Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Stepper Power supplies

> Andre,
>
> Good news and bad news
>
> The good news is you are looking in the wrong places.
> The bad news is - no raise for you.
>
> You do not need a high dollar regulated supply, only the proper
> transformer, bridge rectifier, and a capacitor(s) to build yourself a
> good unregulated supply. see the gecko website for a paper on ps's
>
> http://www.geckodrive.com/support/pdf/power_supplies.pdf
>
> That will get you started, You should be able to put one together
> for under $30.00 if you can find the transformer cheap. Look
> on ebay, electronic surplus websites, in dumpsters, etc and you will
> come up with one.
>
> Bill
>
> > I have 3 Sigma 5 Amp steppers that I plan to drive with Geko drives.
> > With my very limited knowledge of electronics and steppers, I have
> > figured that I will need a power supply with an output of
> > 40-60vdc/20-25amp. A used Lambda within this range goes for whopping
> > $1200+. Am I looking for power in all the wrong places or do I need
> > to ask for a raise?
> >
> >
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