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Help implementing spindle & coolent on/off

Posted by eferg2001
on 2002-07-08 10:34:12 UTC
I'm building a 4-axis controller using Gecko 201's for my Taig mill.
The power supply is no problem, but I need help implementing the
bells and whistles - spindle & coolant on/off and limit switches. I
plan to use Master5 software.

Questions:

1) A schematic is worth a thousand words - any pointers to diagrams?

2) Can 4 axis, plus spindle & coolant on/off, and limit switches be
implemented using a single parallel port?

3) If solid state relays are the solution for spindle & coolant, can
someone make a recommendation? Are any other components needed to
interface the PC to the relays? What about power requirements? I
order most my parts from Jameco.

4) Any pointers to implementing limit switches? Again, specific
diagrams and part numbers are appreciated. I notice Jameco carries
proximity switches.

Any help is appreciated.
Regards,
Ed Ferguson

Discussion Thread

eferg2001 2002-07-08 10:34:12 UTC Help implementing spindle & coolent on/off j.guenther 2002-07-08 10:52:21 UTC RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Help implementing spindle & coolent on/off JanRwl@A... 2002-07-08 19:55:20 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Help implementing spindle & coolent on/off Peter Homann 2002-07-09 00:02:47 UTC RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Help implementing spindle & coolent on/off rainnea 2002-07-09 00:52:22 UTC Re: Help implementing spindle & coolent on/off rainnea 2002-07-10 02:25:21 UTC Re: Help implementing spindle & coolent on/off Ray Henry 2002-07-10 07:11:51 UTC Re: Re: Help implementing spindle & coolent on/off stephen_stallings 2002-07-10 08:45:27 UTC Re: Help implementing spindle & coolent on/off