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About Spindle Control ?
« on: December 12, 2007, 03:28:17 PM »
Hello All,
I'm new at this so please don't LOL.    :D
Right now I have a 1/2 hp 110v motor running the lathe spindle, speed change by step pulleys.
I have a Reliance 1 hp DC PM motor with a control box that has a pot for speed adjustment.
Can Mach be connected to the three pot terminals in such a way as to have PWM control the rpm of the DC motor  ?
Like I said, no laughing.   :-\

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Re: About Spindle Control ?
« Reply #1 on: December 12, 2007, 03:51:32 PM »
what is the voltage to your controller, ie does the pot put 10V when fully open.
I think there are a few devices that Mach can control for spindle speed, PeterHomann does one and I think some of the breakout boards also have them onboard now.

Hood
Re: About Spindle Control ?
« Reply #2 on: December 12, 2007, 04:05:08 PM »
I'll hook one up and check, then get back to you.
Thanks Hood

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Re: About Spindle Control ?
« Reply #3 on: December 12, 2007, 04:50:12 PM »
cnc4pc actually has a Mach controlled spindle board that has a little servo that turns your Pot for you depending on speed requested......heheheh
fun times
Re: About Spindle Control ?
« Reply #4 on: December 12, 2007, 07:15:42 PM »
Cute Poppa...real cute.    :D
I thought you were kidding ! I see it now. Pretty neat.
Thanks Poppabear,
Hope to see you in TN.    ;)
Re: About Spindle Control ?
« Reply #5 on: December 13, 2007, 10:24:05 PM »
Hood,
Looks like 14.8 V.
I'll check with Mr.Duncan, see if his C6 board will work for me.

Thanks