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    Hello there,
    As you are using TB6600 driver, which has limited output of 3.5A, but another version TB6600HG having 4.5A of output,
    for NEMA 23 3NM spec stepper, we need 4.2A as rated for it, if anyone has tried ,please let me know or its safe to try
     
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    4.2A is the MAX/Peak rating, not the recommended setting. It will overheat and stop working if you run it at 4.2A.
    In the same way your car engine is rated to be max 7000RPM but you don't constantly drive at that revs, because it wont be efficient or last long.
     
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    Thank You Sir
    Yes to avoid overheating max values must not be attaiined.
    Have you or anyone tried using TB6600HG , that i want to know, for budget build.
     
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    TB6600 driver, which has max output of 3.5A, can NEMA 23 3NM 4.2A ,stepper can be run efficiently
     
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    Blackbox X32 is superb, sadly its out of my budget.
    can DM542 can handle NEMA23 3 NM very well?
     
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    How to order in India for delivery? any discounts available, please let me know.
     
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    I have DQ542's, they work very well
     
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