Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Blown Gecko 320..Strange noises from control???

The 470 uf LESR caps is 100 V. I buy 200 at a time from FAI. I think they
cost me about $.35 each. I'll send you 4. Email me your address off line. I
simply bend the leads at right angle and then cut the leads about .6L beyond
the side of the body of the cap. Insert the - side into terminal 1 (power
ground) of the Gecko and the other goes to term 2 (=24to 80V + ).
Dan

----- Original Message -----
From: "R Rogers" <rogersmach@...>
To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2004 4:08 PM
Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Blown Gecko 320..Strange noises from
control???


>
> Dan, thanks for responding, No I do not have a 470 uf cap on 1 and 2 of
> the Geckos. I remember when I was wiring it up thinking that the leads
> weren't much over a foot and it shouldnt be necessary. looking at the
> leads from power supply to geckos this morning they are probably like 24".
> So these go on the motor leads or the leads from power supply? The 100 uf
> cap is exactly what blew. Strangely, it never made any more noises today.
> I ran it all day and it ran perfectly. I went over it closely this morning
> looking for anything that appeared suspect, took an airhose and blew out
> around everything and i seen a few tiny chips expelled but thats it. And
> they werent in close proximity to any electronics.
>
> A 470uf low ESR cap? Whats the voltage rating for it? 100 volt? Better yet
> do you have a Mouser part number for it possibly. I'll order or go over to
> RS electronics they are just around the corner. Thats a great place, huge
> showroom which allows someone like me who isnt that knowledgable about
> electronics to actually see things before I purchase them.
>
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>
> Ron
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