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Re: Stepper controllers

Posted by DRigotti@x...
on 1999-06-10 15:17:08 UTC
Ian,
I do not use opto-isolators on my controller boards. I DO use
blocking diodes between the driver IC and the stepper motor coils. I use 35V
max at 1.5A. This may not be "powerful" enough to bypass the diodes to
destroy a motherboard. I have never had a problem....
Dave

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