Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Gecko + Cap across power sply term

Don,

a 6 amp 40 VDC power supply will be more than enough. You could actually get
by with less.

The 220K 1/2 watt will work fine and will give you about 5.7 amps which is
OK. Really no reason to drive at the full 6.3 amps unless you are in need of
more low end torque.

I have used a 1000 uF cap at the drive and it seemed fine. Because you are
using it more as a power reserve than as a filter the larger size seems like
it should not cause a problem.

Tim
[Denver, CO]
214 in/oz NEMA 23 stepper motors & E-stop switches
www.KTMarketing.com/CNC.html

> Hello,
> I have a Gecko G201 drive, IMS 6.3A 420oz motor, and IMS 40VDC 6A
> power supply. Before I hook anything up wrong I have a few questions.
> Will the power supply be enough for this motor?
> The local Radio Shack doesn't have the exact current resistor I need
> closest is 220K 1/2 watt. The closest Cap they have is 1000uF 50V will
> this be good enough or will I damage to the drive? Thanks in advance
> for any help.
> Don