Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Gecko / motor compatability

Kenneth Cardolino wrote:

>Good day to everyone.
>
> Given the following motor specs and say a 48V supply, does this
>motor sound like a good combo with a Gecko 320?
>
>Torque constant = 27.1 ozin/amp
>Voltage constant = 20 v/krpm
>Arm. Resistance = 5.5 ohms
>Peak Current = 11 amps
>Cont. Current = 1.9 amps
>
>

For what purpose? Peak Current * Torque Constant (Kt) gives 298
Oz-In. That certainly won't run a full-size Bridgeport machine.
It probably will do for a mini-mill, though.

it will be compatible with a Gecko 320, assuming it is a DC Brush motor
and you can attach an encoder.

Jon