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Vision 2424 router retrofit

Discussion in 'CNC Mills/Routers' started by Sheldon Rosburg, Dec 12, 2023.

  1. Sheldon Rosburg

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    I am refitting an old Vision 24 x 24 router to X32 openbuilds control system for hobby use. New wire all places and now I am getting into home switches. The Z switch is nearly tucked inside the slide and seems to be a 3 wire proximity switch. I would like to retain this switch. X and Y switches are also mounted well and functioning. Y is a NC microswitch and X is microswitch that can be NO or NC.

    My question are:
    -Can this controller be configured to reuse this combination of switching? And if not, how can I determine the configuration and voltage of the proximity switch as to protect my controller?

    Has anyone got a better suggestion?

    Thank you all. Total newbie to the electronics and experienced in mechanical work. Shel
     
  2. Peter Van Der Walt

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    Can be used - "IF" is NPN type: docs:blackbox-x32:connect-npn-inductive [OpenBuilds Documentation]
    The X32 allows per-switch inversion, so yes. See the $5 Limits Invert setting in Grbl Settings and use the Troubleshooting tab to confirm each in turn.
     
  3. Sheldon Rosburg

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    Thank you for the speedy response. Good news. This is my first openbuilds project and I am so impressed.
     
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    Any input on figuring out the prox switch BEFORE I do harm would also be appreciated.
     
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    Look at it closely for label, or model marking and lookup datasheet to confirm
    - voltage expectation (BlackBox can provide 5v or 24v, and accepts input as both)
    - Type: Must be NPN
    - Wire color codes, if not standard Black/Blue/Brown

    Also happy to help review if you do find a datasheet for the exact sensor
     
  6. Sheldon Rosburg

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    Thank you Peter. I am going to hook up with a separate power supply and a light for a load to learn and assess. I will look it over closely and follow that as well. Fun learning experience.
     
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    Personally, i'd hunt the specs before hooking up power. Just in case its, say a 5v sensor, wouldn't want to wire up 24v
     
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    Will do thanks.
     

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