Gecko g540 and 4.2A steppers. Can I add a resistor?
Posted: 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
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