RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: 5V+ Supply for Gecko?

Do your encoders require more than 50mA? This will determine the best way to
proceed.

Andy Wander
Verrex Corporation


-----Original Message-----
From: Abby Katt [mailto:cnc@...]
Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2004 10:24 AM
To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: 5V+ Supply for Gecko?

> The Gecko's have an internal buss supplied from the Motor + and -
> leads. The encoder - is the same as Motor - . This will in most
> circumstances put it at some voltage above or below the PC ground.
> The Gecko has a small internal regulated supply for its CMOS based
> circuity and the +5 for the encoder is derived from that and is
> limited to 50ma. If you need more than that you need a separate +5
> supply with it's ground referenced to Motor - (internal Gecko buss
> ground). I know you said all of the above in your post but I just
> wanted to look smart and feed my ego!

Okay.. thanks for clearing this up.
What about the 5V from the controlling PC? Must I run a wire from
it's 5V power-supply, or can I get what I need from a parallel port
pin?



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