BOSS5 to Mach2/Gecko
Posted by
braidmeister
on 2005-01-20 09:26:35 UTC
I need some help/advice regarding the conversion of a BOSS5
Bridgeport to Gecko/Mach2 control. I plan on retaining the BP power
supply and steppers and running Campbell's breakout board, Gecko
201/210s and Mach2. Has anyone done this sucessfully? I don't know
much about the BP power supply or steppers (other than they are
NEMA42 frame), and that both are good from what others tell me. I am
not sure if the BP motors require more amperage than the Geckos can
put out. Can anyone help me out who has done this?
My other option at a higher cost is to run Larken drivers which are
beefier than the Geckos. Max they will do is 1/8 step, no 1/10. They
will handle 16A/phase, although some tell me that they are a bit
noisy compared to the Geckos.
Not interested in servos. Not interested in off the shelf kits.
Thanks!
-Brady
Bridgeport to Gecko/Mach2 control. I plan on retaining the BP power
supply and steppers and running Campbell's breakout board, Gecko
201/210s and Mach2. Has anyone done this sucessfully? I don't know
much about the BP power supply or steppers (other than they are
NEMA42 frame), and that both are good from what others tell me. I am
not sure if the BP motors require more amperage than the Geckos can
put out. Can anyone help me out who has done this?
My other option at a higher cost is to run Larken drivers which are
beefier than the Geckos. Max they will do is 1/8 step, no 1/10. They
will handle 16A/phase, although some tell me that they are a bit
noisy compared to the Geckos.
Not interested in servos. Not interested in off the shelf kits.
Thanks!
-Brady
Discussion Thread
braidmeister
2005-01-20 09:26:35 UTC
BOSS5 to Mach2/Gecko
turbulatordude
2005-01-20 10:40:51 UTC
Re: BOSS5 to Mach2/Gecko
R Rogers
2005-01-20 10:42:40 UTC
Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] BOSS5 to Mach2/Gecko
Tim Leech
2005-01-20 11:12:57 UTC
Re: BOSS5 to Mach2/Gecko
Les Newell
2005-01-20 11:57:50 UTC
Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] BOSS5 to Mach2/Gecko
braidmeister
2005-01-20 13:01:31 UTC
Re: BOSS5 to Mach2/Gecko
cnc_4_me
2005-01-20 14:00:56 UTC
Re: BOSS5 to Mach2/Gecko
braidmeister
2005-01-20 14:36:53 UTC
Re: BOSS5 to Mach2/Gecko
cnc_4_me
2005-01-20 14:45:21 UTC
Re: BOSS5 to Mach2/Gecko
dennis_meares
2005-01-20 15:31:40 UTC
Re: BOSS5 to Mach2/Gecko
bazer_20002000
2005-01-20 15:33:17 UTC
Re: BOSS5 to Mach2/Gecko
washcomp
2005-01-20 15:54:32 UTC
Re: BOSS5 to Mach2/Gecko
braidmeister
2005-01-21 06:15:35 UTC
Re: BOSS5 to Mach2/Gecko
John Rouche
2005-01-21 09:16:31 UTC
Re: BOSS5 to Mach2/Gecko
R Rogers
2005-01-21 11:51:48 UTC
Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: BOSS5 to Mach2/Gecko
John Rouche
2005-01-21 12:46:10 UTC
Re: BOSS5 to Mach2/Gecko
Les Newell
2005-01-21 13:56:23 UTC
Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: BOSS5 to Mach2/Gecko
ja_erickson
2005-01-21 17:51:59 UTC
Re: BOSS5 to Mach2/Gecko
braidmeister
2005-01-21 20:34:51 UTC
Re: BOSS5 to Mach2/Gecko
cnc_4_me
2005-01-22 05:56:23 UTC
Re: BOSS5 to Mach2/Gecko
Scott L Golden
2005-01-22 17:13:12 UTC
Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: BOSS5 to Mach2/Gecko
ja_erickson
2005-01-22 17:50:38 UTC
Re: BOSS5 to Mach2/Gecko
Luke1027
2005-01-22 18:52:13 UTC
Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: BOSS5 to Mach2/Gecko
John Rouche
2005-01-22 19:01:29 UTC
Re: BOSS5 to Mach2/Gecko
braidmeister
2005-01-22 19:29:30 UTC
Re: BOSS5 to Mach2/Gecko
ja_erickson
2005-01-23 07:23:10 UTC
Re: BOSS5 to Mach2/Gecko
braidmeister
2005-01-23 14:55:54 UTC
Re: BOSS5 to Mach2/Gecko