Re: Gecko differences

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, Stephen Wille Padnos
<spadnos@s...> wrote:

> turbulatordude wrote:
>
> >Hi all,
> >
> >I am interested in the recent discount of Gecko drives and was
> >pondering the idea of using servos on a machine.
> >
> >I did not see a detail listing the differences and similartitys of
> >the different drives.
> >
> >
> >What makes a 340 better/different than a 320 ?
> >
> >dittto for the 201/210
> >
> >
> The 340 and 210 have the G901 pulse multiplier on their inputs.

This

> allows them to multiply incoming pulses by 2, 5, or 10 (or 1), so

the

> motor moves faster. It also gives the ability to work with a

common

> ground or a common supply for the optoisolators.

I'm looking at a wood router and a plasma table.

Both will probably be either rack or open belt, more likely the
plasma will be rack and the router will be open belt.

Any idea on what type of machine the multiplier is needed ? Or is it
more for higher resolution or faster rapids....

I'm trying to see the added benifit for my applications.


Dave



Any ide