Welcome to Our Community

Some features disabled for guests. Register Today.

need help with blackbox running vfd spindle and laser

Discussion in 'Laser Cutters' started by FrankM2020, Nov 10, 2020.

  1. FrankM2020

    Builder

    Joined:
    Oct 24, 2020
    Messages:
    21
    Likes Received:
    5
    hello group. Hoping that someone can help. I have blackbox and spindle working correctly however when I try to run a laser job the laser doesn't fire without the spindle . I've read all the documentation I can find on the subject. have remove the relay jumper, and tried a dbl throw switch on the on the 0-10v plug on the controller. Have no idea what I'm missing here
     
  2. Peter Van Der Walt

    Peter Van Der Walt OpenBuilds Team
    Staff Member Moderator Builder Resident Builder

    Joined:
    Mar 1, 2017
    Messages:
    14,918
    Likes Received:
    4,291
    Grbl has only one PWM output (used for the 0-10v signal too), so control which one reacts by turning the spindle's power off if you want laser, and laser's power off if you want spindle :)
     
  3. FrankM2020

    Builder

    Joined:
    Oct 24, 2020
    Messages:
    21
    Likes Received:
    5
    I was hoping that wasn’t the answer. Thanks again for your help. Wouldn’t be as far along as I am.
     
    Peter Van Der Walt likes this.

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Dismiss Notice