Re: Cheap place for new servos.

Posted by chewy8833

on 2001-12-24 08:22:23 UTC

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., Jon Elson <elson@p...> wrote:

> John Schwab wrote:
>
> > I just oderer a shoptask and am looking into a servo CNC system.

I have

> > found many suppliers of servos but they all appear to be $500+ Am

I looking

> > at the wrong types, most of you probably know what to get but to

confirm

> > what i'm looking for is here:
> >
> > Nema 34 Frame
> > DC Brushless
> > 1000+ CPR integrated encoder
> > 24-90VDC
> > 4x Gearhead or not?
> > and hopefully the most Torque I can get for the price.
> >
> > Where have others looked for there servos, non surplus? Unless

it's

> > impossible to get a new servo like this for less than $200?

Ignore the rest

> > of the system, i've been following the thread and Gekko is the way

to go.

> > Thank for any help.
>
> Most of the low-cost servo amps are for BRUSH motors, not brushless.
> A 2-wire DC brushless motor is not generally usable, as it is not
> reversible. Don't get gearhead motors, as they introduce backlash
> (except for highly exotic motors). Gecko servo drives are for brush

motors.

>
> Check outfits like Herbach & Rademan, C&H sales, Surplus Center,
> and such.
>
> Jon

Worth a look ?
http://www.aaaim.com/cgi-local/shop991/shop.pl/SID=14213756265/page=DC
ME.htm#DCME9450. If this link shows up short add the rest.

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