How to use giant stepper motor as extruder

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khondoke
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How to use giant stepper motor as extruder

Post by khondoke » Tue Dec 31, 2019 3:11 pm

Hello,
I am trying to make a pellet extruder mounted on the printer head. So, I am planning to use a giant stepper with very high torque (like this one: https://www.amazon.ca/1841oz-Torque-Ste ... B00PNEQ3XQ). I am thinking if I can use it as an extruder (E0) with any of the Geeetech printer? The motor draws 5 A current whereas I think most motor driver (like A4988)ha a max rating of 2A. Will that be a problem? Can I overcome by using extra cooling? Does anybody has any suggestion, how can I synchronize such giant stepper with an existing 3D printer like A10? Thank you.

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William
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Re: How to use giant stepper motor as extruder

Post by William » Tue Dec 31, 2019 3:53 pm

:D Hi, Good idea, but not recommended.
-Keep your mind and try to test it. :)
-Everything will be fun!-Support all Getech printer.
-You can ask me the questions and I will kindly reply.
-Respect others is the best way you can get help!

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