Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Tawagawa Seiki steppers

cadcamcenter@... wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Need some friendly help. Tried to get to website for above
> but site is down I think.
>
> I need to get the specs for the following motors:
>
> Quin Tep 5 phase stepping motor
> Name: 8K-S566
> DC 2.55V 0.75A 0.72 deg/step
> Type TS3624N2E3
> Lot No. 4294
> Tawagawa Seiki Co. Ltd. Japan
>
> Quin Tep 5 phase stepping motor
> Name: 16K-M569
> DC 2.55V 1.4A 0.72 deg/step
> Type TS3624N2E5
> Lot No. 20 97
> Tawagawa Seiki Co. Ltd. Japan
>
> What do I need to connect these to the Gecko210 controller?

You can't. 5 phase steppers need 5 phase drivers. Most 5 phase
units are made by Oriental Motor, under the Vexta brand name.
Berger-Lahr owns the patent. These motors may be Vextas
relabeled for an OEM.

Jon