Originally Posted by
Dave3891
Thanks Tom,
Currently it is using a galil card and does not disable the amps when the clamps are on. Plus the servos can still move the machine with the clamps since they are not that strong.
Dave
IMO it is not a good idea to clamp servo's when they are still active?
With Galil it is usual to use the motor command off (MO) when braked or clamped, in the event of any motor movement, the control still keeps track of position via the encoders and when the motors are re-enabled the control updates the actual position to the current position.
This should be done regardless of what control you are using.
Al.
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