Re: Question:Parallel interface with Gecko 201 drivers

I hope that I dont have aproblem with RFI. But in the case that I
do, I just want to be prepared.I see nothing wrong with that.
Im here to LEARN, as most people are. And I still have unanswered
questions that Im hoping that someone will help me with.
Is anyone willing to answer these questions the best that they can??
Preferrably without the sarcasm.

Thanks

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "Tim Goldstein" <timg@k...> wrote:
> Glad you have not gotten around my machines to tell them how their
wires
> must me. The parallel cables I have used and the ones I have cut
apart
> (cheapest I can find in both cases) are not twisted pair at all.
>
> You are taking some best practices guidelines and solid solutions
IF you
> have noise problems and trying to make it the requirements for
wiring.
> In most cases it just ain't that critical.
>
> Tim
> [Denver, CO]
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > While using a breakout board is probably the best way to go, i
find
> > myself wanting to make my own cable for the pure satisfaction of
it
> > and the learning experience..
> > Heres what i know about cabling from parallel port.....
> > The wires must be in twisted pairs.
> > The step/dir wires must not be in the same twisted pair.
> > The length should be no more than 12 feet in length.
> > Any power derived from the controller source must be seperate
from
> > the step/ dir wires. Prefferably as far away as possible.
> > The wires must be of a shielded kind.
> >
> > My question is this....
> > If the step/dir wires can not be put in the same twisted pair,
then
> > what should a twisted pair consist of?
> > Two step in a pair or two dir in a pair? Or what?
> > If you were to make your own cable(eveen though you probably
would
> > opt not top do so) How would arrange the wires??
> >
> > Thanks again