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    Re: AXBB-E 6 axis wiring

    This looks promising, cheers for the info MrWolfe
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    Re: AXBBE to VFD

    So as i'm not well up on wiring, I though i'd draw the wiring out 1st and post on here to make double sure I've understood what is needed...I do have a few questions, there are quite a few different...
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    Re: AXBBE to VFD

    Hi Gerry,

    I've attached another page of the VFD Manual below, is this any better? I got a relay on order so that should be with me tomorrow hopefully...
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    Re: AXBBE to VFD

    Great, thank you, don't suppose you know what V1 on my VFD is to do you...?
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    Re: AXBBE to VFD

    Hi, yeah I've attached both manuals above with pics of the VFD you must of missed it, lol, thanks for your reply, the problem is I'm a complete novice when it comes to wiring and both manuals are...
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    AXBBE to VFD

    Hello,

    I'm hoping someone could help me connect my AXBBE up to my VFD, I've seen a few descriptions on here and on YouTube but my VFD is labeled up slightly different so I'm just not 100% sure how...
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    Ahh thank you, so it's as I thought then, the only way to test the AXBB-E and get the Blue Link Light to stay on is to buy the Licence...Great I'll get it ordered and hopefully up and running As soon...
  8. Axbb-e not Lnking to PC through UCCNC (no Blue Light)

    Hi, some of you may know, I've been building my own CNC Machine since September, after the initial teething problems I encountered and advice from people on here I've managed to get it built. It's...
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    Re: 1st Build, will this be a decent Design?

    Hi RCaffin,

    I found this Heatsink in an old computer parts box I had, is it ok, do ya think?

    One thing I've noticed is the Capacitor is holding a charge for an unthinkable amount of time, when...
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    Re: 1st Build, will this be a decent Design?

    Thanks to everyone involved in this thread, I received my Toroidal PS this afternoon, it's been out of stock for two weeks but this is my set-up and after testing it I'm getting 69VDC final output so...
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    Re: 1st Build, will this be a decent Design?

    Hi Peteng - Yeah I was originally going for the Switching Type PS, however after reading a bit more into it and advice/info on here I decided to go down the Toroidal PS route.

    Rcaffin - I kinda...
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    Re: 1st Build, will this be a decent Design?

    So I've found this and from what people have said I think it will be suitable, does anyone have any thoughts before a go ahead and buy it... -...
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    Re: 1st Build, will this be a decent Design?

    All great info again guys thanks for this, I'm slowly learning something every day!... Ger, the Inductance for The Motors is 1.8 (+-20%, when wired up in Bipolar Parallel)
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    Re: 1st Build, will this be a decent Design?

    Hey guys, I've got all the parts, but the actual Toroidal Transformer ready to buy in my basket, I'm having a big problem trying to find one with similar ratings as the one posted in Gers link on...
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    Re: 1st Build, will this be a decent Design?

    I've literally just watched this on Youtube, then I logged in here and you'd posted it, lol, yeah it's a good video and I've found a few more that explain the different ratings so I think i'll be ok....
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    Re: 1st Build, will this be a decent Design?

    Asuratman - thank you but I've already got my Stepper Drives...


    Ger (or anyone else) it sounds simple enough to build your own and it does look doable, also it would be a lot cheaper - but I...
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    Re: 1st Build, will this be a decent Design?

    Hello everyone, once again thank you for the input from everyone, the PS Ger posted was a Toroidal Transformer Power supply which has some benefits over the Switching Power Supply types, the main one...
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    Re: 1st Build, will this be a decent Design?

    Does anyone on here know anywhere in UK/Europe i can get the PS (ger shared above) im getting quotes for around £100 delivery from the US...!?
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    Re: 1st Build, will this be a decent Design?

    Great advice again everyone, thanks very much for the info, I will get the PS mentioned by Ger, it sounds like a good choice.
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    Re: 1st Build, will this be a decent Design?

    Thanks for the link, I know you generally get what you pay for but I've seen this and wondered if it would be suitable/worth it -...
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    Re: 1st Build, will this be a decent Design?

    Morning Ger - The drives are - 2.4a-7.2a, 24-100vdc and the Motors are - 5.6a (Bipolar Parallel) 400oz/inc 24-48v, 8 wire Nema23's

    Thanks for the info Britt, The AXBB-E sounds like the one for me...
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    Re: 1st Build, will this be a decent Design?

    Hi Wizard, the main Priority is definitely the CNC Machine, I love learning, so if I can also learn other skills whilst doing something else then that's a double bonus!

    I've decided on the UCCNC...
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    Re: 1st Build, will this be a decent Design?

    Hi Olf, I didn't check the manual, no, just what I've read on here and I've seen a few YouTube videos, but I will check it now thanks for the info...

    Peet - I like a challenge and although the...
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    Re: 1st Build, will this be a decent Design?

    UCCNC looks promising to be honest, I'm just not 100% sure what I'd need, I've seen the AXBB-E but don't really know what else I need regarding any special parts like power supplies, wiriing, etc?...
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    Re: 1st Build, will this be a decent Design?

    I will look into UCCNC, i've not heard of it so it wasn't really on my Radar, if it's cheaper and does everything I need then it sounds like it'll be a no brainer, I do think Mach4 is a bit overkill...
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    Re: 1st Build, will this be a decent Design?

    Thanks for all the replies, there's some great info here! Thanks to Britt for your detailed reply, it's very informative. I haven't really decided what controllers to use but mainly I've been...
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    Re: 1st Build, will this be a decent Design?

    I would say around £1300 - £1500 would be my Max i could go higher but it's only really a hobby Machine at the end of the day so it seems a bit daft to go too much over that, but if I have to, to get...
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    Re: 1st Build, will this be a decent Design?

    I've not looked into Servo Motors purely due to reading that they are considerably more costly than standard motors and my budget is tight...
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    Re: 1st Build, will this be a decent Design?

    Thanks, guys for your replies I've only purchased an assortment of Screws, 90-degree brackets, the Motors and the Linear Guides/Blocks so far so nothing too extravagant yet. I'm happy to use...
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    1st Build, will this be a decent Design?

    Hello everyone,

    up until about 2 months ago I'd never knew DIY CNC building was a thing, but now I know it is, I really want to 'have a go,' I'm a complete newbie though so I know there are loads...
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