5.6.3 Configure Backlash
Mach3 will attempt to compensate for
backlash in axis drive mechanisms by
attempting to approach each required
coordinate from the same direction. While
this is useful in applications like drilling or boring, it cannot overcome problems with the
machine in continuous cutting.
The Config>Backlash dialog allows you to
give an estimate of the distance which the
axis must back up by to ensure the backlash is
taken up when the final "forward" movement
is made. The speed at which this movement is
to be made is also specified. See figure 5.18
Note:
(a) These settings are only used when
backlash compensation is enabled by the
checkbox.
(b) Backlash compensation is a "last resort"
when the mechanical design of your machinecannot be improved!
Using it will generally disable the “constant velocity” features ar“corners”.
(c) Mach3 is not able to fully honour the axis acceleration parameters when compensating
for backlash so stepper systems will generally have to be detuned to avoid risk of lost steps.