Editing Setting up parellel motors (two motors driving one gantry)
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[[File:Gantryrobot.jpg|thumb|Gantry robot with two motored linear stages driving one axis]] | [[File:Gantryrobot.jpg|thumb|Gantry robot with two motored linear stages driving one axis]] | ||
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Servo tuning for parallel motors requires special attention as motors are not allowed to move freely without synchronism. However tuning the motors separately is usually still possible as gantry has some flexibility allowing one motor move just enough for tuning purposes. | Servo tuning for parallel motors requires special attention as motors are not allowed to move freely without synchronism. However tuning the motors separately is usually still possible as gantry has some flexibility allowing one motor move just enough for tuning purposes. | ||
− | + | ==Note on AC/BLDC/linear motors== | |
− | Unlike DC motors, AC & BLDC & linear motors (synchronous motors) require alignment of magnetic angle/position to windings | + | Unlike DC motors, AC & BLDC & linear motors (synchronous motors) require alignment of magnetic angle/position to windings. This can be generally achieved by using one of the following methods: |
#By driving current to windings and letting motor to settle to certain magnetic angle | #By driving current to windings and letting motor to settle to certain magnetic angle | ||
#By utilizing absolute [[Feedback devices|feedback device]], such as Hall sensors or resolver, to give all needed information directly | #By utilizing absolute [[Feedback devices|feedback device]], such as Hall sensors or resolver, to give all needed information directly | ||
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Method 1 is not suitable with parallel axis as motor needs to be able to move in random direction a little but during drive power-up. The only option is to use absolute sensors which allows motor to stand still at power up. Typically Hall sensors are used in parallel motor configurations. | Method 1 is not suitable with parallel axis as motor needs to be able to move in random direction a little but during drive power-up. The only option is to use absolute sensors which allows motor to stand still at power up. Typically Hall sensors are used in parallel motor configurations. | ||
− | + | ==Tuning== | |
After drives & motors are successfully powered and holding position, tuning is straightforward: tune one motor normally by use only very little amplitude of step response tests to prevent gantry flexing too much (to avoid damage). After one motor is tuned, the settings typically can be transferred 1:1 to the another motor. | After drives & motors are successfully powered and holding position, tuning is straightforward: tune one motor normally by use only very little amplitude of step response tests to prevent gantry flexing too much (to avoid damage). After one motor is tuned, the settings typically can be transferred 1:1 to the another motor. | ||
It is highly recommended to do basic setup of motors with unconnected load (non mounted shaft). Basic setup includes setting motor parameters, torque tuning and, most importantly, testing motor's ability to stand still in position mode from the moment of power-up to entering into step response tuning. | It is highly recommended to do basic setup of motors with unconnected load (non mounted shaft). Basic setup includes setting motor parameters, torque tuning and, most importantly, testing motor's ability to stand still in position mode from the moment of power-up to entering into step response tuning. | ||
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