--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], "Graham Stabler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I have an interest in this, I have taken apart several HP inkjets > and they too use a servo motor except they also use a linear > encoder. I was thinking a pair of such motors an encoders could > make a great little laser cutter or similar. I threw away the drive > boards but by looking at the components it may be possible to work > back from the motor output just enough to at least have the amp > section. > > Would geckos work with such small motors? > > One other thing is that there is an application note for PIC control > of servo motors, this might be a good route to take for some cheapo > step and direction servo control for small machines. Would be an > interesting project. > > Graham
I have a total of 4 of the ploters. 3 intact and the one I dissasembled. That would mean for me, 8 of these motors. As I understand a Gecko 320 would probably work, but that is over $100 each. I hope to build my entire machine for under $100. Dave Addresses: FAQ: http://www.ktmarketing.com/faq.html FILES: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO/files/ Post Messages: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] List owner: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Moderator: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [Moderators] URL to this group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO OFF Topic POSTS: General Machining If you wish to post on unlimited OT subjects goto: aol://5863:126/rec.crafts.metalworking or go thru Google.com to reach it if you have trouble. http://www.metalworking.com/news_servers.html http://groups.yahoo.com/group/jobshophomeshop I consider this to be a sister site to the CCED group, as many of the same members are there, for OT subjects, that are not allowed on the CCED list. NOTICE: ALL POSTINGS TO THIS GROUP BECOME PUBLIC DOMAIN BY POSTING THEM. DON'T POST IF YOU CAN NOT ACCEPT THIS.....NO EXCEPTIONS........ bill List Mom List Owner Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
