Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Gecko G540

On 11/17/2011 11:02 AM, Chuck Merja wrote:

> Well, I bit the bullet and G540 should arrive today, but this brings
> up MANY
> questions.
> 1- I won't have the 48V supply for a while - can I use the 24V 6.5A
> replacement until the 48 V supply arrives?

Yes.

> 2- What reconfig am I going to have to do within MACH?

Set for 10 microsteps.

> A - should I copy and rename the old Xylotex minimill file and then
> use most
> of those settings for the Gecko? Or do I need to start totally anew with a
> config file?

Copy and modify.

> 3 - under the title of "I don't know what I don't know" - what other
> pitfalls/tasks do I need to cover/learn about in order to make this
> transition (Xylotex to Gecko G540 AND new powersupply)?
> Thanks so much,
>
> Chuck Merja

Did you get the current set resistors? You will need those first thing.

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