[mjs79]

hello cnczone
i have a few questions regaurding d.c servo drive boards .
1) would i be best off using gecko servo drives say gecko 340's , now do i need the g rex 101 with those drives?
2) what else is within reach price wise for a hobby cnc machines, for d.c servo drive boards .
3) is there any complete servo/drive/power supply kits that are around $700 for 3 axis ?

sorry for all the questions im trying to do whats best for my machine and my budget .
i had my plans set to use stepper motors but i have changed my mind to go with servo's . only problem is ive been reading on how to use steppers , so servos are a whole new ball game for me .

thanks for any info ! i just need some drives and motors then i can start to build :rainfro:.
thanks again
cheers
mike

[Bubba]

Hi,
Servos are great. Now to answer your direct questions.

1. I use gecko's and am real happy. No, there is no G100. If you PROPERLY spec your encoders, you can stay with the 320's. I feed my from the parallel port through a breakout board.
2. In Canada, I would look at the Larken drives. Searching the Zone, there are a few others that deserve attention, but I am hesitant to recommend due to shipping charges (at least to the states).
3. I personally am not familiar with any, but that does not mean they are not available.

[gridley51]

Before you decide on drives you need to decide what servos you are going to use.Then selct drives based on current and volts outputs to suit your servos.
Mark.

[mjs79]

ok so ill look for some motors . then ill see what drives i need .
thanks alot
cheers
mike