Re: My stepper getting hotter

they are 4 wire and I think I do not need to run them that fast so I
am wondering if there something to low the voltage.


-- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "mariss92705" <mariss92705@y...> wrote:

> Luis,
>
> That is a good thing, it means the motor is putting out real power.
> It is not good if the motor case gets hotter than 85C.
>
> Is your motor a 6-wire or 8-wire motor? If it is and if you have

more

> speed than you need, re-wire your motor for full-winding operation
> (for 6-wire motors) or series for an 8-wire motor.
>
> If you do, set the current to 2 Amps on the drive. The motor will

be

> much cooler but your maximum speed will 1/2 of what you get now.
>
> There is no easy way to reduce power supply voltage.
>
> Mariss
>
>
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "luisguillermo98"

<luisguillermo98@y...>

> wrote:
> > Hi guys;
> > Finally my geckos are running. My stepper almost fly without lose
> any
> > step. but I notice that the steppers are getting hot after 45 min
> and
> > I am wondering if there is a way to reduce the voltage of my

power

> > supply. It is 65v 4am and I would like to reduce it to 48v. Is
> there
> > anything like a voltage reducer or some like that and keep the

same

> > amperes output (4am)?