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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: Smackre on October 20, 2006, 07:53:30 AM

Title: Ekstrom Carlson Spindle
Post by: Smackre on October 20, 2006, 07:53:30 AM

Well i just ordered a Ekstrom Carlson Spindle to replace my porter cable.  I just couldnt deal with the run-out any longer.

Can anyone give me a rundown on the best way to wire the VFD to mach3?  The simplist way.

Title: Re: Ekstrom Carlson Spindle
Post by: Chaoticone on October 20, 2006, 08:10:21 AM

Do you have a breakout board with an analog output?

Title: Re: Ekstrom Carlson Spindle
Post by: Smackre on October 20, 2006, 08:28:55 AM

My breakout board is simple.  All it has it the lpt port and blocks to connect wires.  I do not think it has a analog output.

Title: Re: Ekstrom Carlson Spindle
Post by: Chaoticone on October 20, 2006, 09:05:57 AM

Does your VFD have to see a varying input voltage to vary the speed? Any VFD I have fooled with works this way. Do you have any wiring diagrams you can post, or a link? Look at these and see if it helps.
http://www.campbelldesigns.com/mach-spindle-speed-control.php
http://www.cnc4pc.com/Variable_Speed_Control_Board.htm