Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Gecko drive,help

markpowerplus wrote:

> Hi! all,
> I have just been GIVEN a new Vexta PK599BUA-A1 stepper motor by a
> friend. Can I rewire this somehow or do something to it so i can use
> it with one of my Gecko 201's. It would be such a waste not to be
> able to use it! Mariss can you help again.................

No. Judging by the PK5, it is a 5-phase stepper motor. You can only drive these
with 5-phase drivers. eBay occasionally has "Super Vexta" drivers that are
probably the right ones for this motor. Most other stepper drivers are for
2-phase motors, as the Gecko is.

Jon