Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: QUESTION ABOUT SERIES OR PARALLEL ON STEPPER MOTORS - ref post 52721

Jeff Goldberg wrote:

>OK. Sounds like a reasonable thing to do.
>
>Back to one of my original questions:
>
>Since I can modify the power supply somewhat, and since the max drive
>voltage is 80 volts, should I supply 62 volts, 68 volts (or some other
>voltage which would mean I'd have to scrap the power supply and use
>something else). Also, I've seen calculations on how to properly size a
>capacitor for a DC power supply. There is a capacitor (unmarked of course)
>about the size of a beer can with a 1K ohm resistor across it on the DC side
>of the power supply. Can I assume that if it worked OK at 130 volts DC, it
>will be OK at about 1/2 the voltage?
>
>

Yes, lower voltage certainly won;t bother it. There probably is little
difference between 62 and 68 V
for the Gecko. The difference between 24 and 48 V would be substantial.
But since 68 V still
gives some margin, you might as well run it at that.

Jon