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  1. 07-23-2006, 01:54 AM #1
    slp_prlzys
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    configuration: SCALE

    Now to my setup.

    Knowing now that my screws have .5 pitch
    How do I calculate my scale?
    at 10 microsteps I think .000125 is this correct?

    search engine on the yahogroups sux.

    EDIT: Motors are 200 step/rev
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  2. 07-23-2006, 04:38 AM #2
    ger21
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    .00025

    1 inch divided by (2 turns per inch x 200 steps per turn x 10 microsteps)
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