Basically yes. Replace the gear on the end of your leadscrew (or if you
have one gearbox) with a timing belt pulley. Mount the stepper on the
banjo and drive the screw. On my machine I drive 2:1. 3Nm stepper 3mm
pitch screw.
Richard
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On 02/02/2020 20:36, Ralph Hulslander wrote:
Richard, I do not understand?what you are saying, are you referring?to
the gear box banjo?
Just replacing a drive gear with a stepper motor?
Ralph
On Sun, Feb 2, 2020 at 3:30 PM Richard <edelec@...
<mailto:edelec@...>> wrote:
I still question why the banjo is not an option
Richard
On 02/02/2020 17:05, John Dammeyer wrote:
>
> Hi Charlie,
>
> Nice job on yours.
>
> Ralph's initial problem is finding a vertical surface on which to
> mount the motor that allow the motor shaft to be perfectly in line
> with the lead screw.Hence the suggestion for belt drive which
could be
> 1:1 and then alignment isn't as hard.
>
> John
>
> *From:*[email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>
[mailto:[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>]
> *On Behalf Of *CLevinski
> *Sent:* February-02-20 6:58 AM
> *To:* [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
> *Subject:* Re: [digitalhobbyist] Suggestions for mounting
stepper Z #MODS
>
> Ralph,
>
> Of course, it all depends upon how much torque you need, but I
> direct-mounted mine on my 7 x 14 mini-lathe.
>
>
>
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Charlie
> New Jersey, USA
>
> /*LAW OF ANNOYANCE: When working on a project, if you put away a
tool
> that you¡¯re certain you¡¯re finished with, you will need it
instantly.*/
>
>
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