Gary:
This is the info I was looking for. I was struggling with the torque requirements and various motor types. I think I am going to go with an acorn controller and Gecko drives just to get things moving.
We are really excited to get this beast (shopbot) moving again!
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- Wed Sep 22, 2021 9:35 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: First Build: Shopbot Upgrade
- Replies: 12
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- Wed Sep 22, 2021 7:28 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: First Build: Shopbot Upgrade
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2759
Re: First Build: Shopbot Upgrade
For one of the old 2001 shop bots like we have, what motor/drive combo would you suggest (that won't break the bank)? I am sold on the acorn controller, just don't have the CNC chops to sift through the large selection of stepper motors out there. I guess one big question is the torque rating for th...
- Tue Sep 21, 2021 10:42 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: First Build: Shopbot Upgrade
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2759
Re: First Build: Shopbot Upgrade
Gary: Thanks for the comment. The machine is pretty much an unknown at this point, and I don't know what shape the motors are in. As part of the learning process, I would like to get the motors moving and see what happens. I guess I should choose the motor drives and power supplies carefully so I ca...
- Tue Sep 21, 2021 8:42 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: First Build: Shopbot Upgrade
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2759
Re: First Build: Shopbot Upgrade
I agree with the Gecko Drive Stepper Motor Basics documentation suggestion. I am sure I will be going over that a number of times. A couple more questions: 1) Does anyone think it is worthwhile trying to reuse the old motor drive that came with the Shopbot (along with an Acorn)? I am going to look i...
- Mon Sep 20, 2021 11:05 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: First Build: Shopbot Upgrade
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2759
First Build: Shopbot Upgrade
My finger is hovering over the order button for an Acorn and a Gecko G540 drive. We just purchased a shopbot that has the PK296A1A-SG3.6 motors for x and y. I need to double-check on the z-axis motor as my pictures don't show it clearly. I am trying to come up to speed stepper motor drives as quickl...