Re: XYLOTEX VS GECKO DRIVE ??

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "luisguillermo98"
<luisguillermo98@y...> wrote:

> I have Gecko 210 with 2am steppers on an sherline, I can get 30 to

40

> ipm before loosing steps. I am wondering If I can get the same

speed

> with a Xylotex board on my new Taig?.
>
> Can someone tell me if Xylotex can work for long hours in a daily
> base (8 hours/day)? or it gets hot easily?
>
> What type of stepper I can use for best result, amp, volt?
>
> what will be the fastest speed that Xylotex can achieve with load
> (with slide table)?
>
>
>
> Luis..

Hi Luis,

if you want more speed, see if you can increse the voltage. Since
the Xylotex is limited to 35 volts that may be a problem if you
motors are rated for 1.5 volts or so.

Other than that, Jeff does sell single channel units so you could do
a test and let us know.

Dave