Roger (K8RI) wrote:
>>I'm not at all familiar with the SteppIR design, but I've
>>
>>
>
>Nor am I, but I have many years working with process control and positioners
>prior to moving into computer science.
>Which brings up my question: How does the system know the motors have moved
>the tape/elements to the proper length? Hopefully they don't just count the
>pulses to the motors.
>
>Roger (K8RI)
>
>
Yes, that is exactly how it works. It does have a recalibrate function
which drives the elements back into the housing and oversteps the pulses
so that it is now sure where the antenna is.
Jerry
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