Basic motion

 
Tutorial overview

This tutorial covers the basic variables and instructions impacting motion.



What you need:

  1. PC with IMS Terminal installed
  2. An MDrive or MForce Motion Control connected to power and RS-422/485 communication. If using an MForce a motor needs to be connected as well.

Motion variables and commands covered

Variables

  • A – Acceleration
  • D – Deceleration
  • MS – Set microstep resolution
  • VI – Intitial velocity
  • VM – Maximum velocity

Commands

  • MA – Move to absolute position
  • MR – Move to relative position
  • SL – Slew at constant velocity

 
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