The 2.2Kw Chinese Spindles - Info, Setup and Advice + More

[ericks]

Hi Brian,

I have a feeling that the spindle connectors are GX-20 or a derivation thereof. I am pretty sure that the GX series started out as aviation audio connectors (pilot's headset) and have been taken on by the world of amateur CNC. They are useful connectors though, but probably a bit too lightweight to chew mains voltages, but OK for small steppers and signals.

Cheers,

Rob

Yes, i have found some spindles with these audio connectors. Also found guys using audio screened cable on 2.2Kw spindle motors. That is why i said some suppliers wrongly use these connectors. And some diy hobby builders use the wrong cables.

[Wal]

>because pins touched due to poor soldering

Hehe. Dean, the soldering was good, it's just that there was too much of good soldering..! ;)

Wal.

[JAZZCNC]

>because pins touched due to poor soldering

Hehe. Dean, the soldering was good, it's just that there was too much of good soldering..! ;)

Wal.

Not the first wal, won't be the last and it's all good learning, expensive but good..

[Kitwn]

>because pins touched due to poor soldering

Hehe. Dean, the soldering was good, it's just that there was too much of good soldering..! ;)

Wal.

The old maxim that "the bigger the blob, the better the job" was NEVER good soldering

Scrupulous cleanliness is the key, a one molecule thick layer of grease from your fingers is enough to ruin what could have been a good joint.

Kit

PS Like, wow man! far out! That was a seriously good joint, dude.

[aprex]

Hi,

Advice of the day: don't wait 3 months before testing your fresh received toy...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xUZyw0eeSg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfNIaMwcSyo

So disappointed.

Best regards

[Clive S]

Hi,

Advice of the day: don't wait 3 months before testing your fresh received toy...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xUZyw0eeSg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfNIaMwcSyo

So disappointed.

Best regards

Have you set the parameters in the VFD

[JAZZCNC]

Hi,

Advice of the day: don't wait 3 months before testing your fresh received toy...

So disappointed.

Best regards

This advice goes for anything related to CNC, esp electronics. This is the biggest mistake new builders make next to buying stepper kits.
Only buy when required because not only do you get a warranty when needed but electronics change fast these days and it's sod's law when you fit it you are already behind the times in technology.

[aprex]

Yes, even by hand you can hear a discrète grinding noise.

[Clive S]

Yes, even by hand you can hear a discrète grinding noise.

Think I might be buying another from the same place and sending the old one back for a refund

[AndyUK]

oooh you fiend!