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?

Here is a 3 axis alternative, 3 amp, 48 volt. Should be a very good
alternative to a Gecko drive on a router or Mill drill sized machine
($225):

http://www.buildyouridea.com/hardware/arcsin/arcsin.html

Not yet listed in the links page.

I've got some toroid transformers available for this size drive (310
va, 120/34/6 vac) $42


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