How to use Pololu Tic in MPF¶
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hardware: |
pololu_tic: |
tic_stepper_settings: |
switches: |
steppers: |
The Pololu Tic is a stepper controller which can control one stepper via USB. Multiple versions with different power rating exist but they all work the same from the perspective of MPF.
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Overview video about steppers:
Installation¶
To use the Pololu Tic you need to install ticcmd
from Pololu.
Follow their Installation instructions for ticcmd.
Connecting your stepper¶
Connect your stepper according to the Pololu manual.
Configuring your stepper¶
Afterwards, you can use steppers from MPF. This is an example:
#config_version=5
hardware:
stepper_controllers: pololu_tic
switches:
s_home:
number: 1
steppers:
stepper1:
number: 1
homing_mode: switch
homing_switch: s_home
named_positions:
10: test_00
20: test_01
50: test_10
platform_settings:
max_acceleration: 20000
This example is tested to be valid MPF config. However, it is not integration tested.
#config_version=5
hardware:
stepper_controllers: pololu_tic
switches:
s_home:
number: 1
steppers:
stepper1:
number: 1
homing_mode: switch
homing_switch: s_home
named_positions:
10: test_00
20: test_01
50: test_10
platform_settings:
max_acceleration: 20000
You can set certain pololu-specific settings in platform_settings
.
See tic_stepper_settings: for details.
What if it did not work?¶
Have a look at our hardware troubleshooting guide.