Stepper motor Pulse Signal Generator module

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    Tom J said:

    Default Stepper motor Pulse Signal Generator module

    Hi there


    I've got generator module and stepper driver connected with two power source 24v(driver) and 5v(generator) like in the picture

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    I use PUL-, DIR-, and ENB-, 3 cables connected to the M542 driver
    In this setup I should join all pluses together and connect to common anode(+)

    I do not why but everything works without this cable - common anode(+).
    I am confuse here. I send only positive signals to the module
    I can change direction of the motor (DIR) and switch on/off the motor (ENA)

    Not the same situation if I use only PUL+ DIR+ ENB + without common cathode this time(-).
    Without common cathode I can only run one direction (like having only PUL+ and (-)cathode or PUL- and (+)anode two cables connected)
    I can have on/off function (ENA, because module send HI signal and disable(off) the driver.

    I know that signal I get is PWM square wave, multimeter allows to check polarity of such a signal (all + or -)
    Can anyone explain how this works please, many should benefit too.

    System got all function start/stops using ENA and Direction using DIR all done by 3 cable connected to (-) without having common anode(+)


    Cheers
    Tom
    Last edited by Tom J; 10-01-2016 at 02:02 PM.