RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] How do I disable drives?

I like the drives completely off until the control software is ready.
SO, I would switch the motor supply power coming into the drives.

Tim
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> I think the idea (suggested by Tim G.) to disconnect my stepper
> drives (with a relay) when my controller software is inactive is a
> good one. Which line(s) should I switch (5v or motor DC or other)?
> I'm using CMD-260 drives. Should I use a relay to put 5v across the
> enable' pin until I want the drive to be activated?
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> Thanks in advance,
> Jeff
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