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  1. #1
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    Feb 2009
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    Step Resolution Question

    OK guys, I have been pathpiloting this weekend and there is one item which is puzzling me.

    When I installed Path Pilot, the install asked me which machine I had. I specified Series II with a larger than 1400 Serial number without the Series III upgrade.

    I am under the impression this should mean my steppers can move as little as 0.0005 inches. However, when I am at PP, the smallest step size is 0.0001" instead of 0.0005". In fact, there is no 0.0005" option. What am I missing here?

    The weird thing is that my machine does move 0.0001" per step, which is weird as I thought the bipolar steppers and the leadshine drives were not capable of this resolution.
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  2. #2
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    Re: Step Resolution Question

    My Series I mill has always been capable of 0.0001" moves.

    Mike

  3. #3
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    Re: Step Resolution Question

    have a look at the linuxCNC 2.7 setting it has a thing for Series II machine`s might be different.

    if you wont I can get it on Thursday for you
    http://danielscnc.webs.com/

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