Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Gecko drives

The switches will actually connect to the parallel port of the computer for
most controller programs. If you use one of the break out boards then yes
they just hook to the proper terminal which plugs them into the port.

Tim
[Denver, CO]

-----Original Message-----
From: georgedevogel@... <georgedevogel@...>
To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Friday, September 14, 2001 11:15 PM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] 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/
>
>
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