Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] SeriesII Gecko210 voltage people use

My mill is a BP Clone made in Taiwan by First. I'm running three
G210A's at 70VDC they are connected to NEMA42 steppers rated at ~1845
oz-in max torque. They are well heatsinked and run cool. I use the
same size motor for X, Y & Z and they are direct coupled to Rockford
Ballscrews with Helical couplings (Except Z, of course). Good results
for 6 months or so although I did have troubles with the earlier version
step multiplier in the '210's. Gecko recently replaced them under
warranty at no charge. Controller is a Flashcut-CNC unit.

I must confess I was skeptical about their durability based on their
iddi-biddy size - but they were easy to connect and work great! I
needed a 6A slow blow fuse for the incoming power due to the big inrush
current (toroidal transformer) when I turn the power box on. I can
recommend them little Gecko's.

Cheers, Peter



studleylee wrote:

> Hi all,
> I was wondering if anyone out there has geckos (G210 or 201 stepper)
> on a larger milling machine and what supply voltage you're using.
> 80vdc(max), 70vdc?, 65vdc? ...
>
> Thanks for any input.
> -Lee
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