Re: [Emc-users] Automation Direct Steppers

I'll bet that their will much question and answer sessions and results posted here on what ever I use LOL John > John- > > If you do use the AD steppers would you post your results here? I've > got a small CNC router project scheduled for early next year and was > planning on using those stepp

Re: [Emc-users] Automation Direct Steppers

- Original Message - From: "John Thornton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 10:36 AM Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Automation Direct Steppers > Hi Roger > > What would be the advantage of the Gecko drive? Either drive can supply the requi

Re: [Emc-users] Automation Direct Steppers

; To: Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 10:36 AM Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Automation Direct Steppers > Hi Roger > > What would be the advantage of the Gecko drive? > Price is not an issue as it's only a few bucks cheaper. > > If I had any issues with the "system" wi

Re: [Emc-users] Automation Direct Steppers

John Thornton wrote: >Hi Roger > >What would be the advantage of the Gecko drive? >Price is not an issue as it's only a few bucks cheaper. > > The Geckos are more capable, so if you change motors at some point, the drive is more likely to be able to work. Also, the higher voltage rating tra

Re: [Emc-users] Automation Direct Steppers

Hi John First, if you haven't already, you should read the "step motor basics" document here . I haven't used the Automation Direct hardware, but the stepper motors should be pretty standard. They're 3.1V motors, so you should be using a

Re: [Emc-users] Automation Direct Steppers

Hi Roger What would be the advantage of the Gecko drive? Price is not an issue as it's only a few bucks cheaper. If I had any issues with the "system" with mix and match componets it could get sticky... as to who to call for support. Thanks for your input John > > I haven't used the Automati

Re: [Emc-users] Automation Direct Steppers

I haven't used the Automation Direct steppers or drives but if it were me, I would buy the Automation Direct stepper motors and Gecko drives. Here's a Gecko drive rated up to 7A at up to 80V with 10 micro-step for $134. http://www.geckodrive.com/product.cfm?pid=10 Last time I looked, there were

[Emc-users] Automation Direct Steppers

I'm looking at the most cost effective way to set up a small 2'x4' or 2'x2' portable plasma table. Has anyone used the Automation Direct steppers with EMC2? http://web4.automationdirect.com/adc/Shopping/Catalog/Motion_Control/Stepper_S ystems/Motors_-z-_Cables Drive Specs http://web4.automation