Higher performance systems

HI
I have built a couple of simple low power stepper systems and this has
inspired me to do something higher performance. I like steppers in that they
are brushless high torque and simple but want closed loop high speed
performance. The servo system I was thinking of was the Geckos for there low cost
easy setup. I wonder about there accuracy and still they have lower voltage than
what I would think. I would like to achieve 500-1000 IPM rapids with a 5 lead
screw. A direct board connection may be the way to go to open up the choice
of amplifiers. What have some of you done for higher performance machines and
what kind of results have you achieved?.. I have machinery and machining,
g-code ect back ground some electronics and test equipment with little computer
knowledge. Any suggestions? Thanks Josh


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