Hello,
I have a Zen Toolworks 7x7 CNC machine from back in 2012 and have been using it for PCB milling once in a while. Right now I control the spindle on/off with a switch on the wall but I recently discovered that my TB6560 has a spindle port which supposedly is able to drive the spindle somehow (I presume via some controller board attachment). I am unsure if this port uses a low voltage PWM signal like other TB6560s or if it can drive the spindle directly. I was hoping that given the details below, someone could help me identify what I need to add in order to run the spindle. Please let me know if you have any questions!
Controller Board: TB6560-3V2 (Red Board)
- Input Voltage: 24 - 36 Volt DC (I run it at 36v), 3.5 Amp
- The product page says "Relay spindle interface - Outputs Max. 36V 7.5A for spindle motors or coolant pump (only one device can be powered by this output!)"
Spindle: Zen Toolworks Spindle Motor (Grade A+)
- Input Voltage: 24 - 36 Volt DC, 2 Amp
- Speed: 5000 - 8500 rpm
I found this PWM motor speed controller on eBay. Is this what I need?
Thank you for the help!