Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Small Problem

Hi Weyland,

If the motors go on Rigotti's router, then the smaller motors are
probably ok. Just keep after him, and get an order in. I have seen the
plans, schematics, hardware diagrams etc., but haven't had my hands on
it yet.

At that price, you can play with it, and hardly loose! I bought a MaxNC
"motion kit" over 2 1/2 years ago, and I've FINALLY got the motors and
Gecko's I want!

Hang in there!

Alan KM6VV

Weyland wrote:

>
> From: "Alan Marconett KM6VV" <KM6VV@...>
>
> > I have a friend who just got a router from him, so everything should be
> > ok. If you just want a driver, why not go to Camtronics? or Gecko's?
> > The Rigotti driver I'm familiar with is Unipolar. What motors to you
> > have? Can they be connected bipolar? MaxNC "Motion control kit" would
> > be another option, if you need motors/driver/software (unipolar again).
>
> Hey Alan~!
>
> Thanks for the reply.
> I looked at Gecko's, but they're a little outta my price range for this
> first go-around.
> (3 Geckos @ $120 or so, each + motors)
> My *plan* was to buy Dave's driver board kit ($49), and then
> buy the 125 oz/in steppers ($30 ea.) from him.
> This would've come out to around $145 + shipping for everything.
>
> The Camtronics kit for 3 axis is $229 - without any motors.
> (or am I looking at the wrong one?)
> There's another one down the page (3 axis, 2A) that goes for $150.
>
> Yes, everything I've been learning from you guys (thank you)
> says bipolar is better, but I really haven't seen anything in my budget to
> allow it.
>
> The MaxNC kit (the one most affordable to me) is $295 *AND*
> comes with software,but is only 70 oz/in motors, so I'm a little wary on
> that.
> (can't tell if they're bipolar or not)
>
> All in all, I'm back to being in information overload again.
> I need to keep this affordable, but if a driver I buy because of price
> is going to hang me up later, I'd rather flip my pockets out looking for
> more change.
>
> I'm getting dizzy.
> You guys seem to have a more electronics oriented background,
> which I envy, but mine is more machining, welding, sheetmetal oriented.
> To be honest, I wouldn't have a clue which was better for me.
> I can make just about anything, but don't have the slightest idea
> of which motors it would take to run it.
>
> HELP~!
>
> Weyland