CNCRT 09: How To Set Up Your Stepper Motors The Right Way in MACH3.




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Summary: CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 09: <br><br>How To Set Up Your Stepper Motors The Right Way in MACH3. <br><br>Q: Bill, I got a question about setting your Mach3 acceleration and Velocity setting in Mach3. I also wondered if the A axis and the Y axis settings have to be exactly the same? <br><br>Links mentioned <br><a href="http://cncroutertips.com/" rel="noopener">http://cncroutertips.com/</a><br><a href="http://www.themakersguide.com/home/tutorials" rel="noopener">http://www.themakersguide.com/home/tutorials</a><br><a href="http://www.themakersguide.com/home/tutorials/membership-module-1-install-mach3/setting-steps-per-unit" rel="noopener">http://www.themakersguide.com/home/tutorials/membership-module-1-install-mach3/setting-steps-per-unit</a><br><a href="http://www.themakersguide.com/home/products/mach3" rel="noopener">http://www.themakersguide.com/home/products/mach3</a><br><a href="http://cncroutertips.com/resources" rel="noopener">http://cncroutertips.com/resources</a><br><a href="http://themakersguide.com" rel="noopener">http://themakersguide.com</a><br><br>How we do it:<br>In Mach3 you need to calibrate the AXIS Steps per Unit. To do this go to the settings tab (page) and look for a button located above the Reset Button which says “Set Steps Per Unit”. Use this button to enter a distance to travel. Measure the actual distance traveled then enter the corrections. <br><br>Videos:<br><br>Mach3 Tutorial – Setting Steps Per Unit <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVrqObwaAF4" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVrqObwaAF4</a><br><br>Software:<br>If you would like to download a demo copy of Mach3, Check out this webpage. Go to <a href="http://www.themakersguide.com/machdemo" rel="noopener">http://www.themakersguide.com/machdemo</a>