Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] More about motors?

Boy did you open a can of worms.
For all you wanted to know about steppers, download "jones on stepping motors" from the metalworking.com website.
For servos, someone else will have to help.
They are not the same.

Gordon Robertson wrote:

> Can anyone tell me the differences between stepper motors and servo
> motors? Or are these the same "animals" with different names?
>
> If different, then what are the advantages/disadvantages of using one
> or the other?
>
> Smoke
>
> Welcome to CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@...,an unmoderated list for the discussion of shop built systems, for CAD, CAM, EDM, and DRO.
>
> Addresses:
> Post message: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@egroups.com
> Subscribe: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO-subscribe@egroups.com
> Unsubscribe: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO-unsubscribe@egroups.com
> List owner: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO-owner@egroups.com, wanliker@...
> Moderator: jmelson@... [Moderator]
> URL to this page: http://www.egroups.com/group/CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO
> FAQ: http://www.ktmarketing.com/faq.html
> bill,
> List Manager