On Tue, 13 Dec 2011, Tom Easterday wrote: > Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:45:41 -0500 > From: Tom Easterday <tom-...@bgp.nu> > Reply-To: "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)" > <emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net> > To: "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)" <emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net> > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Encoders > > Thanks for the info Jon. We are seeing a small (about 0.001) position error > just on initial acceleration and deceleration that we cannot account for. > It may be due to the encoder. Since this is mainly a plasma machine we will > probably live with it. If we need to do better we'll look at replacing the > encoders. We now know the string attached to our cheap encoder :-) -Tom >
Have you tried using FF2 to tune out the lag/lead during accel/decel? (a jerk limited profile would also help) Peter Wallace Mesa Electronics (\__/) (='.'=) This is Bunny. Copy and paste bunny into your (")_(") signature to help him gain world domination. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Systems Optimization Self Assessment Improve efficiency and utilization of IT resources. Drive out cost and improve service delivery. Take 5 minutes to use this Systems Optimization Self Assessment. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sdnl/114/51450054/ _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users