Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Cables between driver board and Steppers

Bruce,
D connector pins are marginal to handle the current by themselves.
If I had a real desire to use computer type cabling (D connectors),
I would use a 25 pin and use 2 pins for each wire. Jumper pairs together.
Don't solder bridge them.
There's plenty for 3 axis', power and grounding.
Be sure to use the locking hardware.
Be sure you use a fully wired 25 wire cable.
Modem cables, 9 pin serial, 25 pin serial and 25 pin laplink are very short on wire.
RichD

B Snowden wrote:

>
> I have a Camtronics 2 amp driver card with 100 oz steppers. I would
> like to have a setup that I can securely plug in a cable at the board
> and
> at the mill. Can I use a 9 pin modem cable to connect between the two ?
>
> Is this heavy enough with proper shielding ?
>
> If so, can I drive two steppers with one cable ? As the motors only
> require 4 wires, or should I use a seperate cable for each axis ?
>
> If not, what type of cables would be proper ?
>
> Thanks
> Bruce