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  1. #1
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    Confused as all hell! Noob trying to upgrade system

    Hey guys,
    So I bought a 3040CNC Router on eBay a while back and have been having a blast with it, I'm up and running and making parts and what not. But..... as with everything.... I want more! haha. I've decided to upgrade the spindle motor (original one was weak at 200W/8000RPM). The eBay auction came with a controller and a turnable knob to control the rpms. The spindle I'm looking at is:

    110V ER11 1.5kW Water Cooled Spindle (24k RPM, I realize it's water cooled and have that taken care of)

    Listing of CNC Router I purchased a while back: 3040CNC Router with Controller

    The question I have is, what all do I need to make this work with my current setup? Is it just plug and play or is there additional stuff I need to buy? I'm HORRIBLE with electronics and understanding if something is compatible or not. I've poured over the forum with the search function but again, I just don't understand electronics very well!

    Please, please could someone help me?

  2. #2
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    Re: Confused as all hell! Noob trying to upgrade system

    You need a VFD to power and control that spindle.
    110V Variable Frequency Drive Inverter VFD 1 5KW 2HP 13A | eBay


    If you want to control the rpm from within Mach3, you'll need additional hardware.
    Gerry

    UCCNC 2017 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2017.html

    Mach3 2010 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2010.html

    JointCAM - CNC Dovetails & Box Joints
    http://www.g-forcecnc.com/jointcam.html

    (Note: The opinions expressed in this post are my own and are not necessarily those of CNCzone and its management)

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