Figure 5-4. Stand Still Power Saving
b. Auto-microstepping: When enabled this feature automatically interpolates the step input pulses to the
selected auto microstepping modes in the drop down menu of RES_AUTO.
Figure 5-5. Auto Microstepping & RES_AUTO
c. Step Edge: This setting selects step input response to either rising edge or both edges. The default
setting is rising edge. When “Both Edges” option is selected, the motor will step with double the target
speed. Set the “Target Speed” accordingly to avoid a motor stall.
Figure 5-6. Step Edge
d. Control Mode: This is a GUI app feature which allows selection between “Speed” mode and “Step”
mode. In speed mode the motor will run at the set target speed using the defined acceleration and
deceleration rate motion profile. In “Step” mode the motor can be stepped to the desired position by
setting the required number of steps at the set target speed. When target speed is set to 1 PPS (pulse
per second) set
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