Stepperonline Ordering

[dazp1976]

Never had an issue getting stuff from China. However I haven't ordered from there while the pandemic is going on for obvious reasons.
I've been paying premium for the overpriced crap the u.k. has to offer
I'm surprised that being in America you didn't order from Automation technology for the moment.
https://www.automationtechnologiesinc.com/

After that amount of time I'd be pushing for a refund and going to AT instead.

[Sputnik57]

Guess I lost my first reply somehow - Dazp1976 you are exactly correct. I found Auto Tech., during my frustration period a couple weeks ago during the "China Syndrome" debacle in shipping. My purchase was based on a recommendation and I sorely regret it. I'm completing a machine that will be open source and I ordered a 439 oz.in. kit from China (NEMA 24) to save a few bucks. Big mistake and will never be repeated. Frankly, they have blatantly lied to me over the course of almost 2 months - stopping me in my tracks from moving forward....lesson learned. Would attach a photo of the prototype but can't seem the find the attach button...

[dazp1976]

When it comes to nema23 motors the AutoTech 570/oz/in 5A steppers are the ones to get.
Fed with 60Vdc of power afaic they're the best out there in the 400+ torque range.

I've tried various kits on my mills and there is always something in there that is lacking.
All the motors on my PM25 (23's & 34) and the controller board have been changed for something better with the psu's and drivers from a 34 kit.

I'll prefer to go seperates from now on.