RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Mill Conversion questions

> -----Original Message-----
> Tim: Thanks for the advice (both places). I haven't made a final
> choice of drivers or motors yet, so I am certainly considering the
> Xylotex option along with the other motors people have recommended.
>
> I have been looking at the specs for both the Geckos and Xylotex
> drivers. I like the modularity of the Gecko, and the fact that I
> wouldn't be pushing them anywhere near their limits but what do they
> do that I don't need? Is it just the current and voltage specs?

The only thing they do that you don't need (or at least most of us
don't) is put a much bigger dent in your wallet. They are also a little
more work to connect as you need to get a breakout board and then wire
each drive to the breakout board individually. With the Xylotex you just
get the DB25 ribbon cable and that plugs right into the DB25 extension
cable from your computer.

> (One reason I asked the question here too is that the noise level on
> SherlineCNC just spiked with people fighting about how good a deal
> the new Sherline turnkey system is!)

We work hard to keep the CCED list focused and on topic. Glad you find
that useful.

Tim
[Denver, CO]
Sherline & Taig products at Deep Discount
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