Encoder assistance please

[anoel]

Ok, I finally figured out that my encoders are 250CPR

Now, I'm running a 16TPI Screw Direct...

I'm using TurboCNC, I'm trying to figure out how that 250CPR translates into inch units per step so that I can run these motors soon.

My first experience with encoders so.... This is the big question.

So an explanation on how to do the math would be appreciated.

Thanks

[Mariss Freimanis]

Steps per revolution = 4 times CPR
In your case 4 times 250 = 1,000

Counts per inch = TPI times Steps per revolution
In your case 16 times 1,000 = 16,000 steps per inch

Each step is 1 / 16,000" or 0.0000625"

Mariss

[anoel]

Thanks Mariss... GECKO ROX!!!

[balsaman]

They do rock. Mine work so smooth it's unreal.

Eric

[kong]

Man, that is a seriously fine resolution! I ordered my gecko's yesterday too!