Thank. Have you or anyone tried 'over the internet' file transfer to INTERFACE so far? @Peter Van Der Walt Is it something we can do? If so, please suggest.

 

I will definitely try this.. Thanks for the instruction.

 

Just putting this out there and maybe save some people trouble. I have a 2.2kw air cooled spindle and VFD running at 220v, Black Box and Interface. The amount of EMI was through the roof. Once the spindle got past 6k rpms interface would not respond, same thing when connected via laptop to the BB. I purchased 20 feet of “VFD cable” from McMaster-Carr. I used 18 as the amp rating is still within my setup specs, going to 16 gauge makes for a thick cable to try to router through the Lead1010. You have to connect ground wire at the spindle and you must connect the ground wire together WITH the braided metal shielding of the cable to the ground screw on the VFD. I also used 5 feet of vfd cable as the power cable to power on the VFD, also grounding the metal braiding together with ground at the vfd. I purchased a relatively cheap metal enclosure for the VFD on Amazon and a big plastic enclosure for the power supply, BB, contactor breaker and power switch. I used a simple shielded cable(used in video surveillance) for BB to VFD signal cable. I put two ferrite chokes on each side of the Interfce cable and bought a shielded usb cable. It now works great! No more EMI. You have to use quality shielded cables or your spindle bearings won’t last.

Only issue now is my Interface and the usb port. Seems like I have to wiggle the thumb drive around to get it to detect it.

 

@Peter Van Der Walt This is all I've got while trying to connect to INTERFACE remotely within the same WIFI network. What I am doing wrong? The interface is powered on and running...

 

I have 1.24 installed, but not the latest.

 

im still stuck on this, doesn't connect. should the usb light be on when it's updating the firmware?

 

nope, missed that. guess i'll wait until i have access to a pc.

 

Question around the usb files (profile/probing folders) that get added in when preparing a usb for the interface. Do those files/folders need to remain on the usb in order to use the probing functions and for it to know the machine profile? It's a minor thing but in order to run programs off the interface and usb I first have to scroll past all those folders and hidden files instead of first seeing the program names. Based on the screenshots in the docs I think the answer is yes those items need to remain there but I'm curious.

 

Great thanks for the super fast answer Peter.

 

The INTERFACE is a great little device.

I used it extensively over the weekend and what I like the most is the "instant on" capability. Just turn on the machine and away you go... no waiting for a laptop to boot up. For the price I think it's a great little device and over time I think it will just get better. There are a few quirks and wish list items but for the most part it has greatly improved my work flow and I appreciate the effort that must have gone in to getting this little device just right. Hardware is a tough business so great job getting this to the Maker market.

FWIW - Created some end caps. I didn't like the way the wires dangled on the one end, and since it was the same size I printed a cover for the USB end to keep the dust out.

Just sharing some thoughts.

Rich.

 

Attached are the STL files... they are hack jobs but did the trick for my needs. The holes are to use the existing screws, but friction seems fine on the USB end.

I think the "instant on" behavior should be on your list of "sell" features. A real time saver.

I use a Wifi power bar to manage the power to the device(s) when I just want to upload something remotely, I found that helps save time also.

Thanks.
Rich.

 

@Peter Van Der Walt @OpenBuilds Any idea why I am getting this error on INTERFACE. Happened 3 times today that ruined my projects and workpieces. Ran same program before with CONTROL without any issue. I have latest firmware installed. I coud even do the pass through to transfer files to the usb.

 

@Peter Van Der Walt I updated to the latest firmware this afternoon and since I've been having some issues. 3 separate ones to be exact.
One issue was a blank screen which happened after clearing an alarm.
The 2nd came after i paused from the computer and also resumed from it. After that the pause window persisted on the Interface. And I wasn't able to escape it. A reset was needed to clear this.
Lastly now my internet is down at home( not sure if it's related) but the interface sits at the connecting to Wifi progress and doesn't go past. I've been sitting here for the past 20min or so waiting for it to push through.

Is this my own bad luck today?

 

Yeah the first 2 were mainly for reporting purposes but the wifi isn't timing out after 60 sec for some reason. Wifi at the home is up, however internet it down.

 

After a reset it just goes and hangs at the same spot, connecting... I've been resetting for the past hour or so in hopes for a good boot.

To be honest I believe the blank screen was after and idle error but I'm not 100% sure.

 

No. Just Long.. It is all Alpha Numeric letters, Upper and Lower case. I changed the wifi settings in my house, and added a new SSID for the interface, with a different encryption, and all is working better now. I am not running a normal Home Wi-Fi setup in my house, it is a Business solution with multiple AP's running off of a central controller, so I have many choices for security. It is working with WPA2 Personal now, where it was working with WPA3 before.. All good at the moment, and will leave it this way for now.

I wonder if it was having a problem with the new WiFi 6? The new SSID I created is only allowing AC/N/G where the other was set for AX/N/G.. Now I have to play more..