Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Black Box Goals

"Mr. sausage" wrote:

> (snip)
>
> My point was *one* tidy enclosure which had a nice cable bundle going to the
> axis motors and a serial cable to the PC - not a pile of little boxes.
>
> I want it to end up looking something like THIS...
> http://www.ahha.com/techdat2.htm

I just wanted to mention that the Ah-ha box as shown "looks" tidy in the
picture, but actually has gaping holes in the FRONT where you connect headers to
the axis cards and holes for dipswitch adjustment. These wires that come out the
front go to the motors. Now I don't not like the gaping holes because dirt and
metal chips can get in there when you use a blow gun now and then.

Add to that, they have all the Limit switch connections and I/O running out the
back. (spaghetti-ville)

After using their system, I think I would gut their cabinet and install it all
somewhere else.

They are not the only ones who use this "wires sticking out *all over*
technique", as so does many others that offer pre-made cabinets. I don't get the
thinking there................

The only Company I have seen with some form of thought process applied so far,
has been MicroKinetics.
They're 19" rack cabinet has wires only going out the backside and the front is
retained for E-Stop and LED information. I bought one years back and it has
served faithfully. I have now realized how many adjustments are often "played"
with, when setting up different Controls to Machine drivers..... So now, I think
the ONLY way to go is with Sealed NEMA 4 cabinets with swing open doors.

They offer Instant access, removable backplane, sealed, rugged. What more does
one want ?

Wires out all sides stinks.

(I realize the PC goal is to have all wires out the back - that shows forward
thinking!)

Chris L