Re: gecko's and voltage

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, Jon Elson <elson@p...> wrote:

> What would be the purpose of raising the voltage? Are you finding

the

> servo motor cannot move as fast as you want? You are not likely to
> get any more acceleration from it, unless it is a rather high

voltage

> motor, or you are trying to go to very high speeds.
>
> Tell us what motor and axis drive setup you have, and what speeds
> you are trying to achieve.
>
> Jon

My motors are 115 volt DC. On 65 volts I can get 150 Inches a minute
and accel etc. are acceptable. Torque at 150 in/min is so-so. I can
live with it at 65 volts but 80 would be nicer. I will go with 65
until I can get a regulated PS at 75-80 volts.