G201 Adjustable Step?

[Sanghera]

Hi,
I was just wondering if the Gecko G201 supports adjustable steps. It says that the driver can handle 10 microsteps, but I'm not sure if it can go full step, half step, and all that.
Also, what is the main difference between the G210 and the G201, is it that the G210 supports adjustable steps, and can go full and half step?
Thank you very much for your help.

[ger21]

I was just wondering if the Gecko G201 supports adjustable steps

No. 1/10 only.

is it that the G210 supports adjustable steps, and can go full and half step?

Yes. Full, half, 1/5 and 1/10.

[Sanghera]

So, do you think that it is worth it to put the extra moola for a G210 and have the adjustability?
Thanks.

[ger21]

Usually, the only reason to get a G210 is because your computer or software can't output steps fast enough for the G201. Your motors will run best at the 1/10 step setting, anyway.

[Sanghera]

Is that for any motor? Why would they run best at 1/10 and not 1/8 or full step or half step?
Thank you very much.

[ger21]

Generally, the more microsteps, the smoother the motor will run.

[Sanghera]

But don't you lose torque with microsteps?
Thanks.

[ger21]

A little bit, but you more than make up for it in smoothness, and the elimination of resonance problems.

[Sanghera]

I saw some articles that say that microstepping drastically reduces torque, is this true. I have heard it doesn't make much difference in torque aswell. Is this right?
Thank you.