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Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Detect Stepper pulses

on 2004-02-12 16:11:55 UTC
Perhaps an LED on the line would show a glow of signal pulses?

RayHex

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> From: karl_l_townsend <karltownsend@...>
>
> I'm working with new PC hardware and software to drive the steppers
> on my knee mill. FWIW, its a Galil computer on a PCI card mounted in
> a PC.
>
> Anyway, I'm issueing move commands to the galil card, and it reports
> back a move was issued. But nothing happens at the stepper. I know
> the stepper and driver are in working condition. (they work under my
> existing Ahha PC control)
>
> At this pint, I'd like to check for step pulses in the wiring. Can't
> afford a 'scope. Is there some kind of cheap probe that can check
> for step pulses?
>
> Karl Townsend

Discussion Thread

karl_l_townsend 2004-02-11 06:39:57 UTC Detect Stepper pulses Andy Wander 2004-02-11 06:58:00 UTC RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Detect Stepper pulses Roy J. Tellason 2004-02-11 08:14:13 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Detect Stepper pulses Raymond Heckert 2004-02-12 16:11:55 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Detect Stepper pulses John Johnson 2004-02-12 16:26:08 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Detect Stepper pulses JanRwl@A... 2004-02-12 17:55:01 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Detect Stepper pulses Mariss Freimanis 2004-02-12 18:01:02 UTC Re: Detect Stepper pulses Ron Thompson 2004-02-12 20:14:53 UTC Re: Detect Stepper pulses