to the motor, and observe how often the index > occurs.) > > (Can't offer much on the other questions. :-) > > Erik
Thanks for your reply, Erik. I was wondering if there was a way to figure out the steps per revolution with the motors disconnected, but it's probably not important, because I can adjust settings after I get the motors working. Although, it would be nice to know to figure out what pulse rate I would need for my planned rapid of 100 inches per minute (with 5 rev. per inch screws). -- Kirk Wallace (California, USA http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ Hardinge HNC lathe, Bridgeport mill conversion, doing XY now, Zubal lathe conversion pending Craftsman AA 109 restoration Shizuoka ST-N/Bandit CNC) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This SF.net email is sponsored by the 2008 JavaOne(SM) Conference Don't miss this year's exciting event. There's still time to save $100. Use priority code J8TL2D2. http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;198757673;13503038;p?http://java.sun.com/javaone _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
