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  1. 10-06-2012, 07:19 PM #1
    riphet
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    Question Two stepper motors on a single axis.

    In a THREE Axis CNC machine X, Y, Z.
    With Chinese TB6560 board FOUR axis (with parallel port).
    Controlled with the Mach3 software

    I wonder what is the best settings to wheel two stepper motors (twin) on a single axis.

    The design of the machine requires two motors in the axis Y.

    1. - Bridging the parallel cable?
    2. - Bridging TB6560 card?
    3. - I ignore any settings in Mach3?

    I appreciate any related information.
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  2. 10-06-2012, 07:21 PM #2
    ger21
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    Slave the motors in Mach3 is the best way.
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