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Hi,

I'm still here. I have the XYZ cnc kit, running mach3. It's a router but I've added a holder for a hand held plasma cutter. Cutting area is 1500mm x 3200mm. It's way too big but allows...

Try putting your VFD outside the box your control system is in.

I upgraded all my stepper and limit switch cable to shielded but still had problems.

I ended up trying the VFD outside the...

I am with the subtle and then not so subtle Roger on this one.

MORE INFORMATION IS REQUIRED!!!

I'd love to help but I don't have the time to SWAG it. (SWAG = Scientific Wild @ssed Guess).
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It's all great until you need use the warranty. Shipping back to China is expensive, and that's if you get a response from the seller at all. If the seller has a shop front that you can visit, that...

G'day Jon,

Ok, I'm very interested.

The freight is going to be the problem. I did a quick quote through interparcel.com.au and it was over $200, which is a shame really.

G'day,

I'm interested. Still a n00b at this point.

Cheers,
Hicks

Greenbank

G'day Greg, it looks like I am in a similar position regarding getting started in CNC. I have a hafco mill I want to convert.

I'm in Greenbank and and Electronics Tech by trade, so if you need...

A Normally Closed switch is the preferred option for limit and e-stop switches, as, if there is a fault with the wiring, (disconnected or break etc), the circuit thinks a limit has been reached and...

Running power supplies in parallel is not recommended at all for a situation where there current required is higher than the individual capacity of the power supplies. Some very expensive power...

Are you getting any error messages?

Check your communication and port settings.

You're not using a usb adaptor are you? :(

A ceiling fan speed controller can be used as a basic speed controller. Model Railroad guys use them to feed the transformer for the same effect.

BTW, Torque is proportional to voltage squared....

There are some great suggestions here, but for my 2 bob's worth, do the simple checks first. If it passes, great, if not move onto checking bearings etc.

The aim of fault finding is to diagnose...

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Voltmeter: across supply, +ve and -ve. (as above).

Ammeter: shunt goes in series, ammeter wired across shunt (parallel with shunt). Can use +ve or -ve line, as current out =...