Re: [Emc-users] Introduction

2009-11-20 Thread Chris Knowlton
that should be sent? Direction Hold: I assume that this is the amount of time the direction signal has to stay high to make the direction change? Direction Setup: I have no idea what this is. On Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 5:12 PM, Gene Heskett wrote: > On Thursday 19 November 2009, Chris Knowl

Re: [Emc-users] Introduction

2009-11-19 Thread Chris Knowlton
> selection because I haven't a clue what to set them to. > > The L297-298 chipset doesn't to my knowledge do any microstepping, perhaps > that is your problem? > > > I am using the default motor timings from the L297 default <--- Comprehension DAWNS! These settings have to do ONLY with the board

Re: [Emc-users] Introduction

2009-11-19 Thread Chris Knowlton
I have a Lambda supply. And not a cheap one. When I get home I will post a part number for some more info. (posting from work) Roger the 100% current. On Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 4:20 PM, Dave Caroline wrote: > go to 100% of rated current, noise is normal for steppers, squeels can > be the switch

Re: [Emc-users] Introduction

2009-11-19 Thread Chris Knowlton
4 wire motors all. I will try inverting the step signal. On Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 2:57 PM, Andy Pugh wrote: > 2009/11/19 Chris Knowlton : > > > What do I > > set them at? This board supports up to 1/16 microsteps. > > It rather depends on if you run out of computer spee

[Emc-users] Introduction

2009-11-19 Thread Chris Knowlton
My name is Chris and I am a CNC noob :-) I am setting up a 3 axis router and am getting along nicely, in the build but since I am using random second hand steppers from a commercial printer, I am having difficulties with the run time performance of the steppers. I have an Aerospace 4 axis control