Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Steppers "thunking"

Ackley, Ray (R.J.) wrote:

> I just got my Taig rig up and running last night (w/Xylotex 3-axis
> driver) and I noticed my steppers "thunk" every few inches or so. I'm
> pretty sure this is them missing a step or two. I'm not making anything
> complicated yet though (mostly straight lines for testing) so I can't
> tell for certain.
>
> I'm pretty certain my drive voltage is set correctly for the steppers.
> Is this more likely a problem with the drive voltage or maybe the power
> supply itself?

What are you driving them from?
That sounds like the usual problem when Mach3 is not running cleanly ;)

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