Ch4iS
2nd June 2008, 12:07 AM
Ok, ive gathered they are 200 steps per resolution,
I am having problems with reducing the gear ratio for my y and z axis. X axis has tons of room so I would have no problem gearing it down.
I worked it out that without lowering the gear ratio and just using a 10 tooth alu pulley hub with 200 steps
200 steps a revolution
55mm of belt per revolution
= 0.275 mm per step
I just want to know if that resolution is good for general cutting of MDF ect. I dont plan to be doing any masterpieces with this machine as I will build a 2nd to do that with the first.
Also can you slow the machine right down? as at the current ratio it whould be flying around the cutting table. reason is I am building from a steel construction (box tubings mostly). X and Y axis moves quite freely (Z axis to add more Kg's) and can move with little power but I found I need to lower the speed in order for it to stop backlashing ive read is all this possible via the software?
Also are the Xyoltex stepper setup motors able to do 1/2 steps or 1/4 steps as I have been reading?
Any answers are much appreciated :)
I am having problems with reducing the gear ratio for my y and z axis. X axis has tons of room so I would have no problem gearing it down.
I worked it out that without lowering the gear ratio and just using a 10 tooth alu pulley hub with 200 steps
200 steps a revolution
55mm of belt per revolution
= 0.275 mm per step
I just want to know if that resolution is good for general cutting of MDF ect. I dont plan to be doing any masterpieces with this machine as I will build a 2nd to do that with the first.
Also can you slow the machine right down? as at the current ratio it whould be flying around the cutting table. reason is I am building from a steel construction (box tubings mostly). X and Y axis moves quite freely (Z axis to add more Kg's) and can move with little power but I found I need to lower the speed in order for it to stop backlashing ive read is all this possible via the software?
Also are the Xyoltex stepper setup motors able to do 1/2 steps or 1/4 steps as I have been reading?
Any answers are much appreciated :)