Forum: 702. Power Supplies
Sun 23 May 2010, 07:39
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Replies: 3
Views: 11,093
Thank you Mike.
Should I worry at all the...
Thank you Mike.
Should I worry at all the comments in the G203V installation notes: "In all cases the power supply voltage should be no less than 4 times or no more than 20 times the motor's...
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Forum: 702. Power Supplies
Sun 23 May 2010, 00:24
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Replies: 3
Views: 11,093
MW SP-300-48 for (4) PK296A1As?
So I'm finally getting back to my ShopBot PRT upgrade project. I have the three stock Oriental Motors PK296A1A-SG3.6s (X,X2,Y) and one stock PK296-A1A-SG7.2 (Z). Looking at the wiring, ShopBot...
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Forum: 701. Motor Drives
Thu 29 November 2007, 22:14
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Replies: 12
Views: 14,851
Argh!
and my G203's just arrived today. I was so proud of the UPS guy . . . he actually came up to my place in the mountains despite the snow. I could have saved almost $100, if I had just procrastinated...
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Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet
Sun 11 November 2007, 10:44
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Replies: 13
Views: 14,085
Gerald, Mike, thank you. I have a much better...
Gerald, Mike, thank you. I have a much better idea of what I need to do with the control box. Seems like it's time to spend some money, and litter the kitchen table with stuff. :)
As Gerald...
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Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet
Sat 10 November 2007, 22:50
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Replies: 13
Views: 14,085
I guess I need to call Gecko and see what they...
I guess I need to call Gecko and see what they recommend. I've had no objections to the motors I have, I just noted that the gear head motors (according to the oriental motor catalog) have a lot of...
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Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet
Sat 10 November 2007, 13:58
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Replies: 13
Views: 14,085
Actually people call me Michael. I suppose I...
Actually people call me Michael. I suppose I should update my profile. :)
Thanks for the advice. I'm particularly liking the plate added to the existing Y carriage in 2nd to last thread. Guess...
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Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet
Sat 10 November 2007, 11:23
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Replies: 13
Views: 14,085
Upgrading a ShopBot PRT - Newman Lake, WA
Hi folks,
I have a vintage 2000 ShopBot PRT w/ PK296 3.6 stepper motors on the X and Y, and a 7.2 on the Z. I'm interested in doing some upgrades on the unit to improve the quality of the cut...
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