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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: matttargett4 on November 08, 2010, 02:17:13 AM

Title: Slaved axis steps per unit
Post by: matttargett4 on November 08, 2010, 02:17:13 AM

Hi,

Im just wondering if i can tune the steps per unit 4 2 axes separately and then slave them with mach allowing me to have a different gearing from the motor to the axis on either side of my x axis but still slave them together??

Its a servo system if that makes any difference.

Thanks

Matt

Title: Re: Slaved axis steps per unit
Post by: Hood on November 08, 2010, 03:04:37 AM

When slaving Mach will put out identical pulses for each axis (master/slave).
Hood

Title: Re: Slaved axis steps per unit
Post by: matttargett4 on November 08, 2010, 08:35:18 AM

Thanks hood, so that wont work then? CAn you think of any other solution apart from changing the mechanical gearing between the motor and the axis??

matt

Title: Re: Slaved axis steps per unit
Post by: Hood on November 08, 2010, 08:43:52 AM

Only way I can see is either changing the mechanical side of things or if your servo drives have electronic gearing you could possibly do it that way.

Hood