Re: MircoStepping Drive Which One?

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, Luke1027 <luke1027@p...> wrote:

>
> Hello,
>
> I am looking for a Bipolar Drive to drive four
> stepper motors for a Plasma cutter. I would like it
> to have Microstepper. I have found the Xylotex
> XS-3525/8S-4 for $175.00, from the
> little I know about drives, would be the best for
> the money. Would you please share some other drives
> being use that may offer some advanage over this drive?

These are bipolar, $65 per axis with more features and more durable
than the Xylotex (ie opto isolated, rated for 3 amps at 35v, single
power supply, etc):

http://www.pmdx.com/PMDX-150/index.html

Fred Smith - IMService
http://www.cadcamcadcam.com/hobby