Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Power supply options

On Friday 28 January 2005 03:08 pm, Scott Riddle wrote:

> I have a variable speed DC power supply for a DC brush motor. It
> takes 110AC 10A and outputs 0-130V DC 8Amps. Can this be used as a
> variable voltage supply to power stepper motors? I like the voltage
> adjustability and ability to go to the 40-60 volt range. I found
> these DC motor speed controlers in a surplus catalog and they are
> only about $30.
> Please let me know if I am all wet or missing a bigger piece of the
> picture.

My main concern with that would be whether or not that supply is _isolated_
from the power line. If not, you're looking at a serious safety hazard,
there.