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Mach Discussion => Mach4 General Discussion => Topic started by: flim63 on December 17, 2016, 12:03:02 AM
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Hello everyone, new user here with a problem. I have configured steppers before, but first time with Mach and Pokeys57cnc board.
I initially built a Routakit with a PlanetCnc board and Posteps 25-16 drivers. I got smooth motion from that setup, but realized I wanted Mach 4. So before I finished the build I bought the Pokeys controller and Mach 4. The controller is plug and play with the drivers and using the Posteps program I get smooth motion from all axis with the new electronics. But Mach 4 will produce extreme stuttery and jerky motion. Steps/unit have been set with a range of 3 and 14 in/sec2 tried. Tried jogs from 10 to 300 in/min. My first thought is low CPU performance. I loaded Mach in my shop laptop, which is a Core Duo 1.6GHz, 4GB ram. Is there a way to verify this before I buy a new laptop? Thanks for any help you can give.
Jason
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Try borrowing a computer from someone with the proper specs and try it out. It shouldn't take more than 1 hr to install Mach4 and copy over your profile.
Mike
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Ok, different laptop tried and motors run smoothly. I have to wait for Monday to get a license for that one (I bought from a reseller and can't use Artsoft manager). Now to debug limit and home switches.