A lot depends on your machine, if your motors are static then direct connection is probably OK. If they're moving I prefer connectors through a mounting box located near the motor. I haven't used any motors that small - I'm guessing 3d printer?
I tend to use Amphenol connectors (either 62GB/MIL-DTL-26482 or MIL-DTL-38999) on any connectors at the motor end. The drive end tends to be bare connectors, which is simple enough to change. They are... _slightly_ pricey though - but very convenient if you have to swap a motor out These are generally on NEMA34 or 1kW+ servo's though. -----Original Message----- From: Jack Coats [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 26 December 2015 04:28 To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) Subject: [Emc-users] Rookie Question - Direct wire or connectors I am looking on the best way to connect my NEMA 17 steppers to the Stepper drivers. I am contemplating either direct wiring (just solder, tape, heat shrink tube) each wire back to the screw terminals on the stepper driver. Second option is using connectors, DIN (screw attach cover) or Molex push connectors near the stepper, and near the controller box where the stepper drivers reside. Suggestions? Thanks in advance. ... Jack in TN ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
