Re: steppers have no torque/resistance until a "move" command is issued??

thanks, finally something working correctly that I didn't mess up :)

I'll see how well the little 23's work out for now, I plan on using my
Bridgeport more often I hope once I get it figured out.

is there a certain amount of time for the Geckos to go back into
reduced current mode?


Mike

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Dan Mauch" <dmauch@s...>
wrote:

> The reason for that is the G201 has a reduced current mode. When you

are not

> stepping it the current to the motors is reduced to 30% of the set

value.

> This is normal. For a shoptask that has the built in nema34 motor

mounts I

> would recommend stepper motors in the 400-500 oz in range.
>
> Dan