Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Wire / Cable Type to use for a 180 oz / 1.66 amp stepper motor

DC,

I use 18 gage wire. I buy mine fro Mouser. www.mouser.com.

Robert Colin Campbell
Bob Campbell Designs
www.Campbelldesigns.net
Mach 2/3 breakout boards
Relay boards
Spindle Speed boards
Stepper motors
Plasma Torch Height control

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Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 10:40 PM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Wire / Cable Type to use for a 180 oz / 1.66 amp
stepper motor


> What type (solid or stranded) and size (gauge) of wiring are most folks
> using to connect their stepper motors to the HobbyCNC boards?
>
> I just built one of the HobbyCNC 4 axis foam boards, and I will be
> running the stepper motors at or below 1.6 amps. My initial thought
> was to use some serial cables, but cutting one open, the gauge of the
> individual wires looks waaaay small.
>
> What has everyone else used, and what is a good source for what you
> used?
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> Thanks
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> DC
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