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cnckeith wrote: ↑Tue Apr 23, 2024 1:59 am db25 is for stepper drives

screw terminal are for AC Servo drives.

ENA is enable signal. which enables the drives. (tells it to power the motors)

thanks i will investigate

cnckeith wrote: ↑Tue Apr 23, 2024 1:59 am db25 is for stepper drives

screw terminal are for AC Servo drives.

ENA is enable signal. which enables the drives. (tells it to power the motors)

i think i found what he meant

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