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Hey Ahren,

Thanks for the reply and willingness to help (sincerely!). I'm been working on this issue for over 6 months now and have tried many different configurations and have replaced many of...

Thank you both! Gerry, I have connected the motors and ran it and had the same experience/issue. They will run for a while, but eventually fault. I "borrowed" a computer from work with a parallel...

I'm racking my brain trying to figure out why my G203vs are faulting for my cnc router setup. Currently I have no motors connected to my drives while testing them out. I'm using a PMDX-126...

Just a couple of quick questions I'm hoping other can help with. I essentially have the Nema 34 DIY kit (ESS, PMDX-126, G203vs, and PMDX-134) and hoping some of you might be able to help me out by...

My router sits in the freezing garage too. I use safe, non-toxic antifreeze. It's usually labeled as RV or Marine antifreeze. You should be able to find it just about any big box store this time...

I purchased techniks er20 collets from ebay. One of the best T.I.R. out there, especially for the price. They are about $15 a pop.

I bought mine (spindle and VFD) from world-etrade this year and its been great. Item came from California too, so shipping was fairly quick.

2 2KW Water Cooled Spindle Motor 2 2KW VFD High...

Very nice!! Thanks for the documentation of the vacuum table. That's on the list of things to eventually do. Can I ask, in your video, what was your spindle RPM and depth of cut?

A little more insight into the issue. I noticed every time I start a program a random G203v or two will show a red (error) light. G203v manual states errors are caused:

1) During power-on reset...

Gerry,

Thanks for your help. I will check my connections again. Perhaps, I'll contact Steve at PMDX, as all my drivers are connected using the PMDX-134. I'll dive more into the ESS and see if...

Gerry,

Yes, the DRO's keep counting when the motor stops. Even once I stop the machine and attempt to jog, the motor doesn't turn and DRO keeps counting.

The motor doesn't seem to make any...

I've been having some random issues with my axis' that I have not been able to pin down yet. I can jog around all day and night with no apparent issues, but when I run some g-code one of the motors...

I'm not familiar with the BOB used in CNCRP Nema 23 PnP, but have you tried to measure the signal with a multimeter as you adjust the speed? This is of course assuming you're using a 0-10V PWM...

That makes sense. Thanks! This is all a learning experience, you guys are always so great to help.

Jeff,

I sure am. Thank you for your quick response. I really appreciate it! I tested it out after your confirmation and works absolutely great. Thanks!

Hoping for a little help with how to wire my Antek 70v 1500W power supply to my PMDX-134. There are two sets of capacitors. Antek's website states to wire these in parallel to allow full current...

Advance,

Thanks for the explanation. It sounds like you have a well thought out plan. I'm going to keep an eye on this build, it should be an exciting one!

My question goes along with Dan's, especially since gun stocks are on my short list of things to do on my CNC once I get it fully operational. Why have you chosen to manually index it opposed to...

I don't mean to highjack this thread, but I'm about ready to cut my controller box for my fans. Al, so if I have one fan pushing air in the case, does another need to be pushing air out or just any...

Just got 95% of my cnc put together from cncrp. My experience has been nothing but outstanding. They are extremely professional and their products have reflected that. Im glad to hear they've gotten...

Al,

Thank you! That is exactly what I'm referring to. I struggle a bit reading/converting schematics to actual wiring. I've (crudely) updated the diagram to show the implementation of the...

Hello everyone,

Firstly, let me state that I have very limited knowledge of electronics, but I'm reading everything I can to get myself familiar with what I need to know. At the moment I'm...

Are you aware of their wiring diagram? I don't have their kit but have studied it intently. It should have everything you're looking for....

That's great to hear! I was wondering how things were going. I still can't wait until you get the 4th axis going.

I'm in the process of planning my controller and just wanted to say thank you for going into so much detail with everything, as well as posting your wiring diagram. I've gained so much from this...

You are definitely more qualified to answer than I am Al.

I'm no electrical expert by any means, but I have seen in single voltage supplies the negative terminals are somtimes referred to as "com" or common ground. With that in mind, you should be able to...

L = Live, N = Neutral, and Com = Common. I suggest you study this a bit, it should give you the info you need for wiring the g540: Homann Designs

Good luck!

This doesn't sound like it would help with preventing running additional cable, but I've read great things about these if you're wanting an easy relay-like function for your dust collector:
Buy iVac...

Not sure if I missed it, but how are you doing your cooling for the spindle? Any pictures? Hope you feel better soon so you can finish off the machine.