Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Gecko Heat Sink

Alan Marconett KM6VV wrote:

> Hi Jon,
>
> I'll see how EMC runs with them, once I get it up on a machine. Your
> rate generator sounds interesting, as well. I just heard that the
> G210's can run on full steps, possibly there's a jumper to change, or an
> upgrade for them. They DO run smooth!
>
> If steppermod can generate more steps/sec, then I should be able to
> achieve higher rates, too. I was using my own code, and the rate table
> only goes up to 150 IPM, and does not account for uStepping. That
> should make it 10 * 200 steps/rev, right? Just like 1/2 or 1/4 step,
> only more. What else is involved in driving a microstep drive?

Generally nothing. It is just like the stepper got more steps/rev.
Of course, if you go to X 10 ustepping, then you need to change the
acceleration tables, as it can't really accelerate 10 times faster.

Jon