Calibration of Linear Motion System Driven by Stepper Motors

Calibrating a machine is the first process after the machine is built. You want to get your end mill to exactly the place you want it. There are two main methods of calibrating a machine. One method is to use Mach3 (axis calibration under the settings tab) to calibrate, which is the preferred method. The other method, shown in the video, calibrates the axis over a long distance and shows all of the wonderful calculations to get this done. This method is not necessary if you have Mach3, but will help you understand the underlying details to get an axis calibrated.