RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Geckodrive Heatsink/Fan Mounting

I just used some beefy socket 7 fans I had kicking around (they were
designed for the AMD-K6 which was a hot running chip). Despite Donald's
warning about the clips breaking I was able to bend mine without any
problem. Coated the base of the drive with heatsink compound and stuck
on the computer heatsink. Am running on a Bridgeport series II mill with
NEMA 42 size motors at 62 VDC and the computer heatsinks alone are
keeping everything cool.

Tim
[Denver, CO]

> -----Original Message-----
> Hi list
>
> I notice that Donald Brock's excellent drawing
> (http://www.ktmarketing.com/CNC.html "Gecko G320 wiring how
> to diagram by Donald Brock") shows socket 370 heatsink fans
> associated with the Gecko drives. Can anyone suggest how best
> to mechanically fit these?
>
> I assume that the heatsink face would have to be in contact
> with the drive base plate, but I can't quite figure out where
> to go from there. Also is it the case that this arrangement
> will provide adequate cooling without additional heatsinking.
>
> If anyone has done this I would greatly appreciate a sketch
> or, even better, a picture.
>
> TIA
>
> Brian Walsh
> Glasgow
> Scotland
>
>
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