Re: Detect Stepper pulses

I had to do this recently. I slowed the pulses down to 1 hz and read
the pulses with a multimeter. 1/2 second on 1/2 second off.
I was (and still am) using Turbocnc.

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> > From: karl_l_townsend <karltownsend@e...>
> >
> > 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