Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] low cost stepper driver

I just bought one of the "junk" 5 axis boards with the TB6560 chips to test
out

I heard they were junk too, but I got a buddy that's using them for a lathe
and a mill without problems too soooo it's worth a look :)

but my HobbyCNC Pro *IS* a great board and has been working for years now -
but it's unipolar only and I wanted to try out bipolar (no - not so that it
matches my personality LOL)

I will report back here if anyone's interested

Jamie
Check out my CNC projects (and more) at http://www.backyardworkshop.com

On Tue, Jun 26, 2012 at 7:33 AM, Ron Thompson <ron@...> wrote:

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> On 6/25/2012 8:51 PM, turbulatordude wrote:
> > Hi all,
> >
> > it seems that e-bay has more than a few 3amp stepper drivers available.
> > seems there are more than a few different chips being used.
> >
> > has anyone used these ? are any of them any good ?
> >
> > Dave
> Yes! Stay away from the blue ones with the Toshiba chips. They are total
> junk.
>
> For a low cost driver in the 3 amp range, it's hard to beat the
> Hobbycncpro 4 axis kit for about $100. Note, it is a unipolar driver.
> The same outfit has a 3 axis kit, as well.
> Of course the best recommendation (cost, performance, and longevity) is
> the Gecko G-540 at about $250.
> If you can get by with 2 amps, the Pololu single axis driver is the
> ticket @ about $13 per. But by the time you add a breakout board and
> wiring, your not far off from the Hobbycncpro.
>
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