Need Help Boss5 to Gecko/Mach2? | | I just picked up a good running Boss5 Bridgeport CNC and want to convert it over to Mach2 control w/Campbell breakout board and Geckos. I want to keep the original power supply and steppers.
Does anyone know what the Bridgeport Boss5 power supply specs are? I am asking because my biggest concern is over amping the Geckos. Has anyone on here done this type of conversion? Is there a way to limit the amperage of the PS to Geckos to prevent smoking them? My other option is to use the Larken drives, (max 16A) but I hear from a friend that they are a bit noisy compared to Geckos.
Thanks in advance,
-Brady |