Re: Xylotex Indexer

Hi Sam,
The Xylotex 3 axis stepper drive can handle up to 2.5A/phase. It
should handle 200 oz./in. motors, but check the motors specs for
amperage rating fist. I also offer a single axis version of the
above.

Speed becomes an issue when powering wood routers though. As
opposed to slow metal cutting machines, wood routers generally
traverse distances much faster. A good thing to look at is how much
torque you will need at TRAVERSE SPEEDS, not HOLDING (no speed).
2.5A/phase can produce alot of torque when there are lots of turns of
wire, but this can severly limit your high end speed. Check your
motor torque curves.

The drive accepts standard STEP & DIR signals. It requires STEP
to be at least 1 microsecond wide, and have DIR stable at least 200
ns before the rising edge of the STEP pulse, and maintain this level
for at least 200 ns after the rising edge.

You can use software packages that drive a parallel port with it.
Such examples are TurboCNC (runs under DOS) which only cost $20.00,
or Mach1 (runs under WinXP), and costs about $150.00. You can try
them out before buying if you want.

I beleive DeskNC will work fine with the board, but since I
haven't used it, I'm not sure what kind of cables etc. are necessary.

Jeff
http://www.xylotex.com

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "cinelogic" <cnc@v...> wrote:
>
> So, in the absence of the (forthcoming) Xylotex 3-axis indexer,
which
> combination of indexer/profiler and stepper driver would be a good
> choice to run a 3-axis router table? I have heard good things
about
> the Xylotex driver boards, but I have no idea which one works with
> which controller and which software.
>
> Let's assume that I will be using DeskCNC, and will purchase their
> controller board. Which Xylotex driver board do I get to power,
say,
> 200 oz/in motors?
>
> Thanks,
> --Sam