Re: Larken Cobra Stepper Drives

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

> Does anyone here have any experience with, or opinions about the
> Larken Cobra stepper drives? Good or bad? They list 8A and 16A
> drives. If I use them with my motors, which are rated 8.5A, would
> it be best to go for the 16A and run at about 50% of rated, versus
> the 8A running at full load? Link to page with specs on the
> Larkens http://www.storm.ca/~larken/steppers.htm Also, are there
> other sources for reasonably priced stepper drives in 8A and above
> sizes? (I consider the price of the Larkens reasonable)
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Cliff

Mine have been operating my bridgeport for nearly a year. No problems.
I replaced gecko drives.

They do warm up just a tad, I like them, would buy again.

David