Hello to all, I'm looking at upgrading my current cnc driver system. My bed it rather large. About 9ft X 6ft. I'm currently running the Xylotec system. slaved...
Out of curiosity, is there a manufacturer and model number on the motors? A 24v power supply sounds a little small, but would like the info on the motors to...
I don't know how "15 to 20 IPM" relates into motor RPM. I'm guessing it may be an RPM that falls within the mid-band resonance region for for your motor owing...
One trap I often see folks get stuck in is thinking that a low pitch leadscrew will give them a really fast machine. A 5 TPI screw does not give you a lot of...
Do you have a recommendation on drivers and power supply?
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The 5tpi screws came with the system. Will they work for now if I get the G540 setup?. What all would I need? G540 driver w/heatsink add on, 48v p/s, 4 quick...
Also you said a 9ft by 6ft bed is considered a mid size machine? How big is a large? I can put a full 4x8 sheet if plywood on and cut off each side. Just...
Has anyone made a breakout board suitable for use with a G250? Even a simple interface card would do. The reason I ask is that I have a number of G250 boards...
I’ve worked on plasma/router tables up to 40’ long and there are much longer ones (100’ plus). Jeff Birt Soigeneris.com From: geckodrive@yahoogroups.com...
My advice would be to upgrade to the G540 first. I have a customer in Colorado that has a similar sized commercially made router table that is refitted with...
... There are two versions of the G250-series drives. I think it is the G250 has screw terminals for stand-alone use, and the G251 has socket connectors to...
The G251 has the screw terminals, the G250 has the plug in connector. and has two variants, one with a female socket and one with male pins. The G250 used in...
The G250 data sheet shows that there is a male header on the G250. It also shows a female connector on it in another view. The G250 that I have is rev 9 and...
Dan, Thanks for the suggestion. I got an email from Marcus a little while ago saying that the motherboards were available for purchase but that he'll need to...
The folks at Geckodrive are just awesome. I love doing business with them. Their sales and support are primo! Good luck with your project. Dan Mauch ...
Hi From reading the manual and previous posts, the G320X has a basic current limiter with linear but non-precise adjustment pot. Is there a pin somewhere on...
Hi all, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support during 2011. We will be closed from the 23rd December until the 13th January 2012. ...
I have read the Gecko Drive support papers: Step motors basics guide I have a few questions that I would like to clarify. First the Application: Emco CNC 5...
Hi I have a question has anyone else encountered this when setting up Mach3 & Gecko G540 per the Video tutorials it shows the setting under ports and pins on ...
Just use the G540B.xml as it is provided from Gecko. The Active Hi/Low settings have to do with telling Mach how your inputs are wired. This setting will be...
Not sure which stepper wiring you are referring to. In unipolar connection you use the stated unipolar current rating from the stepper spec sheet. Add all the...
Hi I have a question will a bad E Stop keep my gecko 540 from powering up my stepper motors? I have everything hooked up checked my wiring everything looks...
Lou, it could be the Estop input or your computer is not putting out the 'charge pump' signal. To find the culprit first flip the charge pump switch on the...
Jeff thanks your answer is very helpful I flipped the switch to on and powered up it came on red. I will try the jumper next in the morning I built a acrylic...
