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  1. 02-22-2008, 07:37 PM #1
    bp092
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    Steps per/mach3 config

    Hi I'm not sure if this is the right forum but maybe I will get a decent response here. Running a gecko 203v and PMDX-122 based cnc controller. Everything works fine just configuring the steps per inch so that it works properly. The gecko 203s dont appear to use jumpers, (my BOB does) and I couldn't find anything in the gecko documentation provided that talked about micro stepping. I will post my specs here, possibly some can steer me in the correct direction.

    Using on my machine.. 1/2"-10 Acme Size, 2 Turns/inch, 6’l, Rh Threaded ballscrews/acme screws

    305oz bipolar stepper motors
    Gecko 203vs
    PMDX-122 BOB

    Thanks!
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  2. 02-22-2008, 07:40 PM #2
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    4000 steps/inch. 400 steps/inch x 10 microsteps.
    Gerry

    UCCNC 2017 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2017.html

    Mach3 2010 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2010.html

    JointCAM - CNC Dovetails & Box Joints
    http://www.g-forcecnc.com/jointcam.html

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  3. 02-22-2008, 07:49 PM #3
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    4000 steps per works.
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