Call for Beta Testers (legit)
Posted by
caudlet
on 2005-06-05 22:25:15 UTC
Dear Fellow Cnc'ers
We are finalizing development (after 11 months) on a new product for
the total stabalization and control of the AC and DC power for medium
and large CNC builds and retrofits. I need some Beta testers to help
us do testing in varied environments.
Here is what we are looking for:
1.)Stepper or Servo installs where the total voltage and (actual)
current are between 700W and 2KW. Something where you need to run the
motor drivers close to their max values. There are two sizes and we
will select testers for a unit up to 1KW and another for up to 2KW.
(To get appoximate watts simply multiply the needed voltage times the
current of the motors).
2.)The ability to build or modify an existing chassis to accomodate
our controller/power modules and the moduler front panel controls. If
you use an existing power controller you may have to remove any
existing contactors, relays and terminal strips and front panel
switches/indicators since our unit has all those components.
3.)The ability to follow simple instructions and hook up all of the
safety features.
4.)The time and willingness to get started on the project as soon as
you get the modules.
5.)The ability to give us on-going feedback and test results. One of
the features of this product is the speed and ease at which you can
build a sophisticated power control box and you will need to track
your time spent actually building the unit prior to testing. All of
the modules will be assembled and tested but you will have to
physically mount the modules and make connections using crimp-on type
terminals (you need a hand crimper). No soldering is required.
6.)Willingness to supply the power transformer and filter cap and
chassis for the project.
Have a transformer or be willing to buy one that is rated higher in
voltage than what you need in output. For example if you want 70VDC
at 20A (1400W) which would normally require a 49VAC transformer and
you can instead supply a 75 to 120 VAC secondary (RMS) transformer
that will supply the 20A that would be fine. A 2:1 stepdown isolation
transformer would let you do a stabalized 50VDC output (under all load
and line conditions) and a 1:1 would allow you to build a 100VDC (or
anything less) stabalized supply for bigger motors.
7.)Ownership of a portable DVM and a clamp-on AC current meter (like
the cheapo Harbor Freight unit)
8.)The tester(s) should have a machine that is either finished and
running or is mechanically finished and just needs a power controller.
We are hoping to find users of Gecko's (80VDC max), or other drives
that will go to the 100VDC limit of the modules. Since the output is
adjustable we will ask for you to give some observational feedback at
different voltages. We prefer non-electronics types; persons that
have experience building or retrofitting CNC machines using the
available hobby type controls but don't own or care to learn how to
use an oscilloscope or other complex test equipment.
9.} Live in USA (inital design is 90 to 135VAC input only)
In exchange for your help you will RECEIVE THE PRODUCT(s) FOR FREE
(you get to keep everything we send you and we pay the freight) and
end up with a professional grade controller box with a list of
advanced features. In additon, you will have the opportunity to beta
test future add-on modules like our Processor Based Smart Panel (once
again for free) No scam, nothing else you have to buy or do besides
the Beta Test. (okay, maybe help us proof read the manual)
We are going to select a few testers and will pick the ones that we
feel will benefit the most from the features and give us the best test
environment. Preference will be given to users that are using MACH2/3
and a buffered breakout board. Please respond off line to my Yahoo
Groups address. Give me details about your machine, motors, and
drivers. After this test is over we are going to do testing on a
230VAC single phase model that will provide up to 5KW of power but
first the initial beta!
We hope to have units ready for testing within two-three weeks of this
post.
Please do not e-mail me asking about the product or features (unless
you want to be a beta tester). We will make an announcement after we
have test results in hand.
All future correspondence regarding the beta project will be handled
off line or via a separate yahoo list.
Tom Caudle
List member since'99
T.h.o.m at T.C.a.u.d.l.e dot com (take out the periods and use the
normal symbols.)
We are finalizing development (after 11 months) on a new product for
the total stabalization and control of the AC and DC power for medium
and large CNC builds and retrofits. I need some Beta testers to help
us do testing in varied environments.
Here is what we are looking for:
1.)Stepper or Servo installs where the total voltage and (actual)
current are between 700W and 2KW. Something where you need to run the
motor drivers close to their max values. There are two sizes and we
will select testers for a unit up to 1KW and another for up to 2KW.
(To get appoximate watts simply multiply the needed voltage times the
current of the motors).
2.)The ability to build or modify an existing chassis to accomodate
our controller/power modules and the moduler front panel controls. If
you use an existing power controller you may have to remove any
existing contactors, relays and terminal strips and front panel
switches/indicators since our unit has all those components.
3.)The ability to follow simple instructions and hook up all of the
safety features.
4.)The time and willingness to get started on the project as soon as
you get the modules.
5.)The ability to give us on-going feedback and test results. One of
the features of this product is the speed and ease at which you can
build a sophisticated power control box and you will need to track
your time spent actually building the unit prior to testing. All of
the modules will be assembled and tested but you will have to
physically mount the modules and make connections using crimp-on type
terminals (you need a hand crimper). No soldering is required.
6.)Willingness to supply the power transformer and filter cap and
chassis for the project.
Have a transformer or be willing to buy one that is rated higher in
voltage than what you need in output. For example if you want 70VDC
at 20A (1400W) which would normally require a 49VAC transformer and
you can instead supply a 75 to 120 VAC secondary (RMS) transformer
that will supply the 20A that would be fine. A 2:1 stepdown isolation
transformer would let you do a stabalized 50VDC output (under all load
and line conditions) and a 1:1 would allow you to build a 100VDC (or
anything less) stabalized supply for bigger motors.
7.)Ownership of a portable DVM and a clamp-on AC current meter (like
the cheapo Harbor Freight unit)
8.)The tester(s) should have a machine that is either finished and
running or is mechanically finished and just needs a power controller.
We are hoping to find users of Gecko's (80VDC max), or other drives
that will go to the 100VDC limit of the modules. Since the output is
adjustable we will ask for you to give some observational feedback at
different voltages. We prefer non-electronics types; persons that
have experience building or retrofitting CNC machines using the
available hobby type controls but don't own or care to learn how to
use an oscilloscope or other complex test equipment.
9.} Live in USA (inital design is 90 to 135VAC input only)
In exchange for your help you will RECEIVE THE PRODUCT(s) FOR FREE
(you get to keep everything we send you and we pay the freight) and
end up with a professional grade controller box with a list of
advanced features. In additon, you will have the opportunity to beta
test future add-on modules like our Processor Based Smart Panel (once
again for free) No scam, nothing else you have to buy or do besides
the Beta Test. (okay, maybe help us proof read the manual)
We are going to select a few testers and will pick the ones that we
feel will benefit the most from the features and give us the best test
environment. Preference will be given to users that are using MACH2/3
and a buffered breakout board. Please respond off line to my Yahoo
Groups address. Give me details about your machine, motors, and
drivers. After this test is over we are going to do testing on a
230VAC single phase model that will provide up to 5KW of power but
first the initial beta!
We hope to have units ready for testing within two-three weeks of this
post.
Please do not e-mail me asking about the product or features (unless
you want to be a beta tester). We will make an announcement after we
have test results in hand.
All future correspondence regarding the beta project will be handled
off line or via a separate yahoo list.
Tom Caudle
List member since'99
T.h.o.m at T.C.a.u.d.l.e dot com (take out the periods and use the
normal symbols.)