Re: motor cables connection

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

> Hi everyone,
>
> How does people on this list solder their motor cables? And what

kind

> of connector do they use? Do they permanently solder the original
> motor cable to extension cable terminating in some connector at the
> driver casing? (one connector)
>
> The configuration I have now is (2 connectors) to crimp a local
> version of the male "Molex connector", then use an extension cable
> with a local female "molex connector" at one end and a 4-pins round
> DIN connector with screw ".........". I do this to facilitate the
> disconnection of the motor from the drive for hand cranking.
>
> Anyone else faing frequent problems with cables? Am thinking of
> redoing the cables from scratch.
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Terra

I just re-wired my unit with machine automation type cable, really
flexable. the origional stuff had like 7 strands and was very stiff.

I didn't run into any problems with shorts or loss of power, but it
was just a matter of time.

Once I looked at the amps for the motor, I realized that the 18 ga
cable I'm using and 10 amp connectors are all way over for a 4 amp
motor. Never found any problems with my connectors.

gecko screw terminals to the wire that goes to a junction box on the
gantry. then the motors are wired directly on to that terminal strip.

One 2 of the motors, I have Molex connectors and as yet have not had
any problems with them.

Dave