This is auction is for a Gecko G540 Stepper Motion Controller package featuring our new in house designed  48v 12.5a power supply.Also included is 3 300oz in 3.5a (2.4mh inductance) stepper motors. These motors are a perfect combination for the Gecko. This is the only engineered G540 motion control system online that features a 12.5a power supply as standard equipment. Compare the other units, and you will soon realize why I have trouble keeping them in stock. The typical overlooked details like including three shielded prebuilt DB9 motor cables rated to 300v, and 80c, Tripp Lite IEC power cord with Lifetime warranty, and a set of my proprietary solderless connectors for ease of motor hookup integration.

This isn't a hobby to me. It's my fulltime passion to offer a controller that will satisfy the hobbyist, or support your business model to rival full size factory components utilizing micro manufacturing. Please review the video below first to listen to me cover a system build in detail. I think it will answer most questions, and give you a feel of who, and what your dealing with.

Professional Grade G540 System Overview (The Difference) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veBtlrwIVls


I invite you to watch a video of Tom a previous client of mine. He wanted a controller to automate a 16ft chassis. Tom fabricated the table himself, and I handled all the motion control components. The controller he's using is a 6 axis custom UC-100 USB based system I built him for this specific chassis It uses 6 Gecko Drives G251x drivers. These are the same drives inside the G540. (G540 has four of them inside its black case) The second video reflects the production quality of the manufacturing.  These units can easily achieve .001-.004 tolerances when axis calibration, and tramming is completed on a metal substrate chassis.

Gecko G251x Driver Myths..16ft Table Run With Gecko G540 Drivers...  - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGYOZaOVpgQ

The Products You Can Expect When You Calibrate, And Tram Your System.. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LE_lTSbu6Rg

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Please read the entire auction carefully to see the detail this system offers compared to other vendors

 The system features fuse protected screw cap IEC port, and auxiliary 120v outlet to power other items requiring 120v. The power switch is illuminated to reflect "on" staus, and minature mushroom E-Stop switch is provided. The system is wired with 16AWG, and (20AWG -E-Stop Switch doesn't receive current)) and each terminal is insulated with heatshrink to provide safety. The wires are secured internally with wire ties for optimal airflow.

The enclosure is a full aluminum (1.5mm in thickness) unit featuring cooling slots throughout to aid in cooling the system. The Gecko includes our Avvid Thermalloy custom heatsinks preinstalled with Arctic Silver Thermal Epoxy, and Sanyo industrial 60mm cooling fan that puts out 60 Cubic Feet perMinute @ 10,000RPM! The cooling system installed in this system allows for removal of the Gecko WITHOUT having to remove the fan or heatsinks for ease of maintenance. Unscrew 4 screws, and the Gecko is out!. The Gecko must be cooled in an enclosure to prevent overheating, and possible damage. Refer to this link to review Gecko's Heatsink Experiment http://www.geckodrive.com/g540-heatsinking Be cautious if you purchase a system without a proper cooling solution.

 Please refer to Gecko Drives tutorial on selecting a power supply  http://www.geckodrive.com/support/step-motor-basics/power-supply-basics.html You should have a model that will power your system correctly, however spending more for a larger model that's providing excess power you will never utilize is really a waste of money.

48v 12.5a version is included in the price listed in the "Buy It Now" The typical build time is no more than 10 days, however at times can exceed 13 days. I don't neglect my quality to make sales. Please consider this prior  to ordering. Each system is tested , and calibrated prior to shipment. This is a completely hand built system.

Also included is three of our solderless motor connectors with integrated mounting brackets, and 3 10ft DB9 shielded motor cables. (Simply download, and install the G540 .xml file from GeckoDrive.com, attach your motors 4 wires via the color codes for the Gecko on the solderless connectors, along with your selected resistor on the white color coded terminal ports. You will be up, and running in MINUTES! If you need to change motors or use a different resistor you can do it in as fast as you can unscrew 6 screws! An IEC power cord is included as well as DB25 Parallel cable to attach the system to your computer.

The pictures directly show that all details were covered. This system will satisfy the hobbiest to the professional at a cost that's less than you purchasing the items seperately anywhere, and fabricating it yourself using the same components.

The Gecko driver is the new revision 8 model with 2017 QC date code.

Gecko G540 Digital Specs

Four 10-Microstep digital motor drives

  • 0 to 3.5A rated phase current
  • 18VDC to 50VDC supply voltage
  • Mid-band resonance compensation
  • Auto standby current (70% current)
  • Short-circuit protected
  • Optoisolation on all LPT signal pins
  • Two 1A at 0 to 50VDC rated outputs
  • Four SPST to GND inputs (TTL)
  • FAULT indicator LED,signal to PC
  • POWER indicator LED
  • I-SET resistor on motor connector
  • TRIM adjust for motor smoothness
  • Panel mount (5.7” by2.4” hole dim.)
  • Anodized aluminum package
  • No heatsink needed below 40C ambient
  • Easy to service, removable drives
  • Modular PCB design with no internal wires
  • 10kHz watchdog timer (charge pump)
  • Optoisolated analog output for a VFD drive
  • Conservative ratings, premium components
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  • Shipping in the US is $22.85 International shipping is welcome with adjusted shipping rate.
  • International customers please take into account the controller is set for 120v, I can build the system with a 240v power supply for an additional fee, and extended lead time.  The system weighs in at over 12lbs configured as it is, and the motors are an additional 8.5lbs, so they must be shipped in two packages to prevent damages. This means double shipping charges. They are also insured to protect both you, and I. Before asking me for a quote think about your budget.  Please message me prior to purchasing to prevent any sticker shock. I insure all motion controllers as standard. They will require signature due at delivery due to there value..