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Power supply strategy

PostPosted: Sun Oct 11, 2020 6:59 pm
by spillage
I think most agree that having separate power supplies for controller board, drive motors, accessories, etc is a good plan.
But what is the consensus on using a single supply for all axis motors, or individual suppliers for each axis?
Assuming correct sizing, what are the pros & cons?

Re: Power supply strategy

PostPosted: Mon Oct 12, 2020 1:50 am
by ger21
For steppers, one Toroidal power supply for all motors.
The only reason you see so many multiple power supply setups is because they are cheap Chinese power supplies. They take up more space, and more parts to fail.

Re: Power supply strategy

PostPosted: Mon Oct 12, 2020 2:49 pm
by Robertspark
ger21 wrote:For steppers, one Toroidal power supply for all motors.


+1 too