A rotary axis can be configured as linear or angular and is defined in
General Logic Configuration under Angular Properties for the axis.
In motor tuning for the rotary axis the Steps per are defined as
"Steps per degree" for angular configuration. If linear then the steps per degree
are relative to linear travel per degree for a cirular object ie; Diameter x pi=
the circumference and that would be the linear distance for 360 degrees.
You can use the axis calibration feature ( Settings Alt6 ) tab for a rotary axis.
You need to calculate the steps per for the rotary and should take into consideration gear reduction and micro stepping,of the axis.
Velocity and accel settings are trial and error just like any axis.
As far as the other programs read the manuals for them.
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