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General Mach Discussion / ok enough stepping, how do I add encoders?
« on: March 11, 2013, 10:37:39 AM »
OK, my RF30 mill moves great with no load but, I am tired of getting %70 through a 25min real job then having the motors skip steps killing $50 worth of stock...
When I use backlash correction it confuses the issue more...
Like I said above, air cutting runs the job fine and going back to 0,0,0 is almost dead on, but add any load and its crap shoot...
Can I add encoders directly to the table?
I would like to:
- Track the X,Y, & Z actual positions via encoders.
- Keep the motors, drivers, and ESS if possible.
I am sort of new to this stuff but not afraid
I have, RF30, Mach3, ESS, wanati drivers, wanati steppers. (425 in/labs)
So I assume someone has done this?
Would be great to see video or step-by-step tutorial of this being done...
Thanks for you help.
When I use backlash correction it confuses the issue more...
Like I said above, air cutting runs the job fine and going back to 0,0,0 is almost dead on, but add any load and its crap shoot...
Can I add encoders directly to the table?
I would like to:
- Track the X,Y, & Z actual positions via encoders.
- Keep the motors, drivers, and ESS if possible.
I am sort of new to this stuff but not afraid
I have, RF30, Mach3, ESS, wanati drivers, wanati steppers. (425 in/labs)
So I assume someone has done this?
Would be great to see video or step-by-step tutorial of this being done...
Thanks for you help.