Re: HOBBYCNC

Forgot that the HobbyCNC has a parallel connection eleminating the
need for another board. point HobbyCNC.

full/half stepping for HobbyCNC

microstepping to 1/8 for the Xylotex.

seems you can't go wrong with either unit as long as it meets your
power needs.

and don't forget the Gecko at 7 amps. maybe the crown jewel of
drivers.

Dave



--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "turbulatordude
<davemucha@j...>" <davemucha@j...> wrote:

> I am not sure of the differences, but the Hobby CNC site says,

1.5amp

> at 35V.
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> Xylotex is 2.5 amp at 35 volt.
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> seems there are differences so there should be some attention to

the

> ratings, which ever you choose.
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> The Xylotex offers only assembled units.
> has step and direction like all others.
> offers sleep mode by a pin to a off board switch
> has a shut down mode, also by a pin to remote switch
> and has a home output line.
> on-board amp pot that elemintates external set resistor and
> has a pin to connect a fan for cooling.
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> those are some nice features.
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> I'm not affilated with any company.
> (but jeff, you can always send a check to...)
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> And a note here is that in the last year and a half of being on

this

> site, I have not heard a bad word about HobbyCNC.
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> So, if you plan on buying any drivers and have reservations, search
> this site for comments regarding setting them up or running them.
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> I just got a Xylotex to try out, the power supply came in yesterday
> from MPJA, a steal at $5.00. 24V/6A item #13299 PS
> www.mpja.com
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> The only thing I did not like about the Xylotex is the connector.

it

> requires a Molex pin connector instead of a screw connector. but

the

> screw connectors would add about another $4.78 from Digi-Key as

they

> are 0.1" centers. tiny screws, tiny connector.
> Digi-Key P/N 277-1280-ND
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> I've got the breakout board laid out and will have some made in

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> a week.
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> I'll post my findings once I run some tests.
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> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "darigotti <drigotti@a...>"
> <drigotti@a...> wrote:
> > For the record, the Hobby CNC 3 axis driver board kit sells for
> $40,
> > 60% less than the cost of the Xylotex. Assembled units sell for
> > $65. This is 35% less expensive then the Xylotex board. Yes,

the

> > Xylotex is a very good value. BOTH have a max voltage ratiing at
> > 35VDC. Just clearing up some information.
> >
> > Dave
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> >
> > --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Tim Goldstein"

<timg@k...>

> > wrote:
> > > For about the same money you can get a 3 axis Xylotex board

that

> is
> > a
> > > bipolar chopper. From looking quickly it seems this drive kit
> > offers a
> > > higher voltage, but for the money it is hard to beat the

Xylotex

> > and it is
> > > already built.
> > >
> > > Tim
> > > [Denver, CO]
> > > Sherline products at Deep Discount
> > > Mach1 & DeskCNC with Credit Card ordering
> > > www.KTMarketing.com/Sherline
> > > www.KTMarketing.com/DeskCNC
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > >
> > > > Just looked at the site. Interesting. But if you have

soldering

> > skills I
> > > > recommend this Stepper Driver board for $30.00. It has many
> > features and
> > > > well supported w/ tutorials, etc... Checkout Ebay Ad: Item

#

> > 3103503558
> > > >
> > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?
> > ViewItem&category=26209&item=3103503558
> > > >
> > > > or for more info on it:
> > > > http://www.piclist.com/techref/io/stepper/linistep/index.htm
> > > >
> > > > The rest you can get on Ebay, etc as surplus. So you can go
> > cheap until
> > > > you like it enough to get some Geckos and dive in deeper.
> > > >
> > > > Vince
> > > >
> > > > ps. I share no interest in the site above. Just a happy
> > customer.
> > > >