Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Question? UCN5804

On Tue Jul 1 21:40:34 2003 ben_englund wrote:

>> > > From: k00lmon <k00lmon@y...>
>> > >
>> > > I'm trying to learn how to operate a stepper motor by making my
>own
>> > > circuit. I have read through "The Robot Builder's Bonanza" by
>Gordon
>> > > McComb and found a circuit utilizing a UCN5804 IC to control a
>> > > stepper motor. What I don't understand is that the circuit has
>> > > resistor components that were indicated as 2 to 5 watts at 1K!
>Where
>> > > do I find 2 watts resistors? Is it easier for me to learn how to
>> > > control a stepper motor by just buying a kit? Are there any
>kits out
>> > > there that teaches u the basics of controlling stepper motors
>that
>> > > anyone could recommend? Thanks for reading.
>
>Radio shack used to carry 2 watt resistors but I see they are getting
>away from components lately. Kind of sad... Should still be able to
>buy them on the web site or through the catalog though. Or order
>from Digi-Key, they are real good. I get small orders the next day
>and free shipping. Hope this helps.
>
>
>Ben Englund

Or, you can make a 5 Watt, 1K resistor, by taking five 1 Watt, 1K resistors,
and soldering them in parallel with each other.

Bill

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