Re: M57-102 < - - - - > PC

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, Jon Elson <elson@p...> wrote:

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> m0nkey0ne wrote:
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> >The information I found was in the obsolete section at
> >http://www.compumotor.com/manuals/literature_user.htm . They had
> >that particular motor number listed. The information did not tell

me

> >much...more of a user manual rather than installation sheet.
> >TA Randy
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> The step/direction inputs are given on Page 17 of that manual.
> It is a stepper after all. Most confusing that a later series of
> servo motors alse used the M series designation.
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> Jon

With this information is it just a matter of using a PC to go high
(or low) for direction and then pulse a certain number of times
through a designated pin on the parallel port to get the right motor
to turn the right direction the right amount? If so, I am lacking
software or program to do this. Can it be done with VB?

Randy