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RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Stepper Motor Travel?

Posted by Tim Goldstein
on 2003-03-12 08:15:11 UTC
Gecko 201 are 10 micro step controllers. They break each normal motor
step into 10 steps. So if you have 200 step/rev motors (most likely)
with a G201 you will need to give it 2000 step pulses to make one
revolution. With a 20 tpi direct drive screw that gives you 40000 steps
per inch.

Tim
[Denver, CO]
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> -----Original Message-----
> Tim, I think your on to something. Gecko 201's are what I'm using.
> That would make sense but I guess I need to read the manual again.
> Must have overlooked that if correct.
>
> Barclay
> FAQ: http://www.ktmarketing.com/faq.html

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