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Multiple Stepper Synchronization with updating position control at specified speed
So I have build a 6-axis manipulator having all the degree of freedom. Currently I have used TeensyStep library for controlling synchronization of 6 stepper axis. Also I have tried AccelStepper ...
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Is there a G-Code command to step motors - Implementing custom backlash compensation
I've designed my own cnc plotter machine. I've programmed by own "paint" program that generates G-Code which is sent from Universal G-Code Sender (UGS) to an Arduino running GRBL.
As far as ...
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Which part handles the acceleration of stepper motors?
I am learning about stepper motors. I am especially interested in them in CNC machines and 3D printers but also in general.
I learned already that stepper motors need signals to accelerate and ...
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Does the Grbl have S-curve or harmonic velocity profiles?
I'm working on a machine and the position has a high impact by the jerk and acceleration of the machine. I'm using Grbl for my machine. Does Grbl has S-curve or Harmonic velocity profiles?
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How to make a CNC machine from scratch?
I want to make my own CNC machine from scratch because it's cheaper to make than buy a premade one. I noticed that some machines go for tens of thousands of dollars and I cannot understand how they ...
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How to calculate power supply requirements for Closed Loop Stepper Motors?
I have a CNC Router table that has 4 Nema 23 stepper motor (open loop).
I want to upgrade the machine and use 4 Neam 34 Closed Loop Steppers. These are the motors and drivers I'm considering:
Steppers:...
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CNC stepper motors are loud and slow after decreasing the steps/mm from 250 to 5
I'm making a drawing robot and have hooked up my steppers to each axis. I'm using the grbl shield with arduino and nema 17 steppers.
Initially the firmware was set at 250 steps/mm but with my setup ...
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Stepper does not turn
I always wanted to have a CNC to make PCB quickly at home.
Finally, I got a 7x7 kit from zentools recently and put it together. I attached a battery powered screw driver to 2nd shaft of the stepper ...
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Current-limiting stepper motors for RepRap
I have been working on a robot project for a while. Now I am tired of finding parts that just does the job, so it is time to do create parts.
A 3D printer will do the trick for many parts, but 3D ...
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What is minimum torque required for CNC stepper motors and spindle for aluminium milling?
I am planning to buy CNC mechanical skeleton without motors, spindle and controller. I will be using the CNC mainly for aluminium milling. Are there any specifications for minimum torque requirement ...
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WHY are there no operating torque specifications on steppers?
I have been looking online for a while, and I cannot seem to find any steppers without any torque ratings. (Operating torque, not holding torque.) I even looked on hobby sites that usually have all ...
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How to tell a stepper motor's position, or detect slippage
I am creating a CNC machine on a budget, using old motors out of printers/scanners/etc.
I am limited to about 650mA for the whole system, so my fear is that when the cutting bit touches the material,...