Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Gecko Drives with 8A motors

Hi Bill,

Should work OK if you use the proper resistor to limit the current.
Won't hurt the drives, you'll only get a little lower torque.

Alan KM6VV

mailliw999@... wrote:

>
> Hi,
> I have two Superior Electris steppers, Type KML093F-109. These are
> 2.06 Volt, 8.2 Amp, 200 Steps/Rev motors. Is it possible to use
> Geckos to drive these even though the Geckos are 7 amp max? Will this
> destroy the drives, or will I just get lower performance from the
> motors than I would with a drive that is rated for the full amp
> rating of the motors? If Geckos will not work, can anyone suggest
> other options than Microkinetics 10A drivers?
>
> Thanks,
> Bill Hubbard