Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Choosing Power/Volts on Stepper Motor

Luke,

I don't have a good answer for you. I only use Gecko drives. For the money
it would be worth trying. At least you would get some experience.

Bob Campbell
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Luke1027" <luke1027@...>
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Sent: Saturday, May 21, 2005 8:13 PM
Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Choosing Power/Volts on Stepper Motor


>
> Robert,
>
> I am referring to the amount of volts the driver can handle.
> If I can get away with 30 volts max. on a driver and still get
> the needed IPM out of the motors, then the driver does not need
> to be rated so high. Certainly Geckodrives are the ones to use, but I
> am trying to minimize cost on the first CNC I make.
>
> So I am trying to decide if this driver will serve my purpose since it
> is 4 axes and only $129.00.
> link to specs of driver:
> http://www.pennswoods.net/~luke1027/BSD-02x4_Driver.pdf
>
> Luke
>
> Robert Campbell wrote:
>
>>Luke,
>>
>>I would go with a 250 VA transformer at 35 volts AC. This will give you
>>about 48 volts DC.
>>
>>
>>If you go to www.geckodrive.com there is a white paper that will help.
>>
>>Bob Campbell
>>Bob@...
>>www.campbelldesigns.com
>>Breakout board
>>THC board sets
>>CNC router plans
>>Stepper Motors
>>VisualMill Basic
>>
>>
>
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