Hi all,
I'm brand new to all this CNC stuff and so far loving it!
I've got NEMA 34 stepper motors, The name plate says 5.6A.
http://www.cnczone.com/forums/attach...d=347294&stc=1
I'm using the following type of driver...
http://www.cnczone.com/forums/attach...d=347296&stc=1
These have got dip switches on. Currently I just have all the dip switches ON (which equates to 400 pulse/rev and 2.8A Peak current).
http://www.cnczone.com/forums/attach...d=347304&stc=1
I'm not sure what these switches are meant to be set at? Am I meant to have the power ones set to 5.7A Peak or set to 5.6A RMS ??
Also, what difference does the pulses/rev make? Is the more pulses per rev linked to the accuracy of the motor? In which case do I just want it set to the maximum?? Or is it software dependant?
I'm using LinuxCNC to send the g-code to my motors.
(Currently I don't have the motors on a machine - they are just sat on the floor and I've just been testing the connectivity etc).
Also worth noting that I'm just in a domestic property and not an industrial environment so don't really want to be pulling lots of Amps down my mains (plug fused at 13A anyway).
Any help would be greatly appreciated.