Kev,
while it looks like the motor/encoder is no longer available, the encoder is widely available ($40-60).
The encoder is really not serviceable, The old X motor/encoder was in a parts box, It took the old encoder apart but damaged the optical disc. having it apart, I don't think there is any way to get it apart once installed without a high likely hood of damaging the disc.
There is a silicon dust cover available for that model encoder from the manufacture.
I wonder how many $500.00 motor/encoder assemblies were swapped out do to a dirty encoder? That a dust cover could have prevented.
I am guessing that is why they went to an "encoder strip",, serviceability.
Originally Posted by Kev Williams
YOU HAVE A DISC encoder like mine, it's under the black plastic cover on your servo-stepper, the black cover is to keep the dirt out- ha ha...
The XP-Vista-7 driver should work, just make sure they're 32bit versions-
The binding you feel is kinda normal for servo motors, but may be guck on the rails that you'll hopefully get clean-
Why do people get rid of the 'tanks'? Usually lack of electronics parts availability...
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