Re: Manual Control

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, Les Newell <lesnewell@h...> wrote:

>
> If the servos run away like that it means that the drives aren't seeing
> the encoders correctly. The motor encoders must go to the encoder
> inputs. If you want to run the motors with an mpg, connect the mpg to
> the step/direction impouts.
>
> Les
>
> roboticscnc wrote:
>
> >I connected the encoders as explained but when I switch the power on
> >the servos just run at maximum speed without the drivers showing a
> >position error. Maybe there is something missing in the circuit. I'm
> >trying to finish my lathe retrofit during this week before I have to
> >go back to work so I don't want to order anything from overseas. Is
> >there a simple way to get the required signal from the encoders ?
> >Thanks, Glen.
> >
> >
> >
>

The servo encoders are still connected to the drivers and the manually
controled encoders are connected to the step / direction inputs. I'ts
as if the servo drivers see a continuous signal as full speed pulses.