Another thought.....I there a spec for the max cureent draw from the AXBB-E?
Worth using a external 10V supply into the VFD and measurung that current draw? That would confirm the AXBB-E can or can't supply enough current....
Mine says "jumper in place 0 - 5 V" jumper out 0- 10 V.....but it's the other way. Just annoying when you already wired it up and find this then you need to undo to open the unit to replace the jumper. But my biggest problem with this board is the fact that they have a single 0V5 for wiring to the stepper drives. What i do like about this board is the 24 V.
Another thought.....I there a spec for the max cureent draw from the AXBB-E?
Worth using a external 10V supply into the VFD and measurung that current draw? That would confirm the AXBB-E can or can't supply enough current....
Try adjust your VFD analog input Volts/output Hertz parameter to make it to rotate your spindle on 100% at 9.2Volts instead of at 10Volts and the problem is solved.
Further noise immunity tests. Unscreened open cables to spindle motor...e/stop cables and stepper cables all tied together. Also loaded up one of the mains outputs for a shop vac. Ran a program with all this running. Unplugged the vacuum while running, plugging it in and out constantly. Zero issues, zero fluctuation in analog value to drive. After running the program all stepper returned to home position perfectly.
Conclusion, no lost steps, even with open and unscreened spindle cable. Next step would be to connect all the proximity sensors and probe input and re do the tests.
Obviously i am very happy with the results
A few terminal blocks will take care of that, for about $5.But my biggest problem with this board is the fact that they have a single 0V5 for wiring to the stepper drives
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Power filter was removed. Like i said very happy with the results. I will most likely add another power filter anyway. Hopefully when all the external devices are wired up all will still be good
ps.....there are two things i did that help greatly with noise immunity, but i won't mention it here
Update, all that is left is to make a few changes to the drawing and write up a "manual" for the panel, then it's good to go
Thanks for all the help guys....much appreciated!!
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So i have been getting negative comments regarding this control panel. Mostly due to the fact that i chose to install the drive inside the box. Decided to rather use it on my own machine...giving up the idea/plan to sell them
The VFD Drive should be in the Box just as you have built it, anyone that says different does not know what they are talking about, there will always be naysayers that are not capable of building anything like this, or even have a clue how to start a project like this, I would not give up on your project it will take some time to get it going, I'm sure there are plenty that are building machines that can't build the electrical cabinet as you have and will spend way more money trying to do so, if anyone compares your Cabinet to CNC Router Parts Cabinet, your Cabinet would be the better choice of the two, all in one is much better than having ( 2 ) separate Cabinets to do the same job
Mactec54
I agree with mactec54. Never let the naysayers bring you down. Your box is not a perfect fit for everyone, but it has all the necessary components, looks to be a quality product, and, I am assuming, it has your backing and support. Determine a price where you can make a little $ and put it out there for sale. Heck, I may even buy one.
I encourage you to take the next step. Designing and building a prototype is actually the easy part for technical people like us. Marketing your product is a bit more difficult. The good thing is that it doesn't cost a lot of $, just time and effort. You already have a start by getting your product some exposure on this site. Take the next step and define a price and some spec-sheets that you can use to convey what the box does and it's compatabilities.
I say go for it. The worst that can happen is that you will get lots of experience.
Wish you many sales.
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