Thinking of setting up a VFD Spindle? This blog post is to share information about the important steps to consider when purchasing & configuring VFD Spindle. Information in this blog post is specific to VFD & spindle motors and their application as it is generally used on small CNC routers. It may or may not […]
Author Archives: 3DTek
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Jan
Jan
As a beginner to the CNC process, you’d be forgiven for undoubtedly having a few questions. When studying anything new, the very best place to start is by gaining a basic understanding of that in which you’re hoping to learn. In this case, we’ll first need to understand what a CNC router is and how […]
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Jan
Jan
Connecting a Pump or other accessory to the GRBL-AIO Coolant Output. Notes: The coolant output is for switching low voltage & low current DC circuits. You should be switching a relay if possible rather than powering your accessory via Coolant Pins 2 & 3. On occasions where your accessory requires less than a few amps […]
Multiple Door Switches Sometimes when the routers are enclosed, multiple doors require multiple door / feed hold switches. This can be managed by wiring all switches in series normally open configuration so that when every door is closed every switch is also closed and the signal gets through. The door witches use the feed hold […]
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Aug
Aug
Y End Plate, Pulley Plate, Stepper Plate and Stepper Motor installation. Notes: Idler pulley plates and motor plates also have an extra hole for a screw that holds the drag chain support extrusions, these are installed with the hole at the bottom. There are 4 Y end plates, 2 x A-Type & 2 x B-Type. […]
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May
May
Wiring diagrams for 3Dtek specific GRBL + Gecko G540 Combo. These may or may not be useful for other Gecko use cases. Please contact 3DTek for any assistance wiring up or configuring these devices. PLEASE READ IMPORTANT NOTES AT BOTTOM BEFORE POWERING UP THE VFD!!!! GRBL GECKO Power & INVERTEK VFD Connections GRBL GECKO Power […]
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Mar
Mar
Below are the wiring diagrams for the Grbl Gecko Parallel Shield. Please contact 3DTek for any assistance wiring up or configuring these devices.
01
Mar
Mar
Wiring diagrams for 3DTEK VFD Spindle and AiO Card PLEASE READ IMPORTANT NOTES AT BOTTOM BEFORE POWERING UP THE VFD!!!! DO NOT POWER ON THE SPINDLE BEFORE FULLING CHECKING CURRENT SETTINGS ARE CORRECT IN THE VFD!!! These wiring diagrams take into account that a 0-10v signal will be supplied to the Invertek VFDs 3DTEK supply. […]
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Mar
Mar
Diagrams Below are the wiring diagrams for 3Dtek specific Masso Applications. These may or may not be useful for other Masso use cases. Please contact 3DTek for any assistance wiring up or configuring these devices. MASSO POWER AND VFD CONNECTIONS MASSO LIMIT SWITCH WIRING Gecko G540 POWER Wiring GECKO G540 MOTOR WIRING Download Schematics For […]
01
Mar
Mar
Below are the wiring diagrams for 3Dtek specific Gecko G540 Applications. These may or may not be useful for other Gecko use cases. Please contact 3DTek for any assistance wiring up or configuring these devices. Stepper Motor Connections (c) G540 Motor Connector Board Method< Stepper Motor Connections (b) GRBL -> G540 Motor Breakout Board Method […]
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