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  1. #1
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    Buying advice

    I have a desktop mill that needs a new driver board.

    I am looking at the G540, but have some questions with the current PSU and steppers.

    Motors: (4) LIN 4218l-01-10 (2A/Phase 2.6mH/Phase)
    Note: X-Axis requires 2 motors for a total of 4 motors.

    PSU: MEAN WELL PSP-600-27 (27V 22Amp)

    Is the current PSU too much for the steppers/g540?

    Any reservations against this setup? Anything is replaceable, however the Nema 17 size must remain the same.

  2. #2
    Join Date
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    The steppers and G540 will only use as much amps as they need. You could have a 27volt, 200amp supply and the Gecko and motors would still only use as much as they need. Like your common house light bulb. There is a 20 amp capability, but it uses ~1/10 of an amp to light.

    If you are looking for an excuse to buy a new power supply though, I'd buy one with a lot more volts. The 48v. 7.3A ones are ideal. More volts means a slower power drop off as the motor spins faster. You WILL notice a difference with more volts.

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