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microstepping and DQ542MA switches

Discussion in 'General Electronics' started by marmageek, Jan 15, 2018.

  1. marmageek

    marmageek New
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    Can someone explain how the micro stepping works with the DQ542MA drivers?

    The table on the drivers has 400, 800, 1600, ... Does this table assume 0.9° steppers i.e., (1/1, 1/2, 1/4)?

    What do people normally use for micro stepping?
     
  2. Gary Caruso

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    yes, so 400 is 2x200 = 1/2 microstep (200 steps per turn is the 0.9deg step typical) 800 = 1/4 microstep..
    For 8mm lead screws 1/4 to 1/8 (800 or 1600) is plenty for belts 1/16 (3200) is typical, from my experience
     
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    I am using 1/4 on my 8mm pitch leadscrew Z and 1/8 on my 2mm pitch belts (40 steps/mm).
    Happy so far. 7000mm/min rapids on X and Y and 4000 on Z.
     
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    JTBC: they ARE assuming a 200 step/revolution? This really doesn't make sense for me as then there is no 1:1 (ie. you can ONLY µstep).
     
  5. Gary Caruso

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    I think all switches "on" would get you no micro stepping, but not sure why you would want to?

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    I am still having some issues with my configuration. You can see my configuration here.

    Essentially, I am not finding any difference with the switches 400-1600.

    Do I have something wired wrong?
     
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    There are some errors on the table you posted. By difference are you talking about the vibration? You are turning off the power when switching?
     
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    What are the errors?

    I do an emergency stop to disable the motors, then make the switch changes.
     
  9. Gary Caruso

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    I think the power needs to be cycled for step changes to take effect, i thought this was in the manual but i don't see it now..
    As for the errors, I take it back, I see now you were troubleshooting by changing settings with the same micro-steps..
    What speed and pulse duration are you running and what acceleration?

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    Using the defaults on the Planet-CNC software. Will publish them in a bit.

    Update: added settings export.
     

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    Note that I cycled power as you suggested and observed the correct displacement with: 800 pulses/rev, 1101 SWX, & 100 SPU.

    Thankyou for the tip.
     
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    Glad it worked out, is it quiet now?
     

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