Maslow to move around a smaller ridgid gantry style unit?

[aluminumwelder]

if you want to make the maslow faster there are 2 simple things to try first
#1. use bigger motor chain gears. the stock are 10t , I bought some 13T, but have yet to test it, zero other people have tested this too. There are a lot of ideas on this forum but only a small percentage of people actually take the time to try something new. This is the no brainer first step IMHO.

Increasing the Max Feedrate?

Yes I realize you need a bigger power supply 3.9A x 2 plus maybe 1amp for z axis is 9A so 10A power supply would theoretically work. At what amperage does motor supply become difficult? Stock motors are 1.5A. Would 2A motor draw be doable? Maybe even 3a? None of the motors discussed are 5a, so that is not even being considered. The motors being discussed are $25 which is $10 more than the stock motors which cost $15. it is still affordable IMHO. Will probabaly just order some 13T gears and pl…

above thread also answers your question on the motor size, they are about $10 more each so $20 more for two bigger motors, but no one has tested them and I do not think they use a worm gear so might be an issue when turned on and off if chains slip.

#2 try higher voltage.

Larger and Faster Motors for G0 movement

Just ordered my Maslow with the idea in mind to give it more power and make it faster. What is the latest on larger motors, larger sprockets, higher capacity motor drivers, and 24 vdc motor operation? My speed needs are about rapid travel when not cutting. G0. Thanks.