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    Re: Help me to choose transformer

    Thank you. Had fun making the machine and videos and the best thing was there was great feedback and it has helped give ideas to other builders.

    On the toroid sizing question- I’m only repeating...
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    BUILD LOG: Re: It's begun....

    Mach doesn't know or care what drives you use it just sends pulses to the drives based on your preferences in motor tuning.
    You'll see a difference between digital and Analogue drives but it will...
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    Re: PSU : prices and differences

    Measuring it at a random time is pretty meaningless - at any one point on the grid the mains voltage can and does vary by several volts over time. I'd advise getting a transformer based on the...
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    Re: PSU : prices and differences

    Gytis,

    If your unsure then has a guide just check the voltage coming into building, if it's on the high side then go for the lower transformer to be on safe side.

    There actually 33Vac...
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    Re: PSU : prices and differences

    Wouldn't be the first time ;)

    Get the bits sent to me and I'll solder it up for you - it wont take more than 15 minutes. In fact I think I have a spare new 500VA toroidal transformer... 4 motors...
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    Re: PSU : prices and differences

    Ok no need to be confused buddy it's nothing special or difficult to get your head around. I'll explain for the sake of others thou it's all on the forum somewhere else.!

    You have G540 which is...
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    Re: PSU : prices and differences

    Re building a PSU from a toroidal transformer have a look at this thread

    http://www.mycncuk.com/forums/showthread.php?p=35458

    Its a bit long but everything you need to know is there. Then come...
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    Re: PSU : prices and differences

    Hi Gytis,

    You'll be much better with Unregulated supply so I'd go with toroid and build your own has the linked one doesn't provide enough currant. For 4 * 3.5A steppers You'll need minimum 8A and...
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    Re: PSU : prices and differences

    Perhaps A power supply with a toroidal transformer might suit your needs better if you are using it for steppers.
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    Re: PSU : prices and differences

    “There is nothing in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little cheaper, and he who considers price only is that man's lawful prey." John Ruskin

    Dealt with Sure...
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    Re: Step drill bits (where to get) ?

    Is this for counterboring caphead bolts? If so, why not use a proper counterbore?

    Counterbores - Arc Euro Trade
    7PC SOCKET CAP SCREW COUNTER BORES COUNTERBORE | eBay
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    BUILD LOG: Re: 1rst build, time to do next step

    Wow your really making that harder and more expensive than it needs to be.? Also has a flaw.?
    First I'd use Steel for the frame and save 600eu.!! . . but that's not what I mean here.?

    Orientate...
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    Re: BK12 end float?

    I've used loads of them and it can be hit and miss. Mostly they are Ok thou and the ones that's are suspect usually only need stripping and reassembling. I always strip and re-grease anyway so not a...
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    Re: BK12 end float?

    Use some Loctite bearing retainer e.g. 638 or 641

    http://www.loctite.co.uk/retaining-4479.htm
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