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Connectors, switches etc.

Posted by jbolt001
on 2002-04-30 17:48:49 UTC
Hello Group,

I've ordered my transformer, cap and rectifier for my power supply
and my Geckos. What I need now is some help on the rest of the
electronic fiddly bits. Connectors, limit switches etc and a box to
put it all in. I have not decided on software yet but it will
probably be Master5 or CNC Pro. So here are some of my questions:

What connectors would be a good choice for the steppers?

What type of switches do I need for the limit switches? How about
connectors?

I'll be using the Rev1 201 Geckos. Can I set up an E-stop with these
or is it done on the PS? How?

Should I install a cooling fan in the case?

Has anyone combined the PC, drives and power supply in one case? Is
this a bad idea?

Other than the power cord, on/off switch and parallel cable connector
is there anything other switches, connectors etc. I'm missing?

I've read some posts about using a resistor across the cap to bleed
off excess power when not in use and another about using the same
resistor in series to slowly charge the cap. I also recall mention of
using an LED to bleed off the cap. Is any of this necessary?

Thanks,

Jay

Discussion Thread

jbolt001 2002-04-30 17:48:49 UTC Connectors, switches etc. dave_ace_me 2002-05-01 04:13:22 UTC Re: Connectors, switches etc. Bob Campbell 2002-05-01 12:04:44 UTC RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Connectors, switches etc. ballendo 2002-05-02 07:29:16 UTC Fans, PC cases, some thoughts was Re: Connectors, switches etc. J.Critchfield 2002-05-07 21:27:29 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Connectors, switches etc. turbulatordude 2002-05-08 05:20:52 UTC Re: Connectors, switches etc. Bob Campbell 2002-05-08 08:19:05 UTC RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Connectors, switches etc. J.Critchfield 2002-05-09 11:09:12 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Connectors, switches etc. Bob Campbell 2002-05-09 14:26:02 UTC RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Connectors, switches etc. J.Critchfield 2002-05-12 09:12:59 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Connectors, switches etc.