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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: inivator on June 10, 2008, 02:35:07 PM
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I am using the Probotix stepper motor controllers, and after tuning the axis motor, it runs smooth in one direction, but when I change direction, the motor runs ruff or stalls. What am I doing wrong.
Need help please
Inivator
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as a check disconnect the steppers / servos and turn the ballscrews by hand and see if you notice any binding or they being stiff more in one direction etc , on the face it sounds as if you have some binding on slides or screws etc ,or try reducing the tuning a small amount from what would be optimum .
Dave
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Also, might want to check your backlash settings.
Brett
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Inivator
How are you changing direction ?
If you go from one direction straight to the other using fast jog you will get a screaming sound from the motors and you will loose position
You must let the machine come to a rest before changing.
If you are changing direction in a gcode program you may have the motor acceleration too high again you will loose position.
The bigger/heavier the table the slower the acceleration must be. Time spent here getting it right is time well spent.
HTH
Phil_H