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update CNC page with switch table
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## Stepper motors
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- Voltage drop: 4.8V
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- Max current: 2.1A
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- Max current per phase (RMS): 2.1A
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<img src="./images/cnc_motors_rotated.jpg" alt="CNC X-axis stepper motors" width="400">
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## Stepper motor drivers
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- Model: DM556
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- Guide: https://kitaez-cnc.com/f/dm556_v30.pdf
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<img src="./images/driver_DM556.jpg" alt="CNC X-axis stepper motor drivers" width="400">
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There are 8 switches on the stepper motor driver that should be set as follows
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There are 8 switches on the stepper motor driver that should be set as follows:
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| SW1 | SW2 | SW3 | SW4 | SW5 | SW6 | SW7 | SW8 |
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|-----|-----|-----|-----|-----|-----|-----|-----|
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| OFF | ON | ON | ON | ON | OFF | ON | OFF |
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### SW1 -> SW3
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Currently this is set to 2.1A max peak current. Because you have to divide by sqrt(2) to get the RMS value we are currently under powering the CNC.
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### SW4
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Current settings is full current.
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This should be set to half current. This means that when the CNC is holding and not moving only half the current is applied. This saves stepper motor life.
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### SW5-> SW8
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This is currently set to 4000 pulses per revolution. This is conservative.
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# Getting Started Guide
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## Designing CNC Routines

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