[mikejohn37]

Could someone please explain how to operate this cnc controller? I want to operate it manually and not via Mach3.

[KH0UJ]

I think you need the separate control module on that model and hook it up at the back

[KennyPowers]

This looks like standalone spindle VFD control box. You would control spindle RPM with this unit. But maybe I am wrong...
Do you already have a motion controller board? You could use controller to send signal for RPM control to this unit.

Don't want to impose but you can take a look here: Controlling spindle with output board - Planet CNC

[RoddQLD]

Did you get your VFD control box to operate the spindle. I have only just received my 6060 cnc with the same control box as yours. I had the spindle running by using the knob on the control box (with the switch in 'Manually' mode) when I first powered it up. Unfortunately, after setting up I can't get the VFD to run the spindle at all (neither in Mach3 in 'PC' mode, or via the knob in 'Manually' mode). I may have unintentionally changed the programming of the VFD (the d000 settings).

[KH0UJ]

Could someone please explain how to operate this cnc controller? I want to operate it manually and not via Mach3.

you can control it via USB joystick thru MACH 3, or if you want to control it manually standalone you need a mini computer raspberrypi or arduino will do to drive the PWM motors then make a six button switch for the up, down left, right, forward reverse mode, I can even control that manually and wirelessly on a smartphone hehe