Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] DeskNC Windows version

>
> > Alan:
> >
> > Actually 8000 pulses per second is pretty good. EMC for
> > example, at my last
> > reading was limited to 4096 steps per second.
>
> I am running EMC and have no problem getting 180 ipm with Gecko step and
> direction servos. Setup as follows:
> 5 tpi screws
> 2:1 reduction
> for 10 motors turns per inch
> 250 line encoders at 4X = 1000 steps per motor turn
>
> This works out to 10,000 steps per inch times 180 ipm = 1,800,000 steps per
> minute
> divided by 60 = 30,000 steps per second.
>
> If I was limited to 4096 steps per second I would have a max feed of 24 ipm.
> At 8000 pulses per second I would only get 48 ipm. Pretty whimpy.
>
> There is a period parameter in EMC that can be adjusted which will alter the
> rate the interrupts occur at.
>
> Tim
> [Denver, CO]