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Old 07-02-2014, 05:02 PM   #6602 (permalink)
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Ah yes, there is no code loaded whatsoever at the moment. So, the max current would be "undefined". Twisting the little potentiometer on the control board on the left side all the way CLOCKWISE will set the HARDWARE overcurrent trip point to 1800amp. Fully COUNTER-CLOCKWISE will set the hardware overcurrent trip point to 0 amps. The motor amps are programmable through the serial port. But since I have to send you a hex file anyway, what would be the responsible level to start it at?? Hmm... It's 3 IGBTs, 600v 600amp each. The aluminum plate needs to be mounted to something that can carry the heat away, according to Otmar (the maker of the zilla) but what does he know. haha. jk.

400*3 = 1200. I don't suppose you want to start at 200 motor amps, and then gradually work your way up to... maybe 1200-1500?
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