Unit values for the new Windows base software

[nswweigel8]

Yes! Can someone help me out on this? The company I work for as purchased the older PRT ShopBot tool back in February of 2001 and we are currently using the DOS based software for it using unit values of X,Y: 183.347 Z: 1466.776

I need to know what the unit values for the Windows version would be so that it operates the tool accurately. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Brady Watson]

Wolfgang,
If you are using the standard 3.6:1 steppers on your tool (says 0.5° step on motor) on all 3 axes, you unit values in SB3 would be:

XY 733.386 with 25 tooth pinion
Z 916.7324 with 20 tooth pinion

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Hi-Res 7.2:1 option Z-axis motor (says 0.25° step on motor)

Z 1833.4648 with 20 tooth pinion

[mikejohn]

Wolfgang
Gerald posted this (http://www.talkshopbot.com/forum/show.cgi?tpc=7&post=23470#POST23470) comprehensive list some time ago.
This is useful for all, not just those using inches.

.......Mike

[bob_reda]

When I upgraded my software fromDOS to windows, the folks at shopbot told me to multiply my x and y values by 4 and leave the z values as is.