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My machine is actually already in a enclosure with acrylic windows so that’s a win :)

I also have a vacuum that extracts dust and excess mist from my sprayer

Good tip on fitting a cut-off...

Hey all I have a cnc router based on a 6040T, It run by a Gecko G540, ESS Ethernet smooth stepper and Mach 4.

Id like to add this laser head found here:...

Hey alll, been running my 6040T for about a year now and noticed the spindle temps were running consistantly higher, coolant system is as normal then I noticed spinning the spindle by hand is a lot...

I don't "need" the extra RPM but I want as much power as possible. But if the 2.5Kw version only makes 2.5KW at 40,000rpm then its sort of pointless???

But if the 2.5Kw makes the same power as the...

Hey all, Im looking at buying a automatic tool changer spindle from here:
China JGL-80 1.5kw 2.2kw 2.5kw 24000rpm 40000rpm ISO20 ATC Cnc Spindle Motor Suppliers, Manufacturers and Factory -...

Hey Fox3D, just wondering your thoughts on this spindle a year later?

Hello KDRusty, None and 520052, Just wondering how your getting on with your ATC spindle a year later. Any problems? are you happy with the exact model you got or wish you got one slightly different?...

Hey all.

Mach4 4.2.0.3804
ESS Build 232
Gecko G540
Nowforever VFD

Ive been using the setup for awhile with just the Potentiometer on the VFD for spindle control, I want to setup software...

Does this link work?
https://www.facebook.com/clint.holmes.399/videos/10156244329483391/

Abit hard to hear over the spindle and airflow... This video is taken from the side so left to right is Y...

Hey all, Ive got a 6040T which I use to machine aluminium which it does quite well except for in a certain direction...

As seen in the attached pic, viewing the machine from above when climb...

I use 400steps per rev.


Not sure what you mean by RPM? do you mean the ballscrew pitch and how far the axis moves per 1 revolution of the stepper?

Hello all.

I have a 6040T upgraded with a 48V power supply and Gecko G540 connected to a old slow pc via parallel port.

If I try to change the steppers max velocity to higher then 3000mm/min...

Bit late of a reply, but I had a similar issue not long ago.. Turned out to be a bad connection on one of the wires to the stepper motor plug... sometimes It was connected and all would be fine,...

Hey all, ive got a 6040T upgraded with a Gecko G540 and 48V power supply on a old old laptop using serial cable.

Ive got my Velocity set to 3000mm/min and Acceleration 500mm/min and have not had a...

How have you found the vice Steve?

Hey Richard, I used mechanical microswitches on my 6040 connected to my G540

One at each end of X and Y Axis (altho I have soft limits set for the "far" ends of travel)

As for the Z-axis I...

My machine was very much plug and play. It was a 6040T USB, They had a link on their ebay ad for the cncusb software which I had installed on my windows 10 laptop before it arrived... Once the...

I ended up ordering this: https://www.homanndesigns.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=24&products_id=75

48v to 12V converter with fans built in and bolts straight onto the gecko :) also...

So made a start on upgrading the electronics.

Here is the kit from Homann Designs
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First I stripped out most of the old bits then cut some holes in the back panel to mount the Gecko and...

I wondered the same thing David, and as Awerby said the spindle will turn at low hz from the VFD, at say 20hz (1200rpm) I can stall the spindle by hand quite easily. You would need 8.3hz to run at...

I was under the impression Mach3 does not work with USB at all?

Ahh so thats what the female IEC plug is for.

Awesome guys cheers that pdf covers pretty much everything except connecting shielding but I think the right side of my diagram is correct after...

Ok so after playing with the Router with the original equipment I ordered a Gecko G540 and 48V power supply from Homann Designs :)

Started the upgrade where I plan to add correct earthing and...

Bit late for the OP but for others the Stepper motor cables are "JST SM" connectors. Readily available on ebay

jst sm 4 pin | eBay

212 Views of this threads and no questions answered except for "Handlewanker" helping? :( My other thread with a few other questions posted lastnight has 70views already and no answers?...

Hey all, I recently bought a 6040T from ebay:
6040T 3 AXIS USB CNC ROUTER ENGRAVER ENGRAVING CUTTER MACHINE MILLING USB PORT | eBay

Arrived and was 90% assembled, just fit the stepper motors and...

Yep I understand the magnets/coils on each stepper but whats causing the interaction between the steppers? Ie if i turn the X axis by hand I can feel the Y-axis stepper motor flinching.

Im...

Also, I noticed tonight that even tho the machine was turned off when I turned the stepper motors by hand there was some sort of feedback going to the other stepper motors... as In while I was...

Hey guys, My 6040T arrived last week and it came 95% assembled, All I had to do was fit the stepper motors and plug it in... A few questions have come to mind and I would appreciate some advice..
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Thanks Ian, 100% sold on the gecko and 48V.

My router arrived last week! packaged very well and it was 95% assembled I just had to fit the stepper motors and plug in the cables.

I wanted to...