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Old 02-12-2014, 10:04 AM
gary
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Originally Posted by griz11 View Post
Thanks lots of good stuff here. I just did the initial encoder testing with my Argo the DIY encoder. Everything is perfect. I have one question though. The steps you enter in the setup phase is that the total number of steps or the CPR or total divided by 4? Wish it wasn't cloudy I sure would like to test it under the stars tonight.

Griz
Hi Dan,

Great to hear your Argo Navis has arrived in Texas.

The values you enter are actually the manufacturer's CPR multiplied by four.

The encoders are used in quadrature.

So for example an encoder with a CPR of 2500 provides 10000 steps
and the later is what you enter.

Best Regards

Gary Kopff
Managing Director
Wildcard Innovations Pty. Ltd.
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