On 04/03/2016 09:55 AM, andy pugh wrote: > On 3 April 2016 at 14:47, Mark <wendt.m...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Okay, now we're getting somewhere. Assuming the theoretically perfect >> machine, a commanded move in a straight line (keeping it >> simplified)would stop within >> >> x.x0000000000000" of it's commanded position, correct? > Yes. > > Less theoretically, CAM systems that give arc coordinates to less than > 3 figures of precision often fail the LinuxCNC arc consistency checks. > So often you have to change the default precision to persuade LinuxCNC > to draw the arc. (This is a consequence of pi being irrational) > Gotcha. Thanks for the infoguys!
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