grbl-LPC-CoreXY/stepper.c
Sonny Jeon cc9afdc195 Lots of re-organization and cleaning-up. Some bug fixes.
- Added a new source and header file called system. These files contain
the system commands and variables, as well as all of the system headers
and standard libraries Grbl uses. Centralizing some of the code.

- Re-organized the include headers throughout the source code.

- ENABLE_M7 define was missing from config.h. Now there.

- SPINDLE_MAX_RPM and SPINDLE_MIN_RPM now defined in config.h. No
uncommenting to prevent user issues. Minimum spindle RPM now provides
the lower, near 0V, scale adjustment, i.e. some spindles can go really
slow so why use up our 256 voltage bins for them?

- Remove some persistent variables from coolant and spindle control.
They were redundant.

- Removed a VARIABLE_SPINDLE define in cpu_map.h that shouldn’t have
been there.

- Changed the DEFAULT_ARC_TOLERANCE to 0.002mm to improve arc tracing.
Before we had issues with performance, no longer.

- Fixed a bug with the hard limits and the software debounce feature
enabled. The invert limit pin setting wasn’t honored.

- Fixed a bug with the homing direction mask. Now is like it used to
be. At least for now.

- Re-organized main.c to serve as only as the reset/initialization
routine. Makes things a little bit clearer in terms of execution
procedures.

- Re-organized protocol.c as the overall master control unit for
execution procedures. Not quite there yet, but starting to make a
little more sense in how things are run.

- Removed updating of old settings records. So many new settings have
been added that it’s not worth adding the code to migrate old user
settings.

- Tweaked spindle_control.c a bit and made it more clear and consistent
with other parts of Grbl.

- Tweaked the stepper disable bit code in stepper.c. Requires less
flash memory.
2014-01-10 20:22:10 -07:00

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/*
stepper.c - stepper motor driver: executes motion plans using stepper motors
Part of Grbl
Copyright (c) 2011-2014 Sungeun K. Jeon
Copyright (c) 2009-2011 Simen Svale Skogsrud
Grbl is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or
(at your option) any later version.
Grbl is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
GNU General Public License for more details.
You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
along with Grbl. If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
*/
#include "system.h"
#include "nuts_bolts.h"
#include "stepper.h"
#include "settings.h"
#include "planner.h"
// Some useful constants.
#define DT_SEGMENT (1.0/(ACCELERATION_TICKS_PER_SECOND*60.0)) // min/segment
#define RAMP_ACCEL 0
#define RAMP_CRUISE 1
#define RAMP_DECEL 2
// Define AMASS levels and cutoff frequencies. The highest level frequency bin starts at 0Hz and
// ends at its cutoff frequency. The next lower level frequency bin starts at the next higher cutoff
// frequency, and so on. The cutoff frequencies for each level must be considered carefully against
// how much it over-drives the stepper ISR, the accuracy of the 16-bit timer, and the CPU overhead.
// Level 0 (no AMASS, normal operation) frequency bin starts at the Level 1 cutoff frequency and
// up to as fast as the CPU allows (over 30kHz in limited testing).
// NOTE: AMASS uutoff frequency multiplied by ISR overdrive factor must not exceed maximum step frequency.
// NOTE: Current settings are set to overdrive the ISR to no more than 16kHz, balancing CPU overhead
// and timer accuracy. Do not alter these settings unless you know what you are doing.
#define MAX_AMASS_LEVEL 3
// AMASS_LEVEL0: Normal operation. No AMASS. No upper cutoff frequency. Starts at LEVEL1 cutoff frequency.
#define AMASS_LEVEL1 (F_CPU/8000) // Over-drives ISR (x2). Defined as F_CPU/(Cutoff frequency in Hz)
#define AMASS_LEVEL2 (F_CPU/4000) // Over-drives ISR (x4)
#define AMASS_LEVEL3 (F_CPU/2000) // Over-drives ISR (x8)
// Stores the planner block Bresenham algorithm execution data for the segments in the segment
// buffer. Normally, this buffer is partially in-use, but, for the worst case scenario, it will
// never exceed the number of accessible stepper buffer segments (SEGMENT_BUFFER_SIZE-1).
// NOTE: This data is copied from the prepped planner blocks so that the planner blocks may be
// discarded when entirely consumed and completed by the segment buffer. Also, AMASS alters this
// data for its own use.
typedef struct {
uint8_t direction_bits;
uint32_t steps[N_AXIS];
uint32_t step_event_count;
} st_block_t;
static st_block_t st_block_buffer[SEGMENT_BUFFER_SIZE-1];
// Primary stepper segment ring buffer. Contains small, short line segments for the stepper
// algorithm to execute, which are "checked-out" incrementally from the first block in the
// planner buffer. Once "checked-out", the steps in the segments buffer cannot be modified by
// the planner, where the remaining planner block steps still can.
typedef struct {
uint16_t n_step; // Number of step events to be executed for this segment
uint8_t st_block_index; // Stepper block data index. Uses this information to execute this segment.
uint16_t cycles_per_tick; // Step distance traveled per ISR tick, aka step rate.
#ifdef ADAPTIVE_MULTI_AXIS_STEP_SMOOTHING
uint8_t amass_level; // Indicates AMASS level for the ISR to execute this segment
#else
uint8_t prescaler; // Without AMASS, a prescaler is required to adjust for slow timing.
#endif
} segment_t;
static segment_t segment_buffer[SEGMENT_BUFFER_SIZE];
// Stepper ISR data struct. Contains the running data for the main stepper ISR.
typedef struct {
// Used by the bresenham line algorithm
uint32_t counter_x, // Counter variables for the bresenham line tracer
counter_y,
counter_z;
#ifdef STEP_PULSE_DELAY
uint8_t step_bits; // Stores out_bits output to complete the step pulse delay
#endif
uint8_t execute_step; // Flags step execution for each interrupt.
uint8_t step_pulse_time; // Step pulse reset time after step rise
uint8_t step_outbits; // The next stepping-bits to be output
uint8_t dir_outbits;
#ifdef ADAPTIVE_MULTI_AXIS_STEP_SMOOTHING
uint32_t steps[N_AXIS];
#endif
uint16_t step_count; // Steps remaining in line segment motion
uint8_t exec_block_index; // Tracks the current st_block index. Change indicates new block.
st_block_t *exec_block; // Pointer to the block data for the segment being executed
segment_t *exec_segment; // Pointer to the segment being executed
} stepper_t;
static stepper_t st;
// Step segment ring buffer indices
static volatile uint8_t segment_buffer_tail;
static uint8_t segment_buffer_head;
static uint8_t segment_next_head;
// Used to avoid ISR nesting of the "Stepper Driver Interrupt". Should never occur though.
static volatile uint8_t busy;
// Pointers for the step segment being prepped from the planner buffer. Accessed only by the
// main program. Pointers may be planning segments or planner blocks ahead of what being executed.
static plan_block_t *pl_block; // Pointer to the planner block being prepped
static st_block_t *st_prep_block; // Pointer to the stepper block data being prepped
// Segment preparation data struct. Contains all the necessary information to compute new segments
// based on the current executing planner block.
typedef struct {
uint8_t st_block_index; // Index of stepper common data block being prepped
uint8_t flag_partial_block; // Flag indicating the last block completed. Time to load a new one.
float step_per_mm; // Current planner block step/millimeter conversion scalar
float steps_remaining;
float mm_per_step;
float minimum_mm;
uint8_t ramp_type; // Current segment ramp state
float mm_complete; // End of velocity profile from end of current planner block in (mm).
float current_speed; // Current speed at the end of the segment buffer (mm/min)
float maximum_speed; // Maximum speed of executing block. Not always nominal speed. (mm/min)
float exit_speed; // Exit speed of executing block (mm/min)
float accelerate_until; // Acceleration ramp end measured from end of block (mm)
float decelerate_after; // Deceleration ramp start measured from end of block (mm)
} st_prep_t;
static st_prep_t prep;
/* BLOCK VELOCITY PROFILE DEFINITION
__________________________
/| |\ _________________ ^
/ | | \ /| |\ |
/ | | \ / | | \ s
/ | | | | | \ p
/ | | | | | \ e
+-----+------------------------+---+--+---------------+----+ e
| BLOCK 1 ^ BLOCK 2 | d
|
time -----> EXAMPLE: Block 2 entry speed is at max junction velocity
The planner block buffer is planned assuming constant acceleration velocity profiles and are
continuously joined at block junctions as shown above. However, the planner only actively computes
the block entry speeds for an optimal velocity plan, but does not compute the block internal
velocity profiles. These velocity profiles are computed ad-hoc as they are executed by the
stepper algorithm and consists of only 7 possible types of profiles: cruise-only, cruise-
deceleration, acceleration-cruise, acceleration-only, deceleration-only, full-trapezoid, and
triangle(no cruise).
maximum_speed (< nominal_speed) -> +
+--------+ <- maximum_speed (= nominal_speed) /|\
/ \ / | \
current_speed -> + \ / | + <- exit_speed
| + <- exit_speed / | |
+-------------+ current_speed -> +----+--+
time --> ^ ^ ^ ^
| | | |
decelerate_after(in mm) decelerate_after(in mm)
^ ^ ^ ^
| | | |
accelerate_until(in mm) accelerate_until(in mm)
The step segment buffer computes the executing block velocity profile and tracks the critical
parameters for the stepper algorithm to accurately trace the profile. These critical parameters
are shown and defined in the above illustration.
*/
// Stepper state initialization. Cycle should only start if the st.cycle_start flag is
// enabled. Startup init and limits call this function but shouldn't start the cycle.
void st_wake_up()
{
// Enable stepper drivers.
if (bit_istrue(settings.flags,BITFLAG_INVERT_ST_ENABLE)) { STEPPERS_DISABLE_PORT |= (1<<STEPPERS_DISABLE_BIT); }
else { STEPPERS_DISABLE_PORT &= ~(1<<STEPPERS_DISABLE_BIT); }
if (sys.state & (STATE_CYCLE | STATE_HOMING)){
// Initialize stepper output bits
st.dir_outbits = settings.dir_invert_mask;
st.step_outbits = settings.step_invert_mask;
// Initialize step pulse timing from settings. Here to ensure updating after re-writing.
#ifdef STEP_PULSE_DELAY
// Set total step pulse time after direction pin set. Ad hoc computation from oscilloscope.
st.step_pulse_time = -(((settings.pulse_microseconds+STEP_PULSE_DELAY-2)*TICKS_PER_MICROSECOND) >> 3);
// Set delay between direction pin write and step command.
OCR0A = -(((settings.pulse_microseconds)*TICKS_PER_MICROSECOND) >> 3);
#else // Normal operation
// Set step pulse time. Ad hoc computation from oscilloscope. Uses two's complement.
st.step_pulse_time = -(((settings.pulse_microseconds-2)*TICKS_PER_MICROSECOND) >> 3);
#endif
// Enable Stepper Driver Interrupt
TCCR1B = (TCCR1B & ~(0x07<<CS10)) | (1<<CS10); // Set prescaler
TIMSK1 |= (1<<OCIE1A);
}
}
// Stepper shutdown
void st_go_idle()
{
// Disable Timer1 Stepper Driver Interrupt. Allow Timer0 to finish. It will disable itself.
TIMSK1 &= ~(1<<OCIE1A);
busy = false;
// Set stepper driver idle state, disabled or enabled, depending on settings and circumstances.
bool pin_state = false;
if (((settings.stepper_idle_lock_time != 0xff) || bit_istrue(sys.execute,EXEC_ALARM)) && sys.state != STATE_HOMING) {
// Force stepper dwell to lock axes for a defined amount of time to ensure the axes come to a complete
// stop and not drift from residual inertial forces at the end of the last movement.
delay_ms(settings.stepper_idle_lock_time);
pin_state = true;
}
if (bit_istrue(settings.flags,BITFLAG_INVERT_ST_ENABLE)) { pin_state = !pin_state; }
if (pin_state) { STEPPERS_DISABLE_PORT |= (1<<STEPPERS_DISABLE_BIT); }
else { STEPPERS_DISABLE_PORT &= ~(1<<STEPPERS_DISABLE_BIT); }
}
/* "The Stepper Driver Interrupt" - This timer interrupt is the workhorse of Grbl. Grbl employs
the venerable Bresenham line algorithm to manage and exactly synchronize multi-axis moves.
Unlike the popular DDA algorithm, the Bresenham algorithm is not susceptible to numerical
round-off errors and only requires fast integer counters, meaning low computational overhead
and maximizing the Arduino's capabilities. However, the downside of the Bresenham algorithm
is, for certain multi-axis motions, the non-dominant axes may suffer from un-smooth step
pulse trains, or aliasing, which can lead to strange audible noises or shaking. This is
particularly noticeable or may cause motion issues at low step frequencies (0-5kHz), but
is usually not a physical problem at higher frequencies, although audible.
To improve Bresenham multi-axis performance, Grbl uses what we call an Adaptive Multi-Axis
Step Smoothing (AMASS) algorithm, which does what the name implies. At lower step frequencies,
AMASS artificially increases the Bresenham resolution without effecting the algorithm's
innate exactness. AMASS adapts its resolution levels automatically depending on the step
frequency to be executed, meaning that for even lower step frequencies the step smoothing
level increases. Algorithmically, AMASS is acheived by a simple bit-shifting of the Bresenham
step count for each AMASS level. For example, for a Level 1 step smoothing, we bit shift
the Bresenham step event count, effectively multiplying it by 2, while the axis step counts
remain the same, and then double the stepper ISR frequency. In effect, we are allowing the
non-dominant Bresenham axes step in the intermediate ISR tick, while the dominant axis is
stepping every two ISR ticks, rather than every ISR tick in the traditional sense. At AMASS
Level 2, we simply bit-shift again, so the non-dominant Bresenham axes can step within any
of the four ISR ticks, and the dominant axis steps every four ISR ticks. And so on. This,
in effect, removes the vast majority of the multi-axis aliasing issues with the Bresenham
algorithm and does not significantly alter Grbl's performance, but in fact, more efficiently
utilizes unused CPU cycles overall throughout all configurations.
This interrupt is simple and dumb by design. All the computational heavy-lifting, as in
determining accelerations, is performed elsewhere. This interrupt pops pre-computed segments,
defined as constant velocity over n number of steps, from the step segment buffer and then
executes them by pulsing the stepper pins appropriately via the Bresenham algorithm. This
ISR is supported by The Stepper Port Reset Interrupt which it uses to reset the stepper port
after each pulse. The bresenham line tracer algorithm controls all stepper outputs
simultaneously with these two interrupts.
NOTE: This interrupt must be as efficient as possible and complete before the next ISR tick,
which for Grbl must be less than 33.3usec (@30kHz ISR rate). Oscilloscope measured time in
ISR is 5usec typical and 25usec maximum, well below requirement.
*/
// TODO: Replace direct updating of the int32 position counters in the ISR somehow. Perhaps use smaller
// int8 variables and update position counters only when a segment completes. This can get complicated
// with probing and homing cycles that require true real-time positions.
ISR(TIMER1_COMPA_vect)
{
// SPINDLE_ENABLE_PORT ^= 1<<SPINDLE_ENABLE_BIT; // Debug: Used to time ISR
if (busy) { return; } // The busy-flag is used to avoid reentering this interrupt
// Set the direction pins a couple of nanoseconds before we step the steppers
DIRECTION_PORT = (DIRECTION_PORT & ~DIRECTION_MASK) | (st.dir_outbits & DIRECTION_MASK);
// Then pulse the stepping pins
#ifdef STEP_PULSE_DELAY
st.step_bits = (STEPPING_PORT & ~STEP_MASK) | st.step_outbits; // Store out_bits to prevent overwriting.
#else // Normal operation
STEPPING_PORT = (STEPPING_PORT & ~STEP_MASK) | st.step_outbits;
#endif
// Enable step pulse reset timer so that The Stepper Port Reset Interrupt can reset the signal after
// exactly settings.pulse_microseconds microseconds, independent of the main Timer1 prescaler.
TCNT0 = st.step_pulse_time; // Reload Timer0 counter
TCCR0B = (1<<CS21); // Begin Timer0. Full speed, 1/8 prescaler
busy = true;
sei(); // Re-enable interrupts to allow Stepper Port Reset Interrupt to fire on-time.
// NOTE: The remaining code in this ISR will finish before returning to main program.
// If there is no step segment, attempt to pop one from the stepper buffer
if (st.exec_segment == NULL) {
// Anything in the buffer? If so, load and initialize next step segment.
if (segment_buffer_head != segment_buffer_tail) {
// Initialize new step segment and load number of steps to execute
st.exec_segment = &segment_buffer[segment_buffer_tail];
// Initialize step segment timing per step and load number of steps to execute.
#ifndef ADAPTIVE_MULTI_AXIS_STEP_SMOOTHING
TCCR1B = (TCCR1B & ~(0x07<<CS10)) | (st.exec_segment->prescaler<<CS10);
#endif
OCR1A = st.exec_segment->cycles_per_tick;
st.step_count = st.exec_segment->n_step; // NOTE: Can sometimes be zero when moving slow.
// If the new segment starts a new planner block, initialize stepper variables and counters.
// NOTE: When the segment data index changes, this indicates a new planner block.
if ( st.exec_block_index != st.exec_segment->st_block_index ) {
st.exec_block_index = st.exec_segment->st_block_index;
st.exec_block = &st_block_buffer[st.exec_block_index];
st.dir_outbits = st.exec_block->direction_bits ^ settings.dir_invert_mask;
// Initialize Bresenham line and distance counters
st.counter_x = (st.exec_block->step_event_count >> 1);
st.counter_y = st.counter_x;
st.counter_z = st.counter_x;
}
#ifdef ADAPTIVE_MULTI_AXIS_STEP_SMOOTHING
st.steps[X_AXIS] = st.exec_block->steps[X_AXIS] >> st.exec_segment->amass_level;
st.steps[Y_AXIS] = st.exec_block->steps[Y_AXIS] >> st.exec_segment->amass_level;
st.steps[Z_AXIS] = st.exec_block->steps[Z_AXIS] >> st.exec_segment->amass_level;
#endif
} else {
// Segment buffer empty. Shutdown.
st_go_idle();
bit_true(sys.execute,EXEC_CYCLE_STOP); // Flag main program for cycle end
return; // Nothing to do but exit.
}
}
// Reset step out bits.
st.step_outbits = 0;
// Execute step displacement profile by Bresenham line algorithm
#ifdef ADAPTIVE_MULTI_AXIS_STEP_SMOOTHING
st.counter_x += st.steps[X_AXIS];
#else
st.counter_x += st.exec_block->steps[X_AXIS];
#endif
if (st.counter_x > st.exec_block->step_event_count) {
st.step_outbits |= (1<<X_STEP_BIT);
st.counter_x -= st.exec_block->step_event_count;
if (st.exec_block->direction_bits & (1<<X_DIRECTION_BIT)) { sys.position[X_AXIS]--; }
else { sys.position[X_AXIS]++; }
}
#ifdef ADAPTIVE_MULTI_AXIS_STEP_SMOOTHING
st.counter_y += st.steps[Y_AXIS];
#else
st.counter_y += st.exec_block->steps[Y_AXIS];
#endif
if (st.counter_y > st.exec_block->step_event_count) {
st.step_outbits |= (1<<Y_STEP_BIT);
st.counter_y -= st.exec_block->step_event_count;
if (st.exec_block->direction_bits & (1<<Y_DIRECTION_BIT)) { sys.position[Y_AXIS]--; }
else { sys.position[Y_AXIS]++; }
}
#ifdef ADAPTIVE_MULTI_AXIS_STEP_SMOOTHING
st.counter_z += st.steps[Z_AXIS];
#else
st.counter_z += st.exec_block->steps[Z_AXIS];
#endif
if (st.counter_z > st.exec_block->step_event_count) {
st.step_outbits |= (1<<Z_STEP_BIT);
st.counter_z -= st.exec_block->step_event_count;
if (st.exec_block->direction_bits & (1<<Z_DIRECTION_BIT)) { sys.position[Z_AXIS]--; }
else { sys.position[Z_AXIS]++; }
}
// During a homing cycle, lock out and prevent desired axes from moving.
if (sys.state == STATE_HOMING) { st.step_outbits &= sys.homing_axis_lock; }
st.step_count--; // Decrement step events count
if (st.step_count == 0) {
// Segment is complete. Discard current segment and advance segment indexing.
st.exec_segment = NULL;
if ( ++segment_buffer_tail == SEGMENT_BUFFER_SIZE) { segment_buffer_tail = 0; }
}
st.step_outbits ^= settings.step_invert_mask; // Apply step port invert mask
busy = false;
// SPINDLE_ENABLE_PORT ^= 1<<SPINDLE_ENABLE_BIT;
}
/* The Stepper Port Reset Interrupt: Timer0 OVF interrupt handles the falling edge of the step
pulse. This should always trigger before the next Timer2 COMPA interrupt and independently
finish, if Timer2 is disabled after completing a move. */
// This interrupt is set up by ISR_TIMER1_COMPAREA when it sets the motor port bits. It resets
// the motor port after a short period (settings.pulse_microseconds) completing one step cycle.
// NOTE: Interrupt collisions between the serial and stepper interrupts can cause delays by
// a few microseconds, if they execute right before one another. Not a big deal, but can
// cause issues at high step rates if another high frequency asynchronous interrupt is
// added to Grbl.
ISR(TIMER0_OVF_vect)
{
// Reset stepping pins (leave the direction pins)
STEPPING_PORT = (STEPPING_PORT & ~STEP_MASK) | (settings.step_invert_mask & STEP_MASK);
TCCR0B = 0; // Disable Timer0 to prevent re-entering this interrupt when it's not needed.
}
#ifdef STEP_PULSE_DELAY
// This interrupt is used only when STEP_PULSE_DELAY is enabled. Here, the step pulse is
// initiated after the STEP_PULSE_DELAY time period has elapsed. The ISR TIMER2_OVF interrupt
// will then trigger after the appropriate settings.pulse_microseconds, as in normal operation.
// The new timing between direction, step pulse, and step complete events are setup in the
// st_wake_up() routine.
ISR(TIMER0_COMPA_vect)
{
STEPPING_PORT = st.step_bits; // Begin step pulse.
}
#endif
// Reset and clear stepper subsystem variables
void st_reset()
{
memset(&prep, 0, sizeof(prep));
memset(&st, 0, sizeof(st));
st.exec_segment = NULL;
pl_block = NULL; // Planner block pointer used by segment buffer
segment_buffer_tail = 0;
segment_buffer_head = 0; // empty = tail
segment_next_head = 1;
busy = false;
// Initialize stepper driver idle state.
st_go_idle();
}
// Initialize and start the stepper motor subsystem
void stepper_init()
{
// Configure step and direction interface pins
STEPPING_DDR |= STEP_MASK;
STEPPING_PORT = (STEPPING_PORT & ~STEP_MASK) | settings.step_invert_mask;
STEPPERS_DISABLE_DDR |= 1<<STEPPERS_DISABLE_BIT;
DIRECTION_DDR |= DIRECTION_MASK;
DIRECTION_PORT = (DIRECTION_PORT & ~DIRECTION_MASK) | settings.dir_invert_mask;
// Configure Timer 1: Stepper Driver Interrupt
TCCR1B &= ~(1<<WGM13); // waveform generation = 0100 = CTC
TCCR1B |= (1<<WGM12);
TCCR1A &= ~(1<<WGM11);
TCCR1A &= ~(1<<WGM10);
TCCR1A &= ~(3<<COM1A0); // output mode = 00 (disconnected)
TCCR1A &= ~(3<<COM1B0);
TCCR1B = (TCCR1B & ~(0x07<<CS10)) | (1<<CS10);
// TIMSK1 &= ~(1<<OCIE1A); // Timer 1 disabled in st_go_idle().
// Configure Timer 0: Stepper Port Reset Interrupt
TIMSK0 &= ~(1<<TOIE0);
TCCR0A = 0; // Normal operation
TCCR0B = 0; // Disable Timer0 until needed
TIMSK0 |= (1<<TOIE0); // Enable Timer0 overflow interrupt
#ifdef STEP_PULSE_DELAY
TIMSK0 |= (1<<OCIE0A); // Enable Timer0 Compare Match A interrupt
#endif
}
// Planner external interface to start stepper interrupt and execute the blocks in queue. Called
// by the main program functions: planner auto-start and run-time command execution.
void st_cycle_start()
{
if (sys.state == STATE_QUEUED) {
sys.state = STATE_CYCLE;
st_prep_buffer(); // Initialize step segment buffer before beginning cycle.
st_wake_up();
if (bit_isfalse(settings.flags,BITFLAG_AUTO_START)) { sys.auto_start = false; } // Reset auto start per settings.
}
}
// Execute a feed hold with deceleration, only during cycle. Called by main program.
void st_feed_hold()
{
if (sys.state == STATE_CYCLE) {
sys.state = STATE_HOLD;
st_update_plan_block_parameters();
st_prep_buffer();
sys.auto_start = false; // Disable planner auto start upon feed hold.
}
}
// Reinitializes the cycle plan and stepper system after a feed hold for a resume. Called by
// runtime command execution in the main program, ensuring that the planner re-plans safely.
// NOTE: Bresenham algorithm variables are still maintained through both the planner and stepper
// cycle reinitializations. The stepper path should continue exactly as if nothing has happened.
// Only the planner de/ac-celerations profiles and stepper rates have been updated.
void st_cycle_reinitialize()
{
if (sys.state != STATE_QUEUED) {
sys.state = STATE_IDLE;
}
}
// Called by planner_recalculate() when the executing block is updated by the new plan.
void st_update_plan_block_parameters()
{
if (pl_block != NULL) { // Ignore if at start of a new block.
prep.flag_partial_block = true;
pl_block->entry_speed_sqr = prep.current_speed*prep.current_speed; // Update entry speed.
pl_block = NULL; // Flag st_prep_segment() to load new velocity profile.
}
}
/* Prepares step segment buffer. Continuously called from main program.
The segment buffer is an intermediary buffer interface between the execution of steps
by the stepper algorithm and the velocity profiles generated by the planner. The stepper
algorithm only executes steps within the segment buffer and is filled by the main program
when steps are "checked-out" from the first block in the planner buffer. This keeps the
step execution and planning optimization processes atomic and protected from each other.
The number of steps "checked-out" from the planner buffer and the number of segments in
the segment buffer is sized and computed such that no operation in the main program takes
longer than the time it takes the stepper algorithm to empty it before refilling it.
Currently, the segment buffer conservatively holds roughly up to 40-50 msec of steps.
NOTE: The segment buffer executes a computed number of steps over a configured segment
execution time period, except at an end of a planner block where the segment execution
gets truncated by the lack of travel distance. Since steps are integer values and to keep
the distance traveled over the segment exact, a fractional step remaining after the last
executed step in a segment is handled by allowing the stepper algorithm distance counters
to tick to this fractional value without triggering a full step. So, when the next segment
is loaded for execution, its first full step will already have the distance counters primed
with the previous segment fractional step and will execute exactly on time according to
the planner block velocity profile. This ensures the step phasing between segments are kept
in sync and prevents artificially created accelerations between segments if they are not
accounted for. This allows the stepper algorithm to run at very high step rates without
losing steps.
*/
void st_prep_buffer()
{
while (segment_buffer_tail != segment_next_head) { // Check if we need to fill the buffer.
if (sys.state == STATE_QUEUED) { return; } // Block until a motion state is issued
// Determine if we need to load a new planner block or if the block remainder is replanned.
if (pl_block == NULL) {
pl_block = plan_get_current_block(); // Query planner for a queued block
if (pl_block == NULL) { return; } // No planner blocks. Exit.
// Check if the segment buffer completed the last planner block. If so, load the Bresenham
// data for the block. If not, we are still mid-block and the velocity profile has changed.
if (prep.flag_partial_block) {
prep.flag_partial_block = false; // Reset flag
} else {
// Increment stepper common data index
if ( ++prep.st_block_index == (SEGMENT_BUFFER_SIZE-1) ) { prep.st_block_index = 0; }
// Prepare and copy Bresenham algorithm segment data from the new planner block, so that
// when the segment buffer completes the planner block, it may be discarded immediately.
st_prep_block = &st_block_buffer[prep.st_block_index];
st_prep_block->direction_bits = pl_block->direction_bits;
#ifndef ADAPTIVE_MULTI_AXIS_STEP_SMOOTHING
st_prep_block->steps[X_AXIS] = pl_block->steps[X_AXIS];
st_prep_block->steps[Y_AXIS] = pl_block->steps[Y_AXIS];
st_prep_block->steps[Z_AXIS] = pl_block->steps[Z_AXIS];
st_prep_block->step_event_count = pl_block->step_event_count;
#else
st_prep_block->steps[X_AXIS] = pl_block->steps[X_AXIS] << MAX_AMASS_LEVEL;
st_prep_block->steps[Y_AXIS] = pl_block->steps[Y_AXIS] << MAX_AMASS_LEVEL;
st_prep_block->steps[Z_AXIS] = pl_block->steps[Z_AXIS] << MAX_AMASS_LEVEL;
st_prep_block->step_event_count = pl_block->step_event_count << MAX_AMASS_LEVEL;
#endif
// Initialize segment buffer data for generating the segments.
prep.steps_remaining = pl_block->step_event_count;
prep.step_per_mm = prep.steps_remaining/pl_block->millimeters;
prep.mm_per_step = pl_block->millimeters/prep.steps_remaining;
prep.minimum_mm = pl_block->millimeters-prep.mm_per_step;
if (sys.state == STATE_HOLD) {
// Override planner block entry speed and enforce deceleration during feed hold.
prep.current_speed = prep.exit_speed;
pl_block->entry_speed_sqr = prep.exit_speed*prep.exit_speed;
}
else { prep.current_speed = sqrt(pl_block->entry_speed_sqr); }
}
/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Compute the velocity profile of a new planner block based on its entry and exit
speeds, or recompute the profile of a partially-completed planner block if the
planner has updated it. For a commanded forced-deceleration, such as from a feed
hold, override the planner velocities and decelerate to the target exit speed.
*/
prep.mm_complete = 0.0; // Default velocity profile complete at 0.0mm from end of block.
float inv_2_accel = 0.5/pl_block->acceleration;
if (sys.state == STATE_HOLD) {
// Compute velocity profile parameters for a feed hold in-progress. This profile overrides
// the planner block profile, enforcing a deceleration to zero speed.
prep.ramp_type = RAMP_DECEL;
float decel_dist = inv_2_accel*pl_block->entry_speed_sqr;
if (decel_dist < pl_block->millimeters) {
prep.exit_speed = 0.0;
prep.mm_complete = pl_block->millimeters-decel_dist; // End of feed hold.
} else {
prep.exit_speed = sqrt(pl_block->entry_speed_sqr-2*pl_block->acceleration*pl_block->millimeters);
}
} else {
// Compute or recompute velocity profile parameters of the prepped planner block.
prep.ramp_type = RAMP_ACCEL; // Initialize as acceleration ramp.
prep.accelerate_until = pl_block->millimeters;
prep.exit_speed = plan_get_exec_block_exit_speed();
float exit_speed_sqr = prep.exit_speed*prep.exit_speed;
float intersect_distance =
0.5*(pl_block->millimeters+inv_2_accel*(pl_block->entry_speed_sqr-exit_speed_sqr));
if (intersect_distance > 0.0) {
if (intersect_distance < pl_block->millimeters) { // Either trapezoid or triangle types
// NOTE: For acceleration-cruise and cruise-only types, following calculation will be 0.0.
prep.decelerate_after = inv_2_accel*(pl_block->nominal_speed_sqr-exit_speed_sqr);
if (prep.decelerate_after < intersect_distance) { // Trapezoid type
prep.maximum_speed = sqrt(pl_block->nominal_speed_sqr);
if (pl_block->entry_speed_sqr == pl_block->nominal_speed_sqr) {
// Cruise-deceleration or cruise-only type.
prep.ramp_type = RAMP_CRUISE;
} else {
// Full-trapezoid or acceleration-cruise types
prep.accelerate_until -= inv_2_accel*(pl_block->nominal_speed_sqr-pl_block->entry_speed_sqr);
}
} else { // Triangle type
prep.accelerate_until = intersect_distance;
prep.decelerate_after = intersect_distance;
prep.maximum_speed = sqrt(2.0*pl_block->acceleration*intersect_distance+exit_speed_sqr);
}
} else { // Deceleration-only type
prep.ramp_type = RAMP_DECEL;
// prep.decelerate_after = pl_block->millimeters;
prep.maximum_speed = prep.current_speed;
}
} else { // Acceleration-only type
prep.accelerate_until = 0.0;
// prep.decelerate_after = 0.0;
prep.maximum_speed = prep.exit_speed;
}
}
}
// Initialize new segment
segment_t *prep_segment = &segment_buffer[segment_buffer_head];
// Set new segment to point to the current segment data block.
prep_segment->st_block_index = prep.st_block_index;
/*------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Compute the average velocity of this new segment by determining the total distance
traveled over the segment time DT_SEGMENT. The following code first attempts to create
a full segment based on the current ramp conditions. If the segment time is incomplete
when terminating at a ramp state change, the code will continue to loop through the
progressing ramp states to fill the remaining segment execution time. However, if
an incomplete segment terminates at the end of the velocity profile, the segment is
considered completed despite having a truncated execution time less than DT_SEGMENT.
The velocity profile is always assumed to progress through the ramp sequence:
acceleration ramp, cruising state, and deceleration ramp. Each ramp's travel distance
may range from zero to the length of the block. Velocity profiles can end either at
the end of planner block (typical) or mid-block at the end of a forced deceleration,
such as from a feed hold.
*/
float dt_max = DT_SEGMENT; // Set maximum segment time
float dt = 0.0; // Initialize segment time
float mm_remaining = pl_block->millimeters;
float time_var = dt_max; // Time worker variable
float mm_var; // mm-Distance worker variable
float speed_var; // Speed worker variable.
do {
switch (prep.ramp_type) {
case RAMP_ACCEL:
// NOTE: Acceleration ramp only computes during first do-while loop.
speed_var = pl_block->acceleration*time_var;
mm_remaining -= time_var*(prep.current_speed + 0.5*speed_var);
if (mm_remaining < prep.accelerate_until) { // End of acceleration ramp.
// Acceleration-cruise, acceleration-deceleration ramp junction, or end of block.
mm_remaining = prep.accelerate_until; // NOTE: 0.0 at EOB
time_var = 2.0*(pl_block->millimeters-mm_remaining)/(prep.current_speed+prep.maximum_speed);
if (mm_remaining == prep.decelerate_after) { prep.ramp_type = RAMP_DECEL; }
else { prep.ramp_type = RAMP_CRUISE; }
prep.current_speed = prep.maximum_speed;
} else { // Acceleration only.
prep.current_speed += speed_var;
}
break;
case RAMP_CRUISE:
// NOTE: mm_var used to retain the last mm_remaining for incomplete segment time_var calculations.
mm_var = mm_remaining - prep.maximum_speed*time_var;
if (mm_var < prep.decelerate_after) { // End of cruise.
// Cruise-deceleration junction or end of block.
time_var = (mm_remaining - prep.decelerate_after)/prep.maximum_speed;
mm_remaining = prep.decelerate_after; // NOTE: 0.0 at EOB
prep.ramp_type = RAMP_DECEL;
} else { // Cruising only.
mm_remaining = mm_var;
}
break;
default: // case RAMP_DECEL:
// NOTE: mm_var used as a misc worker variable to prevent errors when near zero speed.
speed_var = pl_block->acceleration*time_var; // Used as delta speed (mm/min)
if (prep.current_speed > speed_var) { // Check if at or below zero speed.
// Compute distance from end of segment to end of block.
mm_var = mm_remaining - time_var*(prep.current_speed - 0.5*speed_var); // (mm)
if (mm_var > prep.mm_complete) { // Deceleration only.
mm_remaining = mm_var;
prep.current_speed -= speed_var;
break; // Segment complete. Exit switch-case statement. Continue do-while loop.
}
} // End of block or end of forced-deceleration.
time_var = 2.0*(mm_remaining-prep.mm_complete)/(prep.current_speed+prep.exit_speed);
mm_remaining = prep.mm_complete;
}
dt += time_var; // Add computed ramp time to total segment time.
if (dt < dt_max) { time_var = dt_max - dt; } // **Incomplete** At ramp junction.
else {
if (mm_remaining > prep.minimum_mm) { // Check for slow segments with zero steps.
dt_max += DT_SEGMENT; // Increase segment time to ensure at least one step in segment.
time_var = dt_max - dt;
} else {
break; // **Complete** Exit loop. Segment execution time maxed.
}
}
} while (mm_remaining > prep.mm_complete); // **Complete** Exit loop. Profile complete.
/* -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Compute segment step rate, steps to execute, and step phase correction parameters.
NOTE: Steps are computed by direct scalar conversion of the millimeter distance
remaining in the block, rather than incrementally tallying the steps executed per
segment. This helps in removing floating point round-off issues of several additions.
However, since floats have only 7.2 significant digits, long moves with extremely
high step counts can exceed the precision of floats, which can lead to lost steps.
Fortunately, this scenario is highly unlikely and unrealistic in CNC machines
supported by Grbl (i.e. exceeding 10 meters axis travel at 200 step/mm).
*/
uint32_t cycles;
float steps_remaining = prep.step_per_mm*mm_remaining;
// Compute number of steps to execute and segment step phase correction.
prep_segment->n_step = ceil(prep.steps_remaining)-ceil(steps_remaining);
float inv_rate = dt/(prep.steps_remaining-steps_remaining);
cycles = ceil( (TICKS_PER_MICROSECOND*1000000*60)*inv_rate ); // (cycles/step)
#ifdef ADAPTIVE_MULTI_AXIS_STEP_SMOOTHING
// Compute step timing and multi-axis smoothing level.
// NOTE: AMASS overdrives the timer with each level, so only one prescalar is required.
if (cycles < AMASS_LEVEL1) { prep_segment->amass_level = 0; }
else {
if (cycles < AMASS_LEVEL2) { prep_segment->amass_level = 1; }
else if (cycles < AMASS_LEVEL3) { prep_segment->amass_level = 2; }
else { prep_segment->amass_level = 3; }
cycles >>= prep_segment->amass_level;
prep_segment->n_step <<= prep_segment->amass_level;
}
if (cycles < (1UL << 16)) { prep_segment->cycles_per_tick = cycles; } // < 65536 (4.1ms @ 16MHz)
else { prep_segment->cycles_per_tick = 0xffff; } // Just set the slowest speed possible.
#else
// Compute step timing and timer prescalar for normal step generation.
if (cycles < (1UL << 16)) { // < 65536 (4.1ms @ 16MHz)
prep_segment->prescaler = 1; // prescaler: 0
prep_segment->cycles_per_tick = cycles;
} else if (cycles < (1UL << 19)) { // < 524288 (32.8ms@16MHz)
prep_segment->prescaler = 2; // prescaler: 8
prep_segment->cycles_per_tick = cycles >> 3;
} else {
prep_segment->prescaler = 3; // prescaler: 64
if (cycles < (1UL << 22)) { // < 4194304 (262ms@16MHz)
prep_segment->cycles_per_tick = cycles >> 6;
} else { // Just set the slowest speed possible. (Around 4 step/sec.)
prep_segment->cycles_per_tick = 0xffff;
}
}
#endif
// Determine end of segment conditions. Setup initial conditions for next segment.
if (mm_remaining > prep.mm_complete) {
// Normal operation. Block incomplete. Distance remaining to be executed.
prep.minimum_mm = prep.mm_per_step*floor(steps_remaining);
pl_block->millimeters = mm_remaining;
prep.steps_remaining = steps_remaining;
} else {
// End of planner block or forced-termination. No more distance to be executed.
if (mm_remaining > 0.0) { // At end of forced-termination.
// NOTE: Currently only feed holds qualify for this scenario. May change with overrides.
prep.current_speed = 0.0;
prep.steps_remaining = ceil(steps_remaining);
prep.minimum_mm = prep.steps_remaining-prep.mm_per_step;
pl_block->millimeters = prep.steps_remaining*prep.mm_per_step; // Update with full steps.
plan_cycle_reinitialize();
sys.state = STATE_QUEUED; // End cycle.
} else { // End of planner block
// The planner block is complete. All steps are set to be executed in the segment buffer.
pl_block = NULL;
plan_discard_current_block();
if (sys.state == STATE_HOLD) {
if (prep.current_speed == 0.0) {
// TODO: Check if the segment buffer gets initialized correctly.
plan_cycle_reinitialize();
sys.state = STATE_QUEUED;
}
}
}
}
// New step segment initialization completed. Increment segment buffer indices.
segment_buffer_head = segment_next_head;
if ( ++segment_next_head == SEGMENT_BUFFER_SIZE ) { segment_next_head = 0; }
// int32_t blength = segment_buffer_head - segment_buffer_tail;
// if (blength < 0) { blength += SEGMENT_BUFFER_SIZE; }
// printInteger(blength);
}
}
/*
TODO: With feedrate overrides, increases to the override value will not significantly
change the current planner and stepper operation. When the value increases, we simply
need to recompute the block plan with new nominal speeds and maximum junction velocities.
However with a decreasing feedrate override, this gets a little tricky. The current block
plan is optimal, so if we try to reduce the feed rates, it may be impossible to create
a feasible plan at its current operating speed and decelerate down to zero at the end of
the buffer. We first have to enforce a deceleration to meet and intersect with the reduced
feedrate override plan. For example, if the current block is cruising at a nominal rate
and the feedrate override is reduced, the new nominal rate will now be lower. The velocity
profile must first decelerate to the new nominal rate and then follow on the new plan.
Another issue is whether or not a feedrate override reduction causes a deceleration
that acts over several planner blocks. For example, say that the plan is already heavily
decelerating throughout it, reducing the feedrate override will not do much to it. So,
how do we determine when to resume the new plan? One solution is to tie into the feed hold
handling code to enforce a deceleration, but check when the current speed is less than or
equal to the block maximum speed and is in an acceleration or cruising ramp. At this
point, we know that we can recompute the block velocity profile to meet and continue onto
the new block plan.
One "easy" way to do this is to have the step segment buffer enforce a deceleration and
continually re-plan the planner buffer until the plan becomes feasible. This can work
and may be easy to implement, but it expends a lot of CPU cycles and may block out the
rest of the functions from operating at peak efficiency. Still the question is how do
we know when the plan is feasible in the context of what's already in the code and not
require too much more code?
*/