Re: Gecko question

Dale,

They are exectly the same as the current (Rev 4) drives except for:

(1) Main connector not removable.
(2) No automatic current stanby.
(3) No 0.3A to 2A low current range.
(4) Opto-isolator is soldered in.
(5) No cover.
(6) No tech support
(7) No warranty

Mariss

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "aspaguy" <spaguy@l...> wrote:
> Marris or others,
> Thanks Mariss for taking the time to answer the post, I would
have
> understood if you had waited for someone else, as we are all
anxiosly
> awaiting your new toy. I guess this should have answered my
question,
> but, I have to ask, are the rev1 units not 10 microstep? I knew
they
> didn't come with support or warranty. I guess what I'm asking is
what
> were the improvements with the rev 4 and how will they apply to a
> plasma table
> Thanks,
>
Dale
>

> PS Again, no offense taken if Mariss lets others field this
> question. thanks
>
Mariss.
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "mariss92705"
> <mariss92705@y...> wrote:
> > Dale,
> >
> > Good evening! There really is no G201A. All the 10 microstep
units
> > are called G201. They are the latest version (Rev-4) so they have
> > current reduction, etc. These are supported and warranteed.
> >
> > The "discounted" versions are new/unused units from the original
> > production run (Rev-1) and are conspicuous by their total absence
> of
> > a cover. They have no support or warranty.
> >
> > Mariss
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "aspaguy" <spaguy@l...> wrote:
> > > Is there a big difference between the g201 and the g201a. I
> > > understand they may run cooler as a 201a bcause of idle current
> > > reduction. is the difference in heat easily handled with a good
> > heat
> > > exchanger? I have been reluctant to purchase the 201 because of
> > these
> > > questions. I know some times it's cheaper to do it right the
> first
> > > time, but for a plasma table running steppers at about 3.5 amps
> is
> > > there any advantage to the 201a
> > >
> > > Also, Camtronics sight lists geckos for sale, but does not
> specify
> > if
> > > they are the discontinued or the updated versions. I suspect
> they
> > > are the updates. Can anyone confirm this
> > > Thanks
> > > Dale