http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/gecko-drives-f2/-t1.htm Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:51:02 GMT 10 http://i63.servimg.com/u/f63/13/33/05/12/toc_lo17.jpg http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/gecko-drives-f2/-t1.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/gecko-drives-f2/older-taig-kelling-kl-g540-48-t374.htm benedict I've got a Kelling KL-G540-48 on order for my older Taig CNC mill. It's got the old dovetail ways on the Z axis rather than the new box ways, and the controller it started life with was the older quadrature drive controller rather than the newer step/dir controllers that are shipping now. The mill still has the original 200 oz-in steppers it came with, and this is what I'll be using with the G540. I'm reading through the Gecko drive threads here, and I've got the Gecko and the Kelling ... Gecko Drives Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:53:32 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/gecko-drives-f2/older-taig-kelling-kl-g540-48-t374.htm#2466 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/gecko-drives-f2/older-taig-kelling-kl-g540-48-t374.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/gecko-drives-f2/sneak-peak-at-the-ez-g540-t380.htm Jeff_Birt Just wanted to give you guys a sneak peak at the new EZ-640 board. It is a thumbnail sized board that is soldered between the pins of a DB9 connector; it provides 5 easy to solder through holes and has a 5K pot built on board. This makes it easy to hook up your steppers and adjust the pot to exactly the right resistance to set your current limit value. Since I'm in the process of completely revamping the website I won't be able to list them there until the renovations are done. I just could ... Gecko Drives Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:51:02 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/gecko-drives-f2/sneak-peak-at-the-ez-g540-t380.htm#2513 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/gecko-drives-f2/sneak-peak-at-the-ez-g540-t380.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/gecko-drives-f2/geckos-are-on-sale-t327.htm fretsman

Dave]]> Gecko Drives Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:24:40 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/gecko-drives-f2/geckos-are-on-sale-t327.htm#2033 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/gecko-drives-f2/geckos-are-on-sale-t327.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/gecko-drives-f2/psu-question-t299.htm DaveDu I was having problems with my switch mode power supply unit driving my Gecko 540. It kept blowing fuses until replacing the internal fuse didn't work anymore!!!. I then decided to build my own PSU from a toroidal transformer, some diodes, large capacitor etc. The capacitor is a very large one. It is a 250Vdc 15000uF. Because of this it will draw a huge amount of current as soon as I switch it on, albeit for a very short time. Should I use a current limiting resistor (surge resistor) to limit ... Gecko Drives Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:24:48 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/gecko-drives-f2/psu-question-t299.htm#1782 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/gecko-drives-f2/psu-question-t299.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/gecko-drives-f2/another-case-for-the-g540-t262.htm Dan Mauch I machined a ABS plastic case that is smaller than my metal cases for those that want a smaller footprint or are on a tighter budget. The picture in the gallery has a 29V11A power supply inside as well as the cooling fan and the G540. For some reason this web site I can't upload the rear view of the case. If interested in the case contact me at dmauch@camtronics-cnc.com or visit my web site at www.camtronics-cnc.com Gecko Drives Fri, 10 Apr 2009 01:44:35 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/gecko-drives-f2/another-case-for-the-g540-t262.htm#1481 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/gecko-drives-f2/another-case-for-the-g540-t262.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/gecko-drives-f2/8-axis-48vdc-12a-g540-t258.htm Dan Mauch It was a fun project to design and machine a case for that system. I have it running on parallel ports but will probably switch over to a SS. No sure what software he intends to use but will probably write his own.]]> Gecko Drives Sat, 04 Apr 2009 16:35:04 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/gecko-drives-f2/8-axis-48vdc-12a-g540-t258.htm#1423 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/gecko-drives-f2/8-axis-48vdc-12a-g540-t258.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/gecko-drives-f2/mach-3-smoothstepper-g540-t248.htm Jeff_Birt Hi guys, I was helping someone get a new SS + G540 going yesterday and thought I might drop a quick note here to perhaps help others avoid a bit of confusion. The easiest way to get this combination going is to go over to do the following: 1) Install Mach 3 2) Install the SS driver and then the SS plug-in 3) Copy the 540B.xml from Gecko into your Mach install directory c:\Mach. (The xml is here: http://geckodrive.com/product.aspx?c=3&i=14469) 4) Run Mach Loader and create ... Gecko Drives Sun, 29 Mar 2009 13:58:07 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/gecko-drives-f2/mach-3-smoothstepper-g540-t248.htm#1384 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/gecko-drives-f2/mach-3-smoothstepper-g540-t248.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/gecko-drives-f2/g540-the-resistor-or-resistors-please-help-t212.htm MLP F1 Help needed!!! PLEASE. I have the GECKO G540 I also got my power supply From Keling (KL-350-48 48V/7.3A ) along with the E stop switch and 4 KL23H276-28-4B stepper motors, a bridge rectifier, filter capacitor, Now when it comes to the Resistor or Resistors from what I can tell pin 1 and 5 get a currant or just one resistor going from pin 1 to pin 5 ? I also see others talking about resistors for each motor, ok I am lost so if someone can add the missing info and maybe a picture or drawing ... Gecko Drives Thu, 26 Feb 2009 09:16:55 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/gecko-drives-f2/g540-the-resistor-or-resistors-please-help-t212.htm#1188 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/gecko-drives-f2/g540-the-resistor-or-resistors-please-help-t212.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/gecko-drives-f2/heatsinking-your-g540-t210.htm geckomarcus Several weeks ago it came to my attention that some people were having overheating problems with their G540 when running four 3.5A motors. I ran an experiment last week to determine the best way to heatsink a G540 and how it will react when all four axes are being run at 3.5A simultaneously. The results are in the link below. If you do not like reading things like that, here is a summary of what I found: If you have air flowing over the G540 while it is running it will perform just as well ... Gecko Drives Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:28:52 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/gecko-drives-f2/heatsinking-your-g540-t210.htm#1173 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/gecko-drives-f2/heatsinking-your-g540-t210.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/gecko-drives-f2/g540-build-need-help-t192.htm MLP F1 Hi ppls. I have a G540 on its way and no I did not get the "Overstock special at $225.00". price not sure why. Well I want to do a G540 build I have a Dell 2.8GHz Intel-pentium 4 cpu 2 GB of Ram and a 80G hard drive that I will be using as a Donor for this build. I need to know what to keep from the computer and what do I still need to get for the G540 - as in the way of BOB - Power supply and so on Links Pictures and Wiring DG would be great. Thanks Marty Gecko Drives Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:13:42 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/gecko-drives-f2/g540-build-need-help-t192.htm#1031 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/gecko-drives-f2/g540-build-need-help-t192.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/gecko-drives-f2/g540-is-here-o-t190.htm fretsman Received my G540 the other day and have her just about wired in to my Taig CNC Lathe. With all the great things I'm hearing, it should make this little bastard scream with the Keling 48V power supply and the 270 Keling motors. I had a crappy no name setupwhen I first built it as it was my first build to see the process of it all. It ran ok for a little bit but one of the drives went on me so I'm doing it right this time. Finally I'll learn how to use it and hopefully generate some parts ... Gecko Drives Thu, 12 Feb 2009 10:36:35 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/gecko-drives-f2/g540-is-here-o-t190.htm#1019 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/gecko-drives-f2/g540-is-here-o-t190.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/gecko-drives-f2/installing-gecko-g540-t126.htm DaveDu I have just received a GeckoDrive G540 and am in the process of setting it up. I have read on the net that quick blow fuses should be in between the GeckoDrive and the motor. My motors are 2A, so should I be ok with a 3A fuse? Also am I correct in assuming that there should be 6 fuses in total (one for each winding on X,Y and Z axis)? The motors have 8 wires, and I am configuring them as bipolar serial. So only 4 wires go back to the drive. I have also read about a capacitor being used ... Gecko Drives Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:48:49 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/gecko-drives-f2/installing-gecko-g540-t126.htm#518 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/gecko-drives-f2/installing-gecko-g540-t126.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/gecko-drives-f2/in-europe-t47.htm DaveDu I am interested in purchasing the G540, but would prefer not to be charged a fortune for shipping to Ireland, and also import tax charges.]]> Gecko Drives Tue, 09 Dec 2008 09:24:46 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/gecko-drives-f2/in-europe-t47.htm#89 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/gecko-drives-f2/in-europe-t47.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/gecko-drives-f2/gecko-drives-t13.htm Admin From Dan at Camtronics One of the questions that I often receive is which drivers are best for a taig? But first some background information. As some of you may know I have been building cnc systems for the Taig, sherline, X2, X3 full size mill drills and knee mills. Myself I have two full size knee mills. One is A Tree Journeyman 300 that I repaired and retrofitted with a G320 servo system and the other is a Enco 8X36 that I retrofitted with ballscrews and Gecko G320 servo systems. I have ... Gecko Drives Sun, 07 Dec 2008 03:59:14 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/gecko-drives-f2/gecko-drives-t13.htm#14 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/gecko-drives-f2/gecko-drives-t13.htm