Re: Servo drives- Mariss

on 2005-05-12 13:10:08 UTC

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Mariss Freimanis"
<mariss92705@y...> wrote:

> > > We have been busy too. We will be launching 5 new products over
> the
> > > next 30 days:
> > >

> > > 3) G100: The G2002 motion controller is renamed. 6 axies of
> > > step/direction (4MHz), 6 axies of quadrature encoder inputs
> including

>implement the "unstallable stepper" idea. The FPGA
> firmware has been written to exploit this potential.
>
> This idea still requires a lot of work on the Rabbit code before

it's

> real.

One point of confusion here. If you are launching the G100 in 30
days will it have the unstallable stepper feature. If not how will
software updates be handled. I am assuming when the unstallable
software is done it will be included no charge with the G100?

Wally

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Mariss Freimanis"
<mariss92705@y...> wrote:

> Jim,
>
> Be aware the footprint is 3.125" by 2.5" for the G202/G212. Same
> mounting hole locations, same position for everything relative to

the

> mounting holes. The G202/G212 has a $20 surcharge over the

G201/G210.

>
> The G100 (bells and whistles version) will be under $400. The G101

> functionally identical, smaller and is the OEM version. It will be
> under $200.
>
> The G100/G101 will work with anyone's step motor drive (Gecko,
> Xylotex, etc.). The hardware is done and it works as advertised.
>
> Most of the new square double-shaft step motors come pre-drilled

and

> tapped for standard encoder mounting (1.812" or 46mm centers). The
> G100/G101 will use the encoder feedback from an encoder equipped
> stepper to implement the "unstallable stepper" idea. The FPGA
> firmware has been written to exploit this potential.
>
> This idea still requires a lot of work on the Rabbit code before

it's

> real. The goal is to have steppers that are true servo motors; they
> will be able to accel/decel and run at 100% of their potential.
>
> Unlike servos, the motors will be able to slow down and back up

their

> speed-torque curve for more "grunt" during overloads. If the motors
> are running an X,Y or X,Y,Z constant-contouring path then the
> slowdown will be along the path. That is what I'm working on right
> now.
>
> Mariss
>
>
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "JCullins"
> <james_cullins@s...> wrote:
> > Mariss,
> > Do you have prices yet?
> > I would like to know the price for the G100, G201 and G212
> > Thanks
> > Jim
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Mariss Freimanis" <mariss92705@y...>
> > To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2005 10:29 AM
> > Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Servo drives- Mariss
> >
> >
> > > Scott,
> > >
> > > Well, it's hard to compete against something no one has seen
> yet. :-)
> > > Rutex builds very nice drives though from what I hear.
> > >
> > > We have been busy too. We will be launching 5 new products over
> the
> > > next 30 days:
> > >
> > > 1) G202: Like a G201 but needs no heatsink or 470uF/100V cap

and

> has
> > > short-circuit protection and power-on reset. May 25.
> > >
> > > 2) G212: Like a G210 with the features of (1).
> > >
> > > 3) G100: The G2002 motion controller is renamed. 6 axies of
> > > step/direction (4MHz), 6 axies of quadrature encoder inputs
> including
> > > index (1MHz), 22 general-purpose filtered and protected inputs,

> > > general-purpose 100mA, 24VDC relay-rated outputs, 4 digital to
> analog 0-
> > > 5V outputs, 4 analog to digital 0-5V inputs, USB and/or

ethernet

> ports,
> > > 96 position terminal blocks, 70 LED I/O indicators, anodised
> enclosure,
> > > 2.5" W by 7.5" L by 1.5" H, etc.
> > >
> > > 4) G101: Same as (3) but no enclosure, terminal blocks or LEDs.
> IDE
> > > cable headers for all I/O, 2" by 4.5" board, under $200.
> > >
> > > 5) G204V: The vampire drive. Every protection circuit, low motor
> > > dissipation.
> > >
> > > Other, more exciting things are in the works for later.
> > >
> > > About our numbering system:
> > >
> > > G100-series: Motion controllers
> > > G200-series: Step motor drives
> > > G300-series: DC brush-type servo drives
> > > G400-series: 3-phase brushless servo drives
> > > G500 thru G800-series: TBD
> > > G900-series: Miscellaneous products
> > >
> > > Mariss
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Polaraligned"
> > > <polaraligned@o...> wrote:
> > >> Mariss, do you have plans for a drive to compete head to head
> > >> with the soon to be released Rutex R2000 servo drive? If so,
> what
> > >> is the time frame?
> > >>
> > >> Thanks,
> > >> Scott
> > >
> > >
> > >
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