Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Can I upgrade a robot?

Hi, well we need to know the spec's of the stepper motors, but for low power
motors try www.hobbycnc.com has inexpensive driver kit, or Gecko drives, the
ultimate driver will power a bunch of stuff. www.geckodrive.com should get
you there. as for softwear, there are many but i use Master5cnc by Art
Fenerty http://users.andara.com/~fenerty/master.htm ..the rest of the gang
on this list will come up with more stuff. cul brian f.

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Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 12:25 AM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Can I upgrade a robot?


>
> Can I upgrade the electronics and software for my robot? My robot is a
> 20 year old, 4 axis, stepper motor, 10kg pick and place.
>
> I need the robot to cut out shapes drawn in Autocad 2d or similar.
>
> The drivers for the steppers are probably in good condition but the
> unit is not running to test it. The other electronics are plc not pc
> compatable. It is all 20 year old original high quality
> scientific/industrial.
>
> I'm out of my depth with electronics, is new componentry compatable
> with old stepper drivers??? Can the circular interpolation of a
> robot be directed through software to cut from autocad???
>
> Any help would be greatly appreciated...
>
> Regards Pete
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