MDF Rose Engine Lathe 2.0
Build Instructions – Stepper Controls
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Switch Settings
Set the switches on the DM542Ts as:
Purpose
Set to
Switch
Setting
Current
2.8A Peak
2.03A RMS
1
ON
2
ON
3
OFF
Half Current
4
OFF
Pulses / Rev
6400
5
OFF
6
ON
7
OFF
8
ON
The current could be set higher with this driver; however, the selected NEMA 23 stepper motor does not need that, so it is set
thusly.
NOTE:
switch settings in the picture are not correct – this is a stock photo from the Internet. Use the settings in the table above.
