Re: NEW to CNC World and need Info to get started !!!

Thanks for the very helpful INFO
I Will Check Out Gecko

Thanks

Chad




-- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "turbulatordude"
<dave_mucha@y...> wrote:

>
> Hi Chad,
>
> As you probably know, your CAD makes the files.
>
> your CAM follows the tool paths and outputs pulses to tell the
> machine what to do.
>
> Those pulses are sent out the parallel port to a breakout board.
> that in turn splits the signals to the Drivers (Geckos) and relays
> and also inputs from end switches and emergency stop (E-stop)
>
> The Geckos allow you to run your steppers or servos from the pulse
> signal.
>
> It is all pretty easy once you do it once.
>
> For breakout boards, look in the links section.
>
> For Power supplies, visit geckodrive.com and find yoru way to the
> white paper on power supplies.
>
> If you run into problems, ask away !
>
> Dave