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General Mach Discussion / Something HAS to be wrong with my steps per inch....
« on: September 05, 2011, 11:08:15 PM »
Hi folks.
Im a total newbie, I'll admit.
Im running a cncrouterparts.com design 80/20 build.
I'm using a Gecko G540, Nema 23 steppers, 5 start 10 tpi leadscews, and of course mach3.
I have seen others using steps per inch at "4000"
200 step motors x 10 microstep drives, x 2 turns per inch on the screws.
But, my steps per is only accurate around "160". Thats right, one-hundred-sixty.
And thats a rough estimate, I havent measured it with any accuracy,
I cant figure out what I'm doing wrong. Any ideas?
Im a total newbie, I'll admit.
Im running a cncrouterparts.com design 80/20 build.
I'm using a Gecko G540, Nema 23 steppers, 5 start 10 tpi leadscews, and of course mach3.
I have seen others using steps per inch at "4000"
200 step motors x 10 microstep drives, x 2 turns per inch on the screws.
But, my steps per is only accurate around "160". Thats right, one-hundred-sixty.
And thats a rough estimate, I havent measured it with any accuracy,
I cant figure out what I'm doing wrong. Any ideas?