Configure Axis Manually - Dynamic Perception MX3 User Manual

7.1.2. Configure Axis Manually

If you're using DIY or 3rd-party equipment with the MX3, you may need to configure your axes
manually. To do this, you will edit the RPM, Ratio, and Rotary parameters directly.
RPM
RPM is the number of output rotations per minute of your motor. This is after any
included gearbox in the motor. It is literally the number of rotations per minute of the
output shaft that your motor can produce.
Ratio
The ratio is either the input rotary reduction ratio for rotary axes, or the travel per rotation,
in inches, of the linear axis. For example, if you have a rotary table that has a 100:1 gear
reduction, you'd enter 100.0 in this parameter. If you were to have a linear drive based on
a pulley, you would enter the pitch diameter of the pulley, in inches, in this parameter.
Rotary
An on/off-flag that specifies whether the axis is a rotary axis, or a linear axis. Controls
how speeds are displayed -- either as degrees, or as inches/centimeters.
Note that the speed control algorithm is modeled on the behavior of the Dynamic
Perception EZ-Swap DC Motors. Other motors may deviate more greatly from the
specified speed based on the behavior of the individual motor. This modeling can no
be modified by the user without changing the underlying firmware.
Menu Navigation:
1. [Enter] to enter the Main System Menu
2. [Up] or [Down] until Motors is selected
3. [Enter] to enter Motors menu
4. [Up] or [Down] until correct axis is selected
5. [Enter] to enter axis menu
6. [Up] or [Down] until the desired parameter is selected
7. [Enter] to edit the parameter
8. [Up] or [Down] to modify the value
9. [Enter] or [Right]
10. Repeat 6-9 until all parameters have been set.
to save the new value
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