Re: Source for inexpensive drivers and stuff

>--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "dgmachinist" <scsm@m...> wrote:

Have a look at http://www.xylotex.com
They do a 3 axis ready built bipolar driver setup for $90.00
Max of 35 volt and 2.5 Amp output. More than enough for small 23
steppers. Far cheaper than any of the kits I have seen and as I
mentioned ready built which means it's quicker and less of a headache.
I have bought a few of these for a product I do and I'm very
impressed with them.
I only need 2 axis but at this price it's cheaper to just not connect
one axis up
They have also indicated they are going to do a seperate one axis
card for about $30.00 if you need to go the 4th Axis route.

John S.

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>
> Hello all,
>
> Just joined the group. I've been lurking for a bit now, finally got
> around to it...
>
> I just finished building my CNC Router. (24"x26"x5") It came out
> better than expected. Now that I have it up and running (and making
> money) I am looking at building another, smaller CNC, probably a
> Dremel tool type, 12"x12"x3" (for engraving only)
>
> This is my query: On my first machine, I used Gecko's, a nice

power

> supply from Microkinetics and some beefy motors. While these all

work

> quite well, they tend to drive up the overall cost of the project.
> Would anyone know where I could find some rather inexpensive motor
> drivers? What about a power supply? I'm thinking about using NEMA
> 23's, which should be more than enough. Whatever I get, it has to

be

> simple, inexpensive, and already or mostly assembled. i'm a
> machinist, not an electrical engineer. :)
>
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Seth