Re: Gecko 320

I think they'll work better with the 340, or you might run into
computer speed problems.

If you have 3 or 4 extra encoders, I'd love to buy them.

Jerry

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@egroups.com, beer@s... wrote:
> I'm planning on replacing the steppers on my 3in1 with a servo
system.
>
> To that end, I've located some 90v 5.5a DC motors out of "fitness
> equipment" that are just about exactly the right size and shape and
are
> CERTAINLY the right price. ( Six bucks Canadian ! )
>
> The problem is that they lack an encoder. Now, I have a few of the
> "Electronics Goldmine" motors around that I could easily attach to
the
> back end.
>
> However, they are the 1000 slot/4000 count models.
>
> Does anyone know if the Gecko 320 will work with such a fine
encoder,
> or will I have to try to locate a coarser encoder ?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Alan
>
>
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