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How do I know where to wire the X Y & Z axis wires to the Acorn if I don't have a schematic to follow?

Where do I find info on how to get started on the wizard with the cw230? I'm pretty overwhelmed with all this at this point. Sorry!

So here's where I'm at. I've got the new PC up and running, software installed and communicating with the Acorn. I was hoping to connect it to my existing drives and motors but can't find anything on here that that pertains to a CW230 drive. What would be my next step?

Wouldn’t the 36v power supply limit the motors to only that? This machine came as a kit so I’d think it would function properly. Can I just look for drives with less than a 36v requirement that would be in the 100khz range?

Is impedance and inductance the same thing? The spec sheet I was provided, if it's actually for the motors I have, show a 7.5mH/2.8A value if wired parallel. With my math that's something like 87V, is that correct? Seems pretty high.. Should I just order new motors to be sure? My laptop questions we...

so I've got new dm542 drives and a db-25 board in the cart! The power supply that I have is a 36 volt...Is that sufficient? Do the stepper motors or drives determine what power supply you need? One more question, for now!! My computer guy says he can turn off all the power saving features on a lapto...

Well that gives me a little hope!! Thanks

I wasn't given much documentation with this purchase. The motors just have a "buildyourcnc" part# and the only cross reference I found on the web was a 60bygh303-13 and that was also one of the spec sheets that came with it. I'm not opposed to upgrading drives and such, I just have concern...

I appreciate the info. As I stated I'm really green to the electronic side of CNC's and am hoping to learn a thing or two as I go. What does the 50khz limitation affect?

Where would I look for the wiring diagram for a db25 board for my drivers?