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I am using the BB with a C6040 engraver outfitted with NEMA 23 steppers

I currently have the microsteps set to 32 and have had no issues, however I do a lot of fine engraving, and am interested to know if setting the steps higher would give me a higher level of precision.

Would love input.

Thanks!

Jeff

Good question. The short answer is "Maybe". It depends a lot on the load and friction in the system This article seems to explain it fairly well.

https://www.machinedesign.com/archive/a ... ping-myths

Jeff,

I have mine currently set at 128 micro/steps and are getting very good results engraving Aluminum using a diamond drag bit and a solid 0.65mm carbide cutter, is it any better than 32 micro/steps I couldn't say

Mick

Thanks Doug and Mick!

I will read up, do some trials and report back.

Have a great weekend!