Re: Using DRO data for feedback

[Allen <allenf-at-choice.net>]

Weyland wrote:
> 
> Another two questions -
> 
> Should I be able to get feedback when emc starts up,
> or do I have to enable something, like getting out of e-stop first?
>
Not sure cause I always turn estop off and machine on
first thing, by habit now.

 
> Also, do I have to do the "calibration" first and set the PID values
> before I get any feedback?

You can get feedback without tuning and without motors.
When all is compiled and set right, you can move the
encoder by hand and it will read on the screen.

Allen