Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Why is the push to such high step rates (Grex and Arc100)?

> Hi Les,
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> At first glance what you say about generating stepping rates appears true
> but in fact isn't. There is some jitter on the MACH pulse output stream but
> not nearly as extreme as you might think. I'm only using 25kHz maximum with
> the Electronic Leadscrew and a PIC micro controller and I don't do it that
> way.
>
> You can see how it's done by checking out the article I wrote for the
> November 2006 Circuit Cellar magazine which has the source code posted at
> www.circuitcellar.com or on the E-Leadscrew group. The article explains how
> to get all the frequencies and not just 25kHz, 12.5Khz etc. The price is
> jitter but not as extreme as you suggest.
>
> John
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