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  1. #1
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    EMC vs. EMC2

    Yes, I've read all of the files on the CD.

    There is one file in the SP3 subdirectory called "EMC.ini"

    I have looked at it but it's an "ini" file for the old version of EMC.

    About half of the variables in the file are also found in EMC2.
    The other half of the variables are missing.
    Tonight, I'm trying to figure out how to fix this.

    Evidently EMC2 is set up to use a file called "motmod.ko" whereas the older version of the ini file calls for "steppermod.o" which doesn't exist anywhere on the harddisk. I've tried switching the callout to "stepperdef.ko" (???) but it returns an error from the "my-mill.hal" file. Can't recall the actual name of the file since I'm not in the basement. Any help???

    I'm gonna fire off an e-mail to StepperWorld about the outdated ini file.

    Uff-Da!!!

  2. #2
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    Russ seems like a good guy. He should be able to help you out.

    John

  3. #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by kbeard View Post
    I have looked at it but it's an "ini" file for the old version of EMC.

    About half of the variables in the file are also found in EMC2.
    The other half of the variables are missing.
    Tonight, I'm trying to figure out how to fix this.
    Be aware that the ini file which is created by stepconf (the EMC configuration program) does not include entries for the entire universe of possible parameters.

    There are a lot of parameters (e.g. "backlash") which are not written to the ini file by stepconf.

    Check out the integrator's document.

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