Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Mounting the Gecko 3X0's near the servo

vrsculptor@... wrote:

> I've suddenly developed encoder noise problems on the Y axis of my
> mill. I think I know what the problem is but this got me thinking
> about relocating the Gecko out by the drive but I wasn't convinced it
> would accomplish anything. From an interference perspective wouldn't
> noise affect the step signal just as much as it affects the encoder
> signal? Any thoughts, recomendations or experiences?

No, the step signals are essentially current loop, and may be quite a bit
more noise resistant than the encoder signals. The opto-isolators
are quite good at cancelling voltage noise.

Jon