Re: distance from controller to stepper

Chris,

In my opinion, you should re-think the idea of having the controller
25 feet away from the action. I would never consider operating a CNC
machine unless I was in a position to clearly view the cutting area
up close and be within arm's reach of the controller. Things
happen. And when they do even a few seconds reaction time can be a
long delay, not to mention running 25 feet to deal with the emergency.

I vote for mounting the control computer on the machine and move the
whole thing outside as a unit.

Doug



--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@egroups.com, "Chris Salter" <salterc@v...>
wrote:

> Can someone give me advice on what is maximun distance.
>
> I want to be able to roll my plasma cutting table outside the shop
> approx. 25ft.
>
> Can I use around 25ft. of cable from the controller to the

steppers...

>
>
> Thanks
>
> Chris