[evo803]

I did not think so and Grizzly agreed with me and sent me a new motor and speed controller. My problem is that I also need the main board and led display. Grizzly has none and they are not do in until Jan 1 2011. Does anyone have another source for these parts ? I would also entertain any ideas that would get me up and running with just the motor and speed control that Grizzly sent. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Wolfesmetalfab]

Mine did the same thing yesterday also. Hmmm.... Interesting. Im awaiting reply from grizzly. Otherwise I think I may use a 1.5 hp from a treadmill that is unused in the basement.

[Wmacky1]

"Breaks into cold sweat" (nuts)

[photomankc]

Yeesh. Wonder if this is related to the Q/C issue Grizzly refused the shipment about?

[Wolfesmetalfab]

Just wanted to update...Grizzly is going to take care of me motor wise. Whenever they get some in.

[evo803]

Just wanted to update...Grizzly is going to take care of me motor wise. Whenever they get some in.

Is your speed controller alright ? Grizzly led me to believe that the speed controller is what caused the motor to overheat and die. My motor was reaching temps close to 190 F after 10 minutes milling aluminium , very light cuts I am still learning.

[Wolfesmetalfab]

Not sure. I didn't take temp of the motor, but Im sure it was warm, thats why it smoked. I do think that the factory motor cover prevents any air movement and cooling, but thats just my opinion. I may be leaving it off.

[evo803]

I took my cover off when I did the break in procedure and it never went back on. I also added 2 Vantec Tornado case fans that move 85cfm each and the motor burnt up anyway.

[stanv]

My motor not only smoked but something that looked like "Blue Snow" spurted out of it. Grizzley replaced the motor no questions

Stan

[ImanCarrot]

Ahhh..the legendary blue smoke.

Once you let the magic smoke out of the motor nothing will ever be the same again.

[photomankc]

Is there some kind of capacitor internally? That's the only thing I have ever seen electronics release anything of a floating nature unless some plastic actually caught fire. Capacitors can release a confetti-like material when they go pop.