Well, Blackbox 32X, is not really plug and play, but after a while, all is working fine, homing, probe, end-stops, spindle with VFD, coolant, all is ok.
The only thing i had with 4X is opendoor safety with parking head and auto resume function. I tried to use grblHAL Web Builder to add this function, but the bin file is not working fine.
Why not include in Openbuilds under firmware wizard an option to install such a file with 32X box ?

 

I think so. This is for a Genmitsu PROVerXL 4030, i choosen 3 axes, ganged motor Y, probe ans safety door checked, SD Card enabled ans WebUI v3.
I received 3 bins, bootloader, partitions and firmware, this is the one i installed with openbuilds and go plenty errors. Will retry after your advice.

 

Made it. I had to modify some connections. The spindle (with A2 VFD) was connected on 0-10V and Tool connector, now is on 0-10V and relay 2 (but NC when spindle is off, odd...)
The door open works with an emergency button (NC), but the only effect is stopping the spindle moves, still rotating and staying in place. The grbl door and parking motion you created for the 4X was much more sophisticated and so much appreciated. I would like to modify it as, but it is out of my power...
This is the firmware zip i got with grblHAL Web Builder

 

I made a few assumption regarding how "Relay 1" operates so am now trying to find a way to safely turn the spindle on/off. So a quick question, do the M3/M5 commands that open and close "Relay 1" also operate on "Relay 2" (BBX32)?

 

Yeah, that is how the MicroMill 2000 was originally configured, a toggle switch on the frame was used to manually turn the spindle on/off. When resurrecting with the X32, I was hoping to automate that task with a standalone 24VDC/120VAC relay switched by either the "Relay 1" or "Relay 2" channels on the X32. It seems like the correct way to do this is to use an optically isolated 3.3VDC/120VAC-10A relay connected to the "Tool" channel. Is this correct or are you suggesting to kiss and go back to the original toggle switch. BTW, the DC motor turning the spindle is 1/8HP drawing 1.8 amps.

 

After some Life delays, I am finally working on my R7 conversion from tinyG controller to the X32. I wired my Y1/Y2 motors, in parallel, to the x32 Y and the X, and Z per docs. This will allow a future A Axis for a rotary.I like options
Also adding home/limit switches and a full Probe setup.

Have set the overall limits of travel per the old tinyG settings and converted the tinyG's mm/rev (~8.0mm/rev) to X32's Step/mm. Motors are direct drive to ACME 4-start rod for ~8mm/rev. (200 Steps/rev / 8 mm/rev = ~24 Step/mm) settings. The tinyG used 8 micro stepping so am thinking now that it should be 1600 steps/rec/8, so will try that tonight.
So far, no smoke but motors just bump when I try to move them, with Control. The motors were wired the same as tingG [A+, A-,B+,B-]. Motor power set to Factory levels, mid scale. I would expect to have to increase Y power, due to 2 motors sharing the driver.

I have set the overall limits of travel per the old tinyG settings and converted the tinyG's mm/rev to X32's Step/mm. Motors are direct drive to ACME 4-start rod for ~8mm/rev. But....The tinyG used 8 micro stepping so am thinking now that it should be 1600 steps/rev / 8 mm/rev, so will try that tonight.

I am also looking at a switch ganged for using the Water cooled spindle motor controller or JTech 2.8W laser head, switching to convert from spindle speed control to laser power. Maybe a simple 3PDT switch on the 0-10V output signal, along with an LED to show the mode setting.

 

Check that $4=0 to get the motors moving. Not going to answer your other points as its bedtime here in the UK, but I'm sure someone from a different time zone will chip in soon.
Alex.

 

That worked, along with correcting the steps/mm to ~200. Mine are a little under that at 199.98.
Now just some finish wiring on limit/home switches and about ready for a test run. The x32 docs could use some additional notes like this and other setting that may need adjustment, but hey, that is part of the fun getting these things running. Thanks for the help.

 

Well, my Blackbox X32 is working, but when i try to insert my wifi parameters i have a crash, even the Web Builder was not fine, i came back to the firmware from Openbuilds Control.
So, no way to have a wifi connexion and the door button on my 4X was fantastic, a pause with a parking, then i could continue the job. This function (developed by Peter) is really necessary for me. I have a true emergency button who stop all electrical connexion to my cnc too. So i will come back to 4X to secure my milling process. I am not able to modify the grblHal, and i would like to know if someone created this patch to pause the machine with the door open button for the X32 ?

 

I noticed earlier in the forum that wifi connectivity can sometimes be an issue. Is this still the case? I am starting to shortlist some replacements for my XPro V2. I know that the folks who make the Duet Wifi experienced that with the original design and have changed the board to support an external wifi antenna.

 

That is true, latest firmware from Web Builder correct all and wifi connexion too.
Nevertheless, if safety door input is included, with Openbuilds Control, when activated i got a loss of Homing coordinates, and from Interface, the Jog dont work anymore. I would like to have a raising of Z axe too...
Another tiny bug, when clicking 'Goto XYZ 0', no way to jog correctly in 3 directions (X+, Y+, Z+).
Also, with Interface, when clicking 'Goto XYZ Zero' it start with lowering Z then moving to XY 0. When you have clamps installed, it can be dangerous for the end mill, a better choice could be to move to XY 0 then lower the Z, don't you think ?

 

Actually, the issue I am referring to is where, in post #24 you indicated that, because the antenna is inside the case you need to ensure that the unit is placed relatively close to an access point to ensure the signal strength is sufficient.

 

Thank you for all your precise explanations !
Feed Back :
Parameter $42, the number 4 is not accepted Error 52 , undefined $42 = 4
Then trying to move at XYZ 0 (working point), fast jog on X, Y and Z, then trying to move a bit the X on left, i got Error 15 (jog target exceeds machine travel). And my parameters are fine $20 and $21 enabled ( ihave a physic end stop on homing place) $22=1, and my $130,131,132 are correct
I am so sorry to bother you again, you are so active here, i apologize

 

Without soft limits, the head bump on sides where there is no switches. I just have switches on homing position and Homing, Homing Dir and Max Travel correctly configured
Will restart after a sleep (often it is a good solution). Anyway the $42 can't be set at 4 so far.
And i have a question, on the 32X, the door led is lighted when door is closed or open ? On mine it is up when door closed.

 

Ok, another feedback
1 - Door connector is connected to an emergency push button and wired NC while pending, so far, so good, it works. I undestand now, with GrblHal all connectors needs NC when starting (switchs, door, etc)
2 - When soft switch is disabled, all works fine. When enabled, after moving head, and trying to move it again, Error 15 (jog target exceeds machine travel) is poping
3 - With modifications you provided ($41,42, 56, et...) pressing door button, stops spindle and axes, but Z raising is not making the job, and tool led stay on, and this when piloted by computer or Interface.
4 - $42 accept only 0, 1 and 2
5 - With Interface, moveto XYZ 0 make a retract Z to job coordinates, it is safer to have a Z retract to machine coordinates to prevent collisions with clamps. This must be in interface firmware i suppose.

We are on the good way ! I propose modifications to a Genmitsu PROVerXL working with a Blackbox X32 on my channel, and for beginners this safety door push button is really something needed and can decide futur buyers to get this box allowing much more connexions than the original controller permit.

 

I have 2 emergency buttons, main one cut power, and second (door) acts like a more sofisticated pause button, allowing to replace dustshoe for exemple. (i have no enclosure)

I made this too, same problems.

A bigger raising (like 15 or 20) could be safer for materials.

 

Hail again
I have tested the last version 1.0.370 and still a tiny problem with door button.
It stops the work, shut off spindle, but no parking even after inserted new parameters as explained in the 32X documentation for door. The pause and continue works too but no parking. Also, if door button is activated before a run, no answer if jog required.