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I recently purchased a PM25-MV and have decided that my first project will be to add a Z axis power feed. Adequate information of motor specs is in short supply, everywhere I have looked on the web, so here is what I decided to go with.... hopefully it will work out. One thing that I hope is that I will be able to avoid making any modifications that result in permanent changes to the basic machine.
https://vod.ebay.com/vod/FetchOrderDetails?itemid=372095953216&transid=1006962105024&ul_noapp=true
There are several different options for the type of motor to use and prices run anywhere from $30 to several hundred dollars. The right angle style geared motors have a better overall appearance for me and this will be my first choice.
I plan to use a transformer switching power supply with at least 30 Amp capability to allow for future additions. My motor is rated at 6 Amps at full load so this size power supply should be beefy enough to handle just about anything.
In addition to the basic up down control switching, I will be mounting upper and lower limit switches for protection, as well a sheer type coupling between the motor and the hand crank shaft.
I invite everyone to follow and contribute photos, thoughts, ideas, resources, links, dimensions, and recommendations here.
https://vod.ebay.com/vod/FetchOrderDetails?itemid=372095953216&transid=1006962105024&ul_noapp=true
There are several different options for the type of motor to use and prices run anywhere from $30 to several hundred dollars. The right angle style geared motors have a better overall appearance for me and this will be my first choice.
I plan to use a transformer switching power supply with at least 30 Amp capability to allow for future additions. My motor is rated at 6 Amps at full load so this size power supply should be beefy enough to handle just about anything.
In addition to the basic up down control switching, I will be mounting upper and lower limit switches for protection, as well a sheer type coupling between the motor and the hand crank shaft.
I invite everyone to follow and contribute photos, thoughts, ideas, resources, links, dimensions, and recommendations here.