Re: Gecko drives

Hi Tim,

You mean all I need to do is to wire the switches to the terminals
that link to the computer? Is there any website where I can view the
wiring diagram?

Thanks. You guys have been very helpful

George

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "Tim Goldstein" <timg@k...> wrote:
> Bipolar will give you more torque from a given motor which is
particularly
> useful at higher motor speeds. Really no downside to bipolar other
than that
> they generally cost more.
>
> Home & limit switches don't hook directly to the drive, but to the
computer
> that is directing them. The power supply hookup to a Gecko is very
straight
> forward Power supply + to the + terminal, power supply - to the -
terminal.
>
> Tim
> [Denver, CO]
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> >
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > I am new to electronics and CNC and is hoping to construct a
stepper
> > motor drive and is trying to decide between a kit like the one
> > available from hobbycnc, but I hear so much about the Gecko.
> >
> > For the moment, I am leaning towards the kit from hobbycnc, but I
was
> > told it is unipolar, and it seems that the bipolar drivers are
better
> > or something. But is is convenient, I think, because it include
power
> > supply, limit and home switches, etc.
> >
> > I know that with the Gecko, one will have to add the power supply,
> > but what about the home switches and limit switches? How do I get
> > information and circuit diagrams on how to add the power supply
and
> > home, limit switches for the Gecko?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > George
> >
> >
> > Addresses:
> > FAQ: http://www.ktmarketing.com/faq.html
> > FILES: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO/files/