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Single Channel Stepper Motor Controller
5.3.4
Joystick Tab
Fig. 5.9 Joystick Settings
If the optional Thorlabs joystick console is be ing used (MJC001) the follo wing
parameters are used to set the velocity and acceleration limits and the direction sense
of any moves initiated from the joystick.- see Section 4.10. for more details on joystick
use.
Low Gear Max Vel
– The max velocity of a move when low gear mode is selected.
High Gear Max Vel
– The max velocity of a move when high gear mode is selected.
Low Gear Accn
– The acceleration of a move when low gear mode is selected.
High Gear Accn
– The acceleration of a move when high gear mode is selected.
Direction Sense
– The actual direction sense of any joystick initiated moves is
dependent upon the application. This parameter can be used to reverse the sense of
direction for a particular application and is useful when matching joystick direction
sense to actual stage direction sense.
Persist Settings to Hardware -
The
Joystick
Parameters described above can be
stored (persisted) within the unit itself, such that when the unit is next powered up
these settings are applied automatically. This is particularly important when the driver
is being used manually via a joystick, in the absence of a PC and USB link.
To save the settings to hardware, check the ‘Persist Settings to Hardware’ checkbox
before clicking the ‘OK button.
Note
Joystick controlled moves always use a trapezoidal velocity profile.
