On the X,Y,and Z axes on My YCM-40 Supermax, there are three different results of the encoder readings per inch of travel. I'm using US Digital 1000 line encoders and the step multiplier is jumpered at 4 on the vipers. These figures are directly out of the Viper200's motor position output through the serial port on Windows Hyperterminal.
1" of travel on X axes =Hex reading from 0 to 757F (which is 30079 in decimal numbers)
1" of travel on Y axes =from 0 to 8B02 which is 35586
and 1" of travel on Z axes =from 0 to 6387 which is 25479
How do I do the math to know what to enter as the "steps/inch"? Do servo motors actually have "steps"? or is it dependent on the encoder resolution? Also on a side note, does anybody has a clue as to how to get the Viper200's to trigger an e-stop through the EPO terminal to Mach? I am seriously perplexed as to how to wire the entire EPO/E-Stop system. Any schematics would be greatly appreciated as I can deal with that!
I would be so relieved to bring this conversion to an end and get to machining! Wayne