G540 Picture

[jhop2]

Can someone post a picture of a G540 installed with the resistors? Please

I'm thinking of upgrading my Xylotex.

Jim

[Dan Craig]

Do you mean like this?


Oh, I should also mention I've got everything in there coated with silicone conformal coating and there's actually airspace between the resistors and the wiring.

[jhop2]

Thanks Dan! Glad I didn't try this before asking. Electronics are not my thing. I actually thought I only needed one resistor. I know which pins the motor wires attach to, but I'm still unsure which pins each end of the resistors attach. Can you clarify?

Thanks for your help.

Jim

[rowbare]

It only takes one resistor however it appears that he used two in series to get the resistance value he needed.

As to which pins the resistor attaches, go to the Gecko site and check out the user manual (1 & 5). http://www.geckodrive.com/product.aspx?c=3&i=14469

[Dan Craig]

thanks rowbare - that's true. I used a 2k and 1.5k resistor to obtain my 3.5k.

and the pins are 1 and 5 - that's the two outside pins on the row of 5 pins.

[Crevice Reamer]

Originally Posted by jhop2 Can someone post a picture of a G540 installed with the resistors? Please I'm thinking of upgrading my Xylotex. Jim

What motors are you running with the Xylotex?

CR.

[jhop2]

269 oz. 2.8Amp (I think) I'm not there right now but I think the amps are right.

Jim

[Crevice Reamer]

Good! Those motors are excellent for the G540. You can use up to 50V PSU. The $60 KL-350 is a good one.

You will need THESE 1/4 W 2.8K resistors for your 269s:

2.80KXBK-ND

They only come in a pack of five. With shipping it's about $3.00

http://digikey.com/

CR.

[jhop2]

Thanks CR and everyone that took the time to help me.

Jim