Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] step multiplier

Hi Tim and Mariss,

I was wondering why the +5 common is recommended over using ground?
Is the difference significant?

Thanks,
Drew

Tim wrote:

>
> With a G210 or G340 (versions with a multiplier board) you can select
> whether the common is +5 or ground. Mariss recommend the +5. It is not
> as hard as everyone seems to want to make it. Just a wire from the +5
> volt line in the computer down to the drive. If this is problem some for
> someone then maybe CNC is not the proper hobby as there are definitely
> more challenging electrical problems than this in setting up a stepper
> installation.
>

[snip]

>
> Tim
> [Denver, CO]
>

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