
1.3.3. Homing
When the incremental encoder option (-E1) is ordered, the struts must each be homed in order for
the hexapod to be controlled. Knowledge of the initial condition is necessary for the inverse
kinematic calculations to be accurate. The home sequence involves moving each strut to its shortest
position and then returning to the center of travel. Be sure that there are no crash conditions before
homing. Refer to the HexGen
®
Programming Guide for more information about initializing a
hexapod.
If the absolute encoder option (-E2) has been ordered, there is no need to home the hexapod.
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1.3.3. Homing
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