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Re: Conect 121 cnc retrofit
« Reply #30 on: February 16, 2015, 04:04:13 AM »
Right i will do that for the next build.  I found an old xbox in the shed and decided it was just the right size!  Everything fits and has good ventilation due to being a gaming console.  I will be fitting some fans on the case to give some through air.

The bit  of mdf is temporary lol




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Re: Conect 121 cnc retrofit
« Reply #31 on: February 16, 2015, 03:58:56 PM »
There is movement!  The steppers are wired up and behaving correctly, I think!  The little one is getting a bit warm at idle.  Can still handle it but I'm worried Iv done something wrong
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Re: Conect 121 cnc retrofit
« Reply #32 on: February 16, 2015, 06:52:14 PM »
The little one is getting a bit warm at idle.  Can still handle it but I'm worried Iv done something wrong

Perfectly normal. As long as you can keep your hand on them for a few seconds, they'll be fine.
Re: Conect 121 cnc retrofit
« Reply #33 on: February 17, 2015, 03:31:21 AM »
Thanks MC

Was i correct to wire the motors in series, since im using a 36v supply and running the motors at 1.5A.  i can see if they will take 2A later but they are only 1A per phase i think
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Re: Conect 121 cnc retrofit
« Reply #34 on: February 18, 2015, 08:01:51 AM »
Also does anyone have the XML configuration file for one of these lathes for Mach3?
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Re: Conect 121 cnc retrofit
« Reply #35 on: February 19, 2015, 06:47:11 AM »
Have a question for you MC 

http://www.diycnc.co.uk/spindleV4.pdf

Would this spindle board be suitable to use with a KBIC controller?
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Re: Conect 121 cnc retrofit
« Reply #36 on: February 20, 2015, 03:08:46 PM »
Unless someone has an identical setup to you then a xml from them will not be any use. They would have to be using the same motors/drives and have the I/O connected to the same pins.

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Re: Conect 121 cnc retrofit
« Reply #37 on: February 20, 2015, 06:16:41 PM »
Have a question for you MC 

http://www.diycnc.co.uk/spindleV4.pdf

Would this spindle board be suitable to use with a KBIC controller?

Yes. It's all optoisolated with a built in DC/DC power supply, so it'll do the job nicely.
Re: Conect 121 cnc retrofit
« Reply #38 on: October 12, 2015, 03:30:12 AM »
Long time since i last updated.  I managed to get the lathe working nicely (still no spindle control via mach3).  Having fun using it for prototype work and have converted another machine since to the same spec.

I now have another Conect lathe with a toolchanger that i will be converting but there are a few things i still have to figure out.  ill start a new build diary with this machine (will probably need your help again Hood!
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