acorn board and DQ542MA drivers

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acorn board and DQ542MA drivers

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im wondering what all i need hook these up. i am doing a cnc conversion on a lathe. im guessing i need to follow the gecko 203v diagram but i am not sure what resistors i will need or what?

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That drive appears to want sinking signals. I suggest the Leadshine Schematic for dual voltage power supply using 5vdc for the drive signals
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Re: acorn board and DQ542MA drivers

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Gary Campbell wrote: Wed Feb 14, 2018 9:12 pm That drive appears to want sinking signals. I suggest the Leadshine Schematic for dual voltage power supply using 5vdc for the drive signals
Agreed. Leadshine schematic.
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thank you guys for your help!!! Much appreciated
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