Re: HP plotter servo

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Graham Stabler" <eexgs@n...>
wrote:

>
> I have an interest in this, I have taken apart several HP inkjets
> and they too use a servo motor except they also use a linear
> encoder. I was thinking a pair of such motors an encoders could
> make a great little laser cutter or similar. I threw away the

drive

> boards but by looking at the components it may be possible to work
> back from the motor output just enough to at least have the amp
> section.
>
> Would geckos work with such small motors?
>
> One other thing is that there is an application note for PIC

control

> of servo motors, this might be a good route to take for some cheapo
> step and direction servo control for small machines. Would be an
> interesting project.
>
> Graham

I have a total of 4 of the ploters. 3 intact and the one I
dissasembled.

That would mean for me, 8 of these motors.

As I understand a Gecko 320 would probably work, but that is over
$100 each. I hope to build my entire machine for under $100.

Dave