Web Goblin cnc has begun

[Web Goblin]

I decided that I wanted to see the display on my inverter so that I could get a basic idea of the spindle speed.
I removed the front cover from the inverter and found that the display box could be removed. As the photo below shows tha display box is connected by a 10 way ribbon cable.


I made and fitted a new cable, 10 way flat ribbon ran inside some shielding then covered in heatshrink.



Cut out the box lid and fitted the display unit.




Fitted the speed control pot and an emergency stop button and connected everything up.


Power on and test.

All seems ok.

Regards

Ian

[JAZZCNC]

I like to see my VFD screen but not for speed.?

I have it set to show current being drawn this shows me the load on spindle this way I can see when the tool is getting worn. Also good for gage to show material hardness, esp usefull with shity ALi that has soft or hard spots.! . . Also tells me If I'm being greedy on the DOC.!

[Jonathan]

Everything Jazz just said... I almost invariably leave mine reading current. Especially on the lathe as there it's actually possible to hit the current limit, though I don't cut that fast often :naughty:
I mounted my VFD on the ceiling above the lathe so it's easy to read and accessible which is handy when thread-cutting.

How long is the ribbon cable? Good to see that the signals made it that far.

[Jonathan]

Now you just want it wireless!