Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Tawagawa Seiki steppers

cadcamcenter@... wrote:

> 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.

I managed to snag a 5-phase stepper and matching driver at the
local surplus shop several years ago. If you search eBay, you should
be able to turn one up. Look for the name Vexta. My driver is a
"Super Vexta". Make sure it is for 5-phase (the motor connector
has 5 wires), as Oriental Motor also makes conventional 2-phase
motors and drivers. I don't know for sure if they make the 2-phase
under the Vaxta brand name, but they might.

Jon