Re: Hot servo motor

That is a good thought. Will check. However, the servo gets hot
just idling (no movement). The Y axis seems to run smoothly without
apparent binding by the hand wheel (servos off). I will be swapping
drivers to the board to see what happens...maybe scope the motor
outputs.
Regards...Richard in Michigan.

> If the Y gib adjustment is too tight then there would be more load

on

> that motor causing higher current draw and heat on that axis. The
> servo driver should deliver as much as needed under load, even
> sometimes at the expense of the motor (or driver).
> Regards
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "k8zre" <rfs@c...> wrote:
> > Hmmmmm....make that a pitcher of rootbeer, please. The hot

servo

> > axis is Y. All of the drivers and all of the servos are

identical.

> > I will swap and see what happens. Thanx for the suggestions.
> > (Using MACH2(exciting) with Campbell breakout board (nice).)
> > Best Regards...Richard in Michigan.
> >