Re: Lowering Gecko Voltage

The actual voltage to the piezo is around 500V the controller board
needs the 10V input and it takes care of stepping it up.

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "studleylee" <indigo_red@q...> wrote:
> I agree op amps( with beefed output stages) would do better for
> precise positioning with piezos, but now he's got to design the amp.
>
> Also what piezo motor only needs +/- 10 volts. Is this going direct
> to the 'crystal' or is there a drive involved that is contolled by
> the +/-10v that you wish to produce from a Step.Dir controller.
>
> Not an expert on piezo positioners, just tossing out ideas.
> -Lee
>