Re: PMDX-131 should we revise for larger G202 drivers?

This is to good of an idea to give up on. If you think it is getting
to long you could always revise your design to take 4 Geckos in a
square pattern.


Wally

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "pmdx_cnc" <yahoo@p...> wrote:
> Shortly after the PMDX-131 breakout/motherboard combo for Gecko
> stepper motor drivers was announced there were new G202/212 drivers
> announced by Geckodrive. These new drivers have many great
features,
> but are 3.125" wide versus the 2.5" footprint of the older
Geckodrive
> products.
>
> PMDX has been contacted by many potential users about using the
PMDX-
> 131 with the new drivers. We at PMDX need to decide if we should
> proceed with the existing PMDX-131 design or revamp it to allow for
> the wider G202/212 drives. The primary issue is the overall length
of
> the assembly. Currently the assembly consisting of the PMDX-131 and
> Gecko drivers is 11.2" long. A revised PMDX-131 to support the
> G202/212 would need to be about 13" long and would cost about
$181.00
> instead of the previously announced $174.00.
>
> We are seeking feedback from potential customers. Should we delay
> introduction and revise the board?
>
> Thanks,
> Steve Stallings
> www.PMDX.com