CnC wrote: ↑Mon Feb 15, 2021 1:04 am
I have absolutely OD'd on this topic researching it. After looking at several reviews and researching the death out of the top picks on these servo motors I'm convinced that internet is littered with bored low functioning people who entertain themselves by randomly choosing items for sale and then competing with one another to negatively review them. I find it hard to get a true understanding of the quality to narrow down a choice. Frustrating
Unfortunately, there is a lot of truth in this statement.
This is the motor that I am using, and I'm pretty happy with it. It has the controller that I am used to and that I like, and it comes with a NPS. Coming with a NPS is a convenience; they are all pretty much the same except for the SewQuiet. You can buy an NPS separately if need be.
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Eagle-EA-750-Br ... SwLsxbP2fx
This is another safe bet, but you'd need to get a separate NPS. Not an issue; the standard and ubiquitous NPS will be plug 'n play with this controller. Not my favorite controller, but it is tried and true.
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Consew-CSM3000- ... Swo4pYJlLJ
Now then, are these the best servo motors in the whole world? No. Are these the servo motors that you would find in a factory? No. Do they work well? Yes. Are they easy to install? Yes. Is there a comprehensive manual that contains everything you ever wanted to know about the servo motor and the controller and its functions? No. Do they cost $500? No. Does the NPS come with everything you will need to install it on your 1245? I think so, but not sure. Sometimes you have to be creative.
Have a look here to see what the ubiquitous NPS comes with and how it would get installed on a JUKI 1541, which is nothing like your 1245 ;^). Perhaps you can tell if you would be able to adapt it to the 1245; it is supposed to be universal.
https://souperdoo.com/stuff%20that%20i% ... -postioner
That article is installing a Consew and I've since moved on to the Eagle. These things are all very similar and the NPS are the same.
I don't know how this shipping to Canada thing works. I looked at ebay.ca and I didn't find anything for a 750w servo that was located in Canada. The two listings I did find say that shipping is included in the price; I guess you'd find out when you put one in your basket and get the final charge.
I also don't know if there are any industrial sewing suppliers with Canadian locations. If there are, that might be a better option because you could call and ask questions and get a professional opinion.
Amazon.ca is another option, but I'm generally not a fan of either Amazon or eBay for these sorts of purchases for the very reasons you note above. I prefer to deal with sewing suppliers directly.
I hope this will help get you started.