Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] 4 phase driver, 2 phase motors. can this be wired to work?

racingjewels wrote:

> Hi
> I just received (3) older API 325 linear microstepping drives
> and found out that the small motors connected to the drives are
> 4 phase motors.
> I have new larger motors that are 8 wire , 2 phase ... is there a way
> to wire them into these drivers or do I need to buy different motors
> to be able to use these drives?

There really isn't a 4-phase motor. How many wires do you have on
these "4 phase" motors? Generally, 4, 6 and 8 wire motors are all
2-phase, with different ways to connect to the coils. How many motor
connections are there on the drive?

Jon