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Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Mon 10 December 2007, 05:05
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Posted By Richards
Brad, The price is good, but the current...

Brad,
The price is good, but the current ratings on those switches might be too low, depending on where you place them. Some of us place the E-Stop switch in series with the main disconnect ...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Sun 09 December 2007, 16:38
Replies: 61
Views: 131,470
Posted By Richards
The controller box that I'm talking about is...

The controller box that I'm talking about is separate from the computer. The controller box houses the break-out-board, the power supply and the stepper drivers. A good 'box' from a place like...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Sun 09 December 2007, 15:53
Replies: 61
Views: 131,470
Posted By Richards
I usually figure at least $2,000 for the control...

I usually figure at least $2,000 for the control box. Stepper motors are about $1,000 of that cost and the other electronics would easily cost the other $1,000. Buying a ready-to-run machine would...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Sun 09 December 2007, 11:56
Replies: 61
Views: 131,470
Posted By Richards
Avoid the PH motors. I have four PH299 motors on...

Avoid the PH motors. I have four PH299 motors on the shelf that are almost worthless. Compared to the square PK style motors, the PH motors run really rough with less torque. They will someday be...
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