Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] CNC power supply question

Chris Baugher wrote:

>
> On Wed, 3 Dec 2003, Ed Fanta wrote:
>
> > Could a DC variable speed motor drive be used as a power source for a
> > Gecko or such? My thought is that there is no isolation from line
> > power.TIA. Ed.
>
> No. Variable DC speed controllers do not produce a constant voltage.
> Instead they produce a pulsed waveform with a variable duty cycle, such
> that the average voltage is relatively constant. A Gecko would roast
> immediately.
>

Another wild thought shot down in flames!! Better that than a drive.
Thanks for the answer,looks like its back to looking for a tranformer.
Ed.