Gecko's Driving 2 Steppers - WAS Re: Motor Size

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "Bob Campbell" <bob@c...> wrote:

> <SNIP> You should use two gecko drivers for your X axis. <SNIP>

>> 2) I need a gecko for each motor, right? Can I use one drive to
>> power two motors on the X axis? If so, is there anything different

I

>> should know?

As a newbie I have to ask...

What is the reason to use 2 Geckos to drive 2 steppers on a
mechanically coupled axis?

Won't 1 Gecko drive 2 steppers?

mike