Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Gecko logic power

I just ran into this same situation myself.

The 5V ground from the power supply needs to return to the PC, so it should
be connected to the ground pins on your parallel port.

Rick

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From: "Carlos Guillermo" <carlos@...>
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Sent: Friday, February 22, 2002 11:30 PM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Gecko logic power


> Hi All -
>
> I've got a separate 5V supply in my controller box that I will use
> for the 5VDC to the Geckos. What about the ground? Do the
> Gecko's "Power Grounds" and the 5V supply grounds have to be
> connected for the Geckos to work properly? If not, what is the
> return path?
>
> TIA,
>
> Carlos Guillermo
> VERVE Engineering & Design
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