Thanks Mariss Re: Gecko question

Thank you again Mariss for taking the time to answer this. I hate to
interupt you as the rest of the group may throw electronic stones my
way for distracting you. Of course I'm sure your answer to a gecko
question is the most accurate.
Thanks again
Dale


--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "mariss92705" <mariss92705@y...>
wrote:

> 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