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    Quote Originally Posted by Chaz View Post
    OK, found it.

    https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rc...32479545,d.bGs

    It's basically the same one in the link. Yay, at least now I can see some wiring options.
    The easy way is to use one of these relay modules triggered by a spare output A or B (Pulse or Direction). You can get the relays in singles or multiples at least up to 8 on one board.
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    Quote Originally Posted by cropwell View Post
    The easy way is to use one of these relay modules triggered by a spare output A or B (Pulse or Direction). You can get the relays in singles or multiples at least up to 8 on one board.
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    Oh, thanks. Didnt know this was possible. Do you have a link or similar to one of these please?

  4. #63
    They are all over eBay, just search for 'relay module 5v' and limit to UK if you want it fast.

    Here's one example of a supplier - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-2-4-8-16...f5lyx157fF9xGQ

    Cheers,

    Rob

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    Awesome thanks

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    That should work well. Does it take much messing about with Mach3 to get this to work?

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ID:	19677 I use P16 for coolant (just an air blower really) and P17 to turn the spindle on (Kress, not a three phase one with speed control)

    You may like to play with active high / low and whether you connect to NO or NC on the relay as there can be some activity on the pins before Mach3 takes control.

    Cheers,

    Rob

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chaz View Post
    Thanks. Appreciated. Ive emailed APT support, ive used them in the past and they are really good but finding a parting solution for this otherwise excellent little CNC lathe.
    Realised earlier that I've actually got a GTN style in the lathe just now.
    It's this one - https://www.shop-apt.co.uk/part-off-...2mm-shank.html
    Tip to the back of the head is about 26mm. I only remembered after I'd turned the lathe off, and the parting tool was at a less than ideal angle to accurately measure.

    I also measured a 26mm diameter WDN holder, and the tip to back of head is 21.1mm
    Avoiding the rubbish customer service from AluminiumWarehouse since July '13.

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    Quote Originally Posted by m_c View Post
    Realised earlier that I've actually got a GTN style in the lathe just now.
    It's this one - https://www.shop-apt.co.uk/part-off-...2mm-shank.html
    Tip to the back of the head is about 26mm. I only remembered after I'd turned the lathe off, and the parting tool was at a less than ideal angle to accurately measure.

    I also measured a 26mm diameter WDN holder, and the tip to back of head is 21.1mm
    Thanks. Hadnt seen your reply but APT believe it should fit so ive ordered one of these.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cropwell View Post
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ID:	19677 I use P16 for coolant (just an air blower really) and P17 to turn the spindle on (Kress, not a three phase one with speed control)

    You may like to play with active high / low and whether you connect to NO or NC on the relay as there can be some activity on the pins before Mach3 takes control.

    Cheers,

    Rob
    Thanks. Appreciated.

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    So I ordered this one - https://www.shop-apt.co.uk/part-off-...2mm-shank.html. Its like 2mm too long but I can grind away some of the lip that's in the way. Kudos to APT for the quick delivery as usual.

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