The Illusive 7.2 motor upgrade?

[drodda]

What is it about the 7.2 motors that makes it take so long to get the upgrades after ordering? I ordered mine in last part of November and when I called to check on the approximate ship date I was told it would be Jan 11th. What is required to turn the motors into the 7.2 upgrade other than purchasing them from the supplier and adding a connector so they can be plugged into my existing controller? I am just a little puzzled as I received my Bot in less time from order to pickup date and even took a class.

This is not a poke at shobots customer service but after thinking about this for a couple days I am curious as to why it would take longer to get the motors than my new machine? I ordered the new motors out of need for a new set of pinions so when I called to check on the order I went ahead and purchased new pinions as I did not feel I could wait till the new motors showed with my old pinions.

[Brady Watson]

If I had to guess I would say the fact that most 7.2s that are ordered are allocated for tools. It wouldn't be right to sell you motors that are going on a tool ordered before your upgrade. Yanno? I believe that the motors ship directly from Japan, so depending on Oriental's production schedule/stock, shipping etc and SB's ability to get them ordered, in stock, inspected and off to you tested and ready to go...it takes time.

Be patient...they are well worth it...and a steal at the upgrade price.

-B

[harryball]

I feel your pain Dave, but it was worth the wait! I figure that the upgrade is not a money maker for SB nor a high volume item, as such it is being made available in an "on demand" basis and is not a stocked item. As Brady said, any they do have in stock are on the build sheet for a new machine. If I'd ordered a new machine having none I wouldn't want my order held up filling an upgrade for a guy that at least was running.

As for the pinions they are like brakes, you shouldn't wait until it's too late to replace them.

Robert

[paul60]

the upgrade is just replacing the motors
to 7.2 motors? or you also have to upgrade to the g-board
i own a prt 96
paul

[richards]

The 7.2 motor upgrade is for PRT-Alpha owners who already have the AS911 style Oriental Motor Alpha motors and drivers.

PRT-non Alpha owners can order the 4g upgrade to add Gecko G202 stepper drivers to their machines. (You would use your existing motors with the 4g upgrade.)

[harryball]

Mike's right, it's for the PRT-Alpha. You get new 7.2 motors with pinions and drivers for each motor. I did the 3 motor upgrade, 2 on the X and 1 on the Y. I did not choose to upgrade my Z axis.

Wow what a difference.

Robert

[gene]

Dave
Hang in there , The wait will definately be worth it..... Its not just 3 motors , its the 3 motors The drivers that bolt to the back of the box , cables , ribbon cables and you will have heat sink ( which i had no clue what it was before i did my upgrade ) and new springs hooks and pinion gears. When i did the upgrade i didnt get the ribbon cables on both sets of pins on the x drives until Chris told me to take the three screws out of the main board then things went alot smoother. if i can be of any help let me know, Gene