Re: Matching Microsteps to moters

Thanks Jon,
But, I would still like to understand the whys and wherefores of the
different microstepping options and how they will affect the machine
operation.
Thanks,
Dale

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., Jon Elson <elson@p...> wrote:
> aspaguy wrote:
>
> > These drivers
> > are 12800 microstep drives. The Geckos are as I understand it are
> > 2000 microstep drives (200 steps x 10 micro per step if I'm
thinking
> > correctly). This didn't concern me untill now as I have heard so
much
> > about how smooth the geckos make your machine perform. Now I see
that
> > Tims API drives have a 12800 setting, and after reading the
previous
> > posts I wonder if these might run smoother with my moters that
were
> > designed to run with 12800 microsteps. Will my moters run poorly
with
> > Geckos?
>
> I'm sure the motors will be fine with the Gecko drivers. Depending
on the
> software you will use, the microstepping feature may or may improve
the
> smoothness. If your software produces ragged step pulses, then the
> microstepping Gecko will be very helpful.
>
> Jon