Re: DC feedback motor

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., Tim Goldstein <timg@k...> wrote:
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> >
> > > cadcamcenter@y... wrote:
> > Don't know. These are the only info given on an eBay auction
item.
> > For Gecko 3XX, can I use any old dual shaft stepper, add a
quadrature
> > rotary encoder to it? Will this turn a stepper into a servo?
>
> No, No, No. A G3X0 will not drive a stepper motor. It is
specifically for a
> brushed DC servo motor. You can not turn a stepper into a servo
motor. You
> can use one of the Camtronics Mauch/Kulaga DRO cards with a stepper,
> encoder, and EMC to have a closed look stepper system, but it is
NOT a
> servo.
>
> Tim
> [Denver, CO]
>
>
> > Thanks to all those who responded.
> >
> > Wow. Great List. Plenty ideas. Plenty smart people (me included)
> >
> > Peter
> >
> >
> >
> > Addresses:
> > FAQ: http://www.ktmarketing.com/faq.html
> > FILES: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO/files/