Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: XYLOTEX VS GECKO DRIVE ?? why ?

Mark,

I was so impressed with the increased performance (from a resonance point of
view, or lack thereof) that I bought two Xyoltex drives and have put my
Camtronics 2A driver on the shelf. You will have to use a smaller power
supply, obviously, but Jeff at Xylotex has a nice 24V unit he can sell you.
You can also buy the same 24V P.S. through MPJA.com.

Daniel J. Statman, Statman Designs
www.statmandesigns.com
dan.statman@...

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark Thomas" <mthomas@...>
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Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2003 10:07 PM
Subject: RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: XYLOTEX VS GECKO DRIVE ?? why ?


> Luis,
>
> I've just ordered a couple of Xylotex boards (3 & 1 Axis) to try out on my
> Taig. I should receive them some time next week, and once I have them
setup
> I'll write a report about them.
>
> I don't have any Gecko's so won't be able to compare directly (apples and
> oranges anyway), but will be able to compare with the Microproto driver
and
> Camtronics 2amp board.
>
> I'm changing because I want to use 1/8 stepping. I'm also a little
concerned
> about the voltage (I'm using 35VDC with the Camtronics board) but I
decided
> the Xylotex was worth trying out due to all the good feedback I've read on
> various groups. (If they aren't suitable for the mill I've got some other
> projects going that I can use them with).
>
> It should be interesting because all the steppers on my mill are
different.
> I have the original 180 oz on the Z and A axis, a 200oz on Y and a larger
> 262oz on X.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Mark
>
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: luisguillermo98 [mailto:luisguillermo98@...]
> > Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2003 10:16 AM
> > To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: XYLOTEX VS GECKO DRIVE ?? why ?
> >
> >
> > Dave,
> > I am not changing. I have geckos on sherline and I am looking for a
> > new CNC for my new taig I just got. I am trying to find out if the
> > xylotex will work as well as the gecko...My volt/current are low I am
> > wondering if xylotex will give me the same speed and power.
> >
> >
> > Luis ...
> >
> > --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "turbulatordude"
> > <davemucha@j...> wrote:
> > > Hi Luis,
> > >
> > > The question I think that I don't have an answer to is why do you
> > > want to change ?
> > >
> > > the motor will get as hot as the power you put thru it. Regardless
> > > of the driver, if you use 30V and 2 amp, the motor will get exactly
> > > the same temp.
> > >
> > > if you pump more power thru it by increaseing the amps the motor
> > will
> > > get hoter.
> > >
> > > Also, by reducing your existing set-up to a lower voltage you will
> > > lose speed, no way around that.
> > >
> > > I may have missed if you motor is a 4 wire or 6/8. the 4 is set
> > and
> > > does not offer options. if it is a 6 or 8 wire, then you have the
> > > option of wiring it for a single coil at full amps or series for
> > half
> > > amps. the half amps offers a much cooler motor.
> > >
> > > either way, a 2 amp rating on a Gecko is low and the Gecko will not
> > > get hot.
> > >
> > > Maybe it would be a good idea to list the nameplate volts and amps,
> > > wire count and if you are wiring it single coil or series.
> > >
> > > What it sounds like is you are trading down for no reason. the 4
> > > volt motor would be much stronger at 60 volts than 35 volts and a
> > > series winding will offer a much colder motor.
> > >
> > > Dave
> >
> >
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