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Offline lew

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Wire gauge
« on: December 20, 2006, 03:00:35 PM »
Another question.
I'm using Gecko's and Mach3. Just now building the system.
Wondering what recommendations for wire size?
I'm using 12awg. from the torroid to the capacitors but don't think I need or can use this size for power to the gecko's and out to the stepper's.
What should I be using from the gecko's to the steppers and what should be used from the power supply to the power and ground on the gecko's?
Thanks in advance.

Offline Graham Waterworth

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Re: Wire gauge
« Reply #1 on: December 20, 2006, 06:58:49 PM »
As long as you know the voltage and the maximum power required you can work out the cable size.

formula :- watts/volts = amps

So 1000/240=4.16 Amps

Or 1000/120=8.33 Amps

16 AWG will take approx 15 Amps
21 AWG will take approx 2.5 Amps

All you need to do is pick a cable of this rating or higher.

The table gives a guide as to the AWG to MM2 conversion

Graham.
« Last Edit: December 20, 2006, 07:31:39 PM by Graham Waterworth »
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Re: Wire gauge
« Reply #2 on: December 20, 2006, 07:30:03 PM »
Good job Graham! Ohms laws anyone?  ;D
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Re: Wire gauge
« Reply #3 on: December 20, 2006, 08:18:25 PM »
Thanks a bunch for the information.