Re: 10 amps to drive steppers

Matt Shaver wrote:

> Is this a Bridgeport In the BOSS 3-6 range? If so I am retrofitting one now
> using the Camtronics board (I hope!) If I read the BP documentation
> correctly, the desired motor current is 8 amps.
>
> > Can bigger transistors be put in the Camtronics stepper drivers to handle
> > more current?

Be warned, the Bridgepot Boss controllers reduced motor current when
standing still. If you run the full 8 A all the time, the motors are likely to
overheat.

Jon