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

[Ricardoco]

That looks perfect. Am I correct in assuming when I create a toolpath in Aspire with a set spindle speed(e.g 10k) when its opened in Mach it will set it to 10k for me?

I feel daft asking these questions.

Thanks, Phil

Assuming you have all the speed control hardware that is exactly what you get, its another control you can forget, it takes a little setting up but once done you forget it..

Rick

[Philly]

Thanks guys, will wire it up tonight and see how it goes :)

[John S]

Main thing is you require a breakout board that can handle 0 -10v analogue output for the speed part.
Many BoB's have spindle relays, not many have the 0- 10v part.

[Ricardoco]

Main thing is you require a breakout board that can handle 0 -10v analogue output for the speed part.
Many BoB's have spindle relays, not many have the 0- 10v part.

I think he is being pointed toward the usb > serial (RS485 i think) lead from PC to VFD that does the control with a plugin for mach, not tried them so couldnt comment.


Rick

[Philly]

I think he is being pointed toward the usb > serial (RS485 i think) lead from PC to VFD that does the control with a plugin for mach, not tried them so couldnt comment.


Rick

I was indeed, my BoB with PWM is in need of repair so I bought a cheap ebay job that is actually pretty good only no PWM. So I will use the RS485 converter(I actually had one for some reason, past project I guess) and see how I get on. Next is finding some springs to counter balance my Z axis :)

[Philly]

Can the UVW go in any order as long as it spins correctly or do they need to go to the correct pins? I have the earth from the spindle going to E is that OK? Do I need to use all 3 wires from the mains or just the live/neutral? I'm close to testing it out now :)

[Jonathan]

Live and neutral go to any of RST and both earths goes to earth. UVW in any order is fine, so long as the spindle runs in the right direction.