Re: Gecko 5V supply

Hi,

Most PCs have a game port. The +5VDC is available on pin of the game
port. You cannot electrocute yourself off of 5 volts even if you put
the wires in your mouth and stand in a tub of salt water. Haven't
tried it myself but I am sure.

Mariss

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., jvicars@c... wrote:
> The Gecko 201 manual says that the 5V for step and direction must
come
> from the indexer/pulse source. I.E. the computer. I don't really
> understand how to accomplish this. Can you get 5V through the
> parallel port somehow, or do you have to run a 5V line from the
> computer to the drivers?
> Anybody have advice on how to hook this up?