Have a look at this eBay listing, it will start this evening 20:45 UK local..
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...e=STRK:MESC:IT
It should sell for minimal cost and you will have some fun!
or this...
http://www.worldofcnc.com/main.asp?c...;26+Controller
Originally Posted by mnbylcr2  Hi Guys
I`m new to CNC but have an X2 mill that I am attempting to convert. I have been doing lots of reading and some of it is sinking in but a lot of the electronics is way over my head - anyway, undetered I am plodding on.
I was given three nema23 motors: apparently they are 8 wire but the link says they only have 6!! - is this due to the wiring? http://web.archive.org/web/200503180...com/page3.html ...the first ones on that link. Apparently they have been wired bipolar parallel (and even the last hour of reading - I don`t fully understand what that means!)
As they were given to me, I am not grumbling and since my fignoggle CNC plans use Nema23 they seem a great choice at least to get it all setup. So after reading and reading... I have decided I would like Geko251 Driver and C10 breakout boards. But with the exchange rate, customs and postage time, I would prefer a UK source.
My questions:
1. Why are the motors 8 wire yet the link is apparently the exact motor and only has 6?
2. Is there a UK source for drivers suitable with these motors?
3. Is there a UK source or USA electronics supplier who can build me a board or send me a personal "gift"?
4. What would be a suitable power supply - ideally UK source but since I haven`t a clue what would be suitable I would appreciate any links.
Thanks for any help...
mnbylcr2 |