I would like to use IOT Switching Relay Power Strip for router and shop vac but I need to use the shop vac to clean up the mess after using my CNC router. Is this possible?
I'm in the same boat. For a short term fix, I just reach over and turn off my router, then in OB Control I use the Turn on Spindle menu command. However, I got sick of doing that so I created two new macros. One for Spindle On (M3 S1000) and one for Spindle Off (M5).
If you use the normally off sockets for the router doesn't the normally on socket turn on when the router turns off? Alex.
Yes. But both the router and vac are in the NO sockets so they both come on when you're running a job.
Unless someone comes up with a magical way to do this, I think I might add another one and control it with a coolant command since I have no plans to ever add coolant/air.
There is a way to do this @sharmstr, but it involves wiring a mains switch, so I probably shouldn't post it here. Hint - it involves a double pole / two way switch between the IOT relay socket and the vac. Alex. PS I have deliberately not given full details because of liability issues. Anyone who does this does so entirely on their own responsibility - Openbuilds will not be responsible if you fry your electrics or yourself.
To Sharmstr.... you stated that: "Yes. But both the router and vac are in the NO sockets so they both come on when you're running a job." My question is.... I use Fusion 360, BlackBox and the IoT Switching Relay, oh and OpenBuilds Control software... I already know that the command to turn the tool on/off is: (M3 S1000 to the start, and M5 to the end). But how do I make the tool start when I hit start job button? Then turn it off when the job is done? Also... The IOT does turn the tool off when a limit switch is hit... Does it turn it off when an error happens?
"But how do I make the tool start when I hit start job button? Then turn it off when the job is done?" You answered your own question within your question so maybe I'm not understanding what you are really asking. As you say, you use M3 S1000 to turn on and M5 to turn off. These commands need to be in your gcode. Near the top of your gcode you will have an M3 S1000 (or similar) line. You'll also see a G4 P line that will pause movement to allow the spindle to get up to speed. Near the end of your gcode you'll have an M5 line. Code: G90 G94 G17 G21 (Operation 1 of 1 : Inner 6 ) G90 G53 G0 Z-10 G54 S17000 M3 G4 P1.8 .... gcode removed ..... G53 G0 Z-10 M5 G0 X-10 Y-10 M30 % If you're using the swarfer fusion post (and almost every other post I've seen including OB CAM), all of this is done for you. "Does it turn it off when an error happens?" Ummm, I dont know off the top of my head. @Peter Van Der Walt do you know? Also, side note. When I said NO sockets I'm referring to Normally OFF
Not a smart *** answer but if it ends up being too technical just buy another shopvac! Quick and easy fix! I'm a woodworker not techy! LOL
This thread is old; i'm new here but I did exactly this on the Shapeoko that I came from. I used a three way switch & everything's plugged into the IoT. My dust hose was attached to the dust boot & my vac turned on and off with the spindle. when the job was done and the vac shut off, I removed the hose from the dust boot, flicked the (3-way) switch & my vac was powered back up to clean up. It worked great and I'll do the same once my Workbee is up and running.
The "three way" switch approach works fine with the IOT relay if you feed one side of the switch from the IOT relay (and the other from the mains). Basic electricity safety needs to be carefully adhered to. If you're not sure, don't do it. And do be careful to turn OFF your router before you use it. I'm adding a different solution to my control box rebuild in process. I have a relay board that supplies several 120VAC outlets on the back panel. The GRBL board M3/M5 output goes to the relay board's input. I also have a switch on the front panel that "shorts" the relay board input to gnd (thus turning it on).
