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Re: 5 axis with cncpro

Posted by ballendo@y...
on 2001-02-25 20:43:57 UTC
Carl,

Ok, NOW I see what you are planning to do...

If you are using a step/dir interface, you should not need to use a
brake, since the "unselected" stepper will serve to hold the axis.
Yes, it would be good to switch the limits/home also.

Hope this helps.

Ballendo


> Alan
> thanks
> that is the basic idea! let everyone know how it works out
> only trick is maybe I should also "switch" the limit circuits
> for homing. That means the idled axis should have a brake to keep
> it from getting of phase when I switch back. right?
> Carl

Discussion Thread

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