Re: automotive alternator as a Stepper Motor

I've read quite a bit of Don's stuff and he mentions this idea many
times but without many specifics. I've always wondered how they
would compare to normal large steppers. Not as many steps/rev and
they require a specialized three-phase driver... but the price is
right.

On Don's website -

Check out the files listed here:
http://www.tinaja.com/flut01.html

One particular reference is:
http://www.tinaja.com/glib/resbn07.pdf

One of Don's favorite topics is using postscript to generate
a "flutfile" that would send individual step commands to a cnc
machine via serial link. I don't think knows you can convert
postscript to g-code and run it on any CNC software you want.

- Tom Scarince

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., Bob Dring <bobd@m...> wrote:
> Original contact was made with Mr Rees though Don Lancaster (of CMOS
> cookbook fame) and he may be able to help.