Re: Tawagawa Seiki steppers

Thanks Jon for the info.

Any hobby controller available for 5 phase steppers? Probably the
most economical solution will be for me to change the motors.

Thanks again

Peter

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., Jon Elson <elson@p...> wrote:
> cadcamcenter@y... 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