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General Mach Discussion / Re: PWM Spindle Control using Mach3 - How I did it

« on: October 27, 2016, 10:51:17 PM »

Using a treadmill motor PM-DC, Model C3354B3008, 21.4 Amps, 2.6 HP max, 1.5 HP @ 95 volts DC continuous.  As far as controllers, I hope to use the MC-60 controller that came off the treadmill.  I am open to suggestions if you think I should us another controller.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: PWM Spindle Control using Mach3 - How I did it

« on: October 26, 2016, 04:41:19 PM »

Your assumption is correct.  Ac Motors only.

Chrisjh

I have searched high and low trying to find out the basics needed to run a DC spindle motor from Mach3.  I am using a C10 breakout board - which I know will not support PWM.  If someone would give me a basic overview of what I need from a hardware standpoint I'd appreciate it.  Since Im already using up my parallel port, for the C10 board, Im thinking of using a RJ-45 breakout board.  Then, I'd go from the RJ-45 board to a DC motor controller to the DC motor.....would that work? 

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General Mach Discussion / Re: PWM Spindle Control using Mach3 - How I did it

« on: October 25, 2016, 08:55:03 PM »

Am I correct in saying since this thread mentions VFD's it is for controlling an AC spindle motor?  I'm looking for direction on controlling a  DC spindle motor with Mach3.