I'm new, and I apologize if I missed another thread that answers this question, but I'd like to ask how important the "current standby mode" is for my use case.
I'm converting an 8x16 lathe and I have two 4.2A rated steppers for the two axes and a gecko g540. I don't plan to run the machine every day, but I would like it to last as long as possible.
Should I solder a resistor into my db9 connectors to enable the "current standby mode" mentioned in the g540 manual?
If I can/should do that, do I use the same math as I would for a stepper rated less than 3.5A to determine resistor value?
Thanks in advance! And happy new year! Good riddance, 2020
Gecko g540 and 4.2A steppers. Can I add a resistor?
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Re: Gecko g540 and 4.2A steppers. Can I add a resistor?
Yes, put the resistor in for 3.5A, if you don't the drive will not go into stand by mode. This is explained in the manual:terbospaghetti wrote: ↑Thu Dec 31, 2020 11:49 pm I'm new, and I apologize if I missed another thread that answers this question, but I'd like to ask how important the "current standby mode" is for my use case.
I'm converting an 8x16 lathe and I have two 4.2A rated steppers for the two axes and a gecko g540. I don't plan to run the machine every day, but I would like it to last as long as possible.
Should I solder a resistor into my db9 connectors to enable the "current standby mode" mentioned in the g540 manual?
If I can/should do that, do I use the same math as I would for a stepper rated less than 3.5A to determine resistor value?
Thanks in advance! And happy new year! Good riddance, 2020
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