Re: e-stop sceme

I should have added that this is for steppers and 201 drives

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "zbushz" <mbush@l...> wrote:
> OK. I have Geckos and Bob Campbells breakout board.I have a seperate
> 50v power suppy. Now I am starting to put the whole thing together.
> The first steps are powering everything up. I think the second step
> should be arrainging for e-stop. I would like a normaly closed red
> mushroom, that when opened will remove power to everything. If I put
> relays on the power to the board and the incomeing dc power, would
> that be enough. Is it good pratice to power down this way. Do I need
> to be concerned with voltage generated by the motors coming to a stop.
> I would expect to use this button rutinely to put the machine in a
> safe state for tool and part changes. Any advice will be appreciated
> take care
> Mike Bush