Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Gecko drives

Look at www.geckodrive.com. You will be able to find a good answer to your
question.

Basically when using the Geckodrive, your power supply should be between 20
and 25 times the nameplate rating.

Bob Campbell

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Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2000 6:55 PM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Gecko drives


> I'm new to this whole CNC thing and have a couple of questions for
> those of you who know what your doing.
> I am planning to retro a mill drill using Gecko stepper drives, NEMA
> 34 600-800 motors. Will I be able to control these drivers from the
> parallel port of my computer using Kellycam or some other program??.
> Also I dont think I understand the Idea of powering stepper motors
> with more voltage than thier nameplate rating, could someone clear
> the mud for me?
> Thanks for your help!!
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