Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Pulse Gen

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From: Jon Elson <jmelson@...>

SNIP>In this case, the resolution of the
> pulse timing is what is critical, not necessarily the amount of CPU
> resources it takes to do that part. I can easily see an interrupt-driven,
> "pulse or no pulse this tick" type of routine that would NOT take much
> CPU resources, but would give very poor step pulse timing.
>
--- And that is what makes a difference between programs like CNCPro and
several other software-based profilers. The bump and grind associated with
interrupt driven pulse timing is what makes motors skip steps.

Doug