Alternate VFDs for Chinese Spindles

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Interesting that you say price really is the only factor. But then it truly is inexpensive when compared to the well known brands - almost three to one if you buy new. It seems your experiences with the lack of braking resistor support might just show how some of that price difference is achieved - cut to the bone. I'm sure the branded VFDs also uplift their prices a bit because they can. But for the functionality you get, the Huanyang truly is a bargain.

I think I'll do some trawling for used VFDs of the right power rating, and see what I can find. I'm keen to give this a try, and thankfully I'm in no immediate hurry!