[drakesis]

Hi All,

I just got these steppers 1200Oz 2phase
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...s/DSC01054.jpg.

Jus wondering what would be the best controllers to run them?
Gecko or Xylotex?

[yukonho]

did you say 1200 oz??
do you have a picture of the label?

[drakesis]

did you say 1200 oz??
do you have a picture of the label?

Actually no, its kindof weird, there's no labels what so ever on it? But i got them from Home Shop Cnc

This is the info on the site, I also got a diagram that came with them.

Holding Torque (2 phases on) Nm (oz/in) +/- 10%........................................8.7 (1208)
Rated Current per Phase (Amps DC)............................................... ........................6.0
Phase Resistance (Ohms +/- 10%).............................................. ............................0.45
Induction (mH) +/- 20% typical........................................... ......................................5.1
Motor Length (mm).............................................. .................................................. ..118
Rotor Inertia (g-cm^2)............................................. ...............................................270 0
Weight(kg)........................................ .................................................. ......................3.8

Here's a pic of the end:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...s/DSC01056.jpg

[jeffs555]

From what everyone says, the Gecko drives are good. Since the Xylotex only goes up to 2.5 amps they wouldn't work for you.

[balsaman]

Xylotex is not an option. Gecko will work. What ya building?

Eric

[drakesis]

Ya, i'm gonna get Gecko's, now my next step is to figure out what to do for a power supply. Any ideas?

Balsaman, I'm building a 3'x3' Router/Plasma Table. I can't wait to get it up 'n running.

[ger21]

Those are 3V motors. I'd go for around 48V at least 12a.

[drakesis]

Those are 3V motors. I'd go for around 48V at least 12a.

I'm getting the gecko's but now i have to get the power supply. Where would i get a 48V 12A psu? Or how to build one?

[Gustav]

do you need one gecko controller for each motor or can you use the same one for all three?

[ger21]

do you need one gecko controller for each motor or can you use the same one for all three?

One per motor.