[jttoner]

The power for my computer is 100% independent from the Tormach's power and it's switch is by itself, not even on the Tormach's control panel. The computer switch on the panel only controls power for the monitor. The supply voltage for the computer is controlled only by the on/off switch on the computer. I made this setup immediately after the first time some idiot shut down the computer while a job was running. That was years ago and no problems since.

[popspipes]

The power for my computer is 100% independent from the Tormach's power and it's switch is by itself, not even on the Tormach's control panel. The computer switch on the panel only controls power for the monitor. The supply voltage for the computer is controlled only by the on/off switch on the computer. I made this setup immediately after the first time some idiot shut down the computer while a job was running. That was years ago and no problems since.

Good to see you back on the forum John!
When one breaks a leg he gets a crutch ha!! This is kind of the same thing....... also it gave me the chance to use my homemade knockout cutter for an AB switch, I dont remember ever using it until now, I made it over 40 years ago as I figured I would have a use for it eventually........ I will say that it has solved my problem, I often wondered why they put the computer switch in that position on the panel, next to the key switch would have been a better location in my opinion.....

[TurboStep]

I was thinking more along these lines:

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Just a quick 3D printed cover hinged at the top (doesn't look too pretty but its just a quick prototype), but then you wouldn't have had an excuse to use your knockout cutter
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[popspipes]

I was thinking more along these lines:



Just a quick 3D printed cover hinged at the top (doesn't look too pretty but its just a quick prototype), but then you wouldn't have had an excuse to use your knockout cutter
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Right on Step! I think a better choice would have been to enlarge the hole in the computer switch position and locate it there .
I think your solution would have looked much nicer and more professional though.

[Clive S]

I was thinking more along these lines:

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Just a quick 3D printed cover hinged at the top (doesn't look too pretty but its just a quick prototype), but then you wouldn't have had an excuse to use your knockout cutter
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Very nice. It has caught me out once. Do you by any chance have the file for it? Please

[jttoner]

Mike, yes, it's good to be back. Been uber busy at my diner since we had to sack all ten girls back in march due to the lockdown. Wife and I and three family members trying to pick up the slack and keep the doors open. Just now getting some shop time in. Also loas half my left lung back in September and that's slowed me down more than a little.