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Hi Rob, Yes this spindle requires a VFD, and is probably too heavy for a Workbee Simplest solution would be a small router like the Makita RT0701...
The inductance of the cnc parts motor is 3mH vs 4 for the openbuilds.. this will get you higher possible rpm as well.. at the cost of higher amps...
What router are you using? is it a mini router or DC motor or VFD spindle type? How are you controlling and powering the motor? Gary
With the Makita router it's very easy to replace the included cable with shielded 2 conductor, then you can keep it in the drag chains, only needs...
Yes thermal is probably the issue, now that we know the drivers used. Could tell from the nice fuzz free edge that it's a down-cut, which is great...
Hi Slade, Loosing steps? Did you check all your wiring? Maybe motor connection, is it always in Y? What drivers are you using? are you cooling...
Hi Alex, With a stepper powered off maybe you would need a catch but a low RPM geared brushed motor would have a bunch of drag, and the screw will...
I agree with above, Turn your current up, and make sure if using GRBL the $1=255 and use 1/8th step or 1/4 if possible. I see from other posts...
Check the wires for sure as Peter said, if still not moving smoothly set your switches for 1600 micro steps (1/8 microstep) and a current setting...
Hi Mav115, Did you adjust the current of your drivers? Check all the setscrews for sure, and you should turn up the current until you get good...
I know many people swear by the diamond pattern type "bur" bits for balsa, I built my machine for balsa and as of a year after completion have cut...
In the diagram it shows the PNP prox sensors all wired in parallel (would have to be used as NO in this use case) to IN2, IN1 is used as Z-Probe...
Laptop? probably usb's shutting down. how to turn off win10 usb suspend cheers Gary
Here is the 1/4" collet 763637-1 Gary
Only place I know of making makita collets is Elaire they are very good quality but not cheap and neither is shipping! You want an 1/8" for sure,...
The TR8*8 is 2mm pitch but moves 8mm each turn.. it's 8mm lead (the ones Openbuilds sells). With half step it will be quite rough sounding,...
My experience with Laser cut kits is you want a 40watt co2 laser, then you can cut 1/4" birch ply and 5/16" balsa with good results. I...
If you use the two wire on the Xtension switches you just wont get the LED function on the switch board. Yes, any coil to A or B doesn't matter....
Try this one, I redid the conversion in Inkscape and now it opens in Estlcam and looks good. Cheers Gary
Is it a spindle with VFD or just a router? could be the vfd? Ebay has many to choose from. Cheers Gary
