Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] cnc novice questions? (read as: "HELP")

My Mistake,

Both of those gecko's are microsteppers. The 210 is a little easier because
you don't need an external 5VDC supply to drive the logic.

Art
Master5 Software
http://users.andara.com/~fenerty/master.htm

----- Original Message -----
From: "Tim" <timg@...>
To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2001 2:54 PM
Subject: RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] cnc novice questions? (read as: "HELP")


> One word. Gecko
>
> OK, you will have to get a separate power supply that that is pretty
> easy even for a non-electrical type. Only has 4 components including a
> bleed resistor.
>
> If you want current model stuff get G210a drives direct from
> www.Geckodrive.com (sorry Mariss, but how can I suggest he spend more
> money to get a G201a??). If you want to save some money contact me off
> list (timg@...) to get some brand new, older revision G201
> drives and save $55 per axis.
>
> Any other brand of complete ready to use drive will cost you more and
> will not work any better.
>
> Tim
> [Denver, CO]
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> >
> >
> > Hello, i have been lurking for a while and am confused enough now to
> > ask for help. Currently i am trying to build a 3 axis, medium size
> > cnc router. While i am still working on the structure of the system
> > i am researching the electronics. i am greatly confused by the
> > electronics' specifics. i have no desire to assemble my own board, i
> > simply want to purchase a controller with drivers and power supply
> > for 3-4 stepper motors. I say 3-4 motors because i may put 2 y axis
> > motors on my next cnc project (thats right i still haven't figured
> > this one out and am already thinking about the second).
> >
> > i simply am confused by all of the specs for the various controlers
> > by various makers. uni v. bipolar, amp/phase, amount of motor torque
> > needed to drive a cnc router (i plan to rout wood, plastics and soft
> > metals), how to use limit and home switches, full/half/micro stepping
> > are some of the areas about which i dont understand. basically, i
> > dont want a lack of electronic know-how to keep me from being able to
> > do this project.
> >
> > does anyone recommend one driver/controler supplier over another or
> > are the components and techniques essentially the same? also, is
> > there a "home CNC for dummies" :)
> >
> > Thanks,
> > gene jameson
> >
> >
> > Addresses:
> > FAQ: http://www.ktmarketing.com/faq.html
> > FILES: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO/files/
> >
> >
>
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