I got the motor and controller from Automation Tech today. Did some quick testing. I bought a rather large motor and controller just to see what the best of the inexpensive stuff will do. Unfortunately I might not be able to get this motor/controller combination fully tested because I need my full machine shop and supplies to make the correct sized drive roller.
That said, it looks like this will be one serious machine. The motor has tons of spare power even at about half of full current. I might be able to run it at much lower voltage so as to take better advantage of surplus power supplies. The motor runs very smoothly with no low or medium speed problems. It tops out at a speed that will not be fast enough with the small roller I am using for testing. With a larger roller it will run with full speed, close to or even equal to or better than the current servo motor design.
I can’t wait to test it. I might even be able to test it with some random stuff I have around used as a drive roller. I don’t want to waste too much time trying to get by with what I have here but also want to see how well this new machine will work with inexpensive components.
Sounds like your back in the mood to work on your machine. Thats so good to hear..
I am enjoying my shockspot machine more and more as I use it.
click this link to watch me use it.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ize1nocsblaon5a/Shockspot%20-LR-1-7-15.mp4?dl=0