Originally Posted by
Patrick_M
Hi Folks,
Okay, so I've spent the last couple of days asking tons of questions about
transformers, and reading as much as I can find on the subject that I can
understand at this point.
So yesterday morning, I felt I had a brake-through in my understanding of
how transformers and electricity works, at least for the cnc system I'm building.
(HobbyCNC Pro kit)
I was pretty nervous about using a transformer with more than the called
for amperage (10A) until I finally understood that the amperage would not
be a factor as the stepper motors would only require so much, their rated
at 3A each, and that a transformer would not deliver a continuous amperage
unless it was called on to do so.
So I make this post in the group forum to verify that I am totally understanding
how all of this stuff works, and that it would be ok to use a transformer that's
rated at a higher amperage than the 10A's the kit calls for, because as stated
above.
I got two or three replies that I had finally got it, and was thinking along the
proper lines.
Then, later in the day, the owner posts that if I were to use a transformer that
a buddy of mine has that's rated at something like 35 volts and 50A's, that it
would smoke the board!
After this, another poster comments on some details that I was not aware
of, such as that the transformer, although only puts out or is rated at 35 volts,
would actually produce much more than that, and that would fry the board.
So, now here I am lost again, and trying to figure this stuff out...
OK, the HobbyCNC board says that you can use a power supply up to
42 volts. Yet the 35 or 40 volt transformer would go beyond this and fry
the board. I don't get it.
Also, it was made very clear to me, that I was not to exceed the 10A
limit or again, smoke would roll.
With all of that said, am I to understand that the recommended
transformer of 24 volts and 10A's will actually exceed that 24 volts, and
shoot upwards of 32+ volts at any given time during operation?
And, the amperage that a transformer puts out, although will not be there
unless the system starts calling for it (pulling it?) , will still burn up the system
anyway because there's to much power (or push)?
I thought I had a grasp on this transformer stuff, but I'm feeling as lost as
ever after this day.
Any insight or input is welcome.
I also have two microwave transformers that I was holding onto for a future
build of a cnc machine (one I have already rewound at 19.2 volts) and what
must be 40 or 50 amps I would think. But after getting the responses I've
gotten, those are probably useless for anything more than boat anchors now.
Thanks,
Patrick