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| title | Stepper and Continuous Motors |
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Stepper motors update their position in steps, whereas continuous motors rotate continuously, without control over the motor's position. Stepper motors are inherently less smooth than a continuous motors, but their advantage is that their position can be controlled more precisely. |
Problem
I have a Platinum or Silver series turntable and my table sometimes shakes, or stutters, or turns really slow. What are the steps I can take to minimize stutter or vibrations?
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| title | Keep Iconasys Software in Foreground |
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Whether using Shutter Stream or the Turntable Controller Software, make sure the software controlling the table is always in the foreground. |
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- Turn off the table.
- Exit the software.
- Unplug the USB cable from the computer and leave out for 2 seconds.
- Plug the USB cable back in.
- Power the table back up.
Restart the Iconasys software
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| title | Use a Powered USB-2 Hub |
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For the best (fastest and smoothest) rotations, we recommend the use of a Powered USB-2 Hub and the original turntable USB cables. The USB-2 hub should have a separate DC power supply, which plugs into the wall and then into the USB hub. Do not use a USB hub without an external DC power supply! |
Explanation
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| title | Stepper and Continuous Motors |
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Stepper motors update their position in steps, whereas continuous motors rotate continuously, without control over the motor's position. Stepper motors are inherently less smooth than a continuous motors, but their advantage is that their position can be controlled more precisely. |
In order to explain the steps, you can take to minimize perceived turntable vibration, it is important to first understand the different turntable and motor mechanics:
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