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

18 Gauge works good for me, 24 volt, 2A/phase.
I made the mistake of using all white wire, I have since found surplus
12 conductor 18 gauge cable, which I plan to retrofit eventually.

On Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 8:40 PM, gldrpilot <dc812@...> wrote:
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> What type (solid or stranded) and size (gauge) of wiring are most folks
> using to connect their stepper motors to the HobbyCNC boards?
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> 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.
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> What has everyone else used, and what is a good source for what you
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> Thanks
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