Re: Dual shaft dc motor supplier

They way I usually learn is to just jump in and do it. I need a
motor to start messing with, and I'm hoping it's one with power I can
use if I ever get a controller working.

I can learn the ins and outs of PIDs and what not when I get a motor
I can use.

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Andrey Lipavsky"
<alipavsky@...> wrote:

>
> You really need to take some time and read the instruction manuals

for some

> of the CNC servo controllers. Your presumption of servo controller
> simplicity may leave you very frustrated if you try building your

own at

> this point. You may wish to further research the HOW and WHY of PID
> functionality within the servo controllers. This will shed a great

deal of

> light on just how tricky these designs can get.
>
> Your question of price is understandable but don't let motor prices

mislead

> or deceive you. Understand that DC motors are NOT the same as true

servo

> motors. Although, DC motors can provide very good results if the
> differences are considered and accounted for. First, stepper and

DC/Servo

> motors, at least in smaller sizes, can be comparably priced.

Smaller sizes

> are suitable for most hobby-sized mills. Second, a good 4-axis,

bipolar,

> microstepping stepper controller costs between $150 and $200. A

decent

> 4-axis servo controller setup can cost $600 to $1500 to start.
>
>
> Thanks,
> Andrey Lipavsky
> Essex Jewelers
> 490 E. McMillan St.
> Studio 205
> Cincinnati, OH 45206
> (513) 826-0240
> www.essexjewelers.com