Re: Cooked stepper???
Originally Posted by
defMondo
Will have a look, I think I'm running the steppers with a 2.5A setting resistor on the Gecko drives which might be an issue if I need to run it at 3.0A on the sticker (assuming thats a real spec)
Tony
According to the spec sheet they are rated for 3a, this should mean 3 Amps Continuous.
Running at 2.5, will run them under spec, which should pose no problems, Over 3A (overheating) is in the danger zone.
If you are cooking it, it indicates excess (>3A) current.
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