Computer Numerical Control on a RF-30

[rgsparber]

CNC is a vast ocean of things to know. This article explains how I dipped my toe in and got it a little moist: Installing axis drive hardware and spindle VFD control. I will evolve the text as I complete the hardware plus explain how the software, Mach3, is tied to the hardware.

If you are interested, please see http://rick.sparber.org/CNCHW.pdf

Rick

[Paul Jones]

Rick,

You have compiled an excellent article and easy to follow with the diagrams and photos. Great insight on the necessary grounding (and the design flaw with connecting all of the optos to the same ground). I am looking forward to you future endeavors for CNC.

Paul

[kbalch]

Thanks Rick! I've added your RF-30 Mill CNC Setup to our CNC and Electronics categories, as well as to your builder page: Rick Sparber's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

RF-30 Mill CNC Setup by Rick Sparber

tags: CNC, mill, electronics

[DIYer]

As always Rick, an excellent build and how-to. Looking forward to your future posts on this!

[rgsparber]

Thanks for the kind words. I'm still in the very steep part of the learning curve. Lots of articles to follow.

[kbalch]

This thread has been moved to the Must Read subforum. Congrats (and thanks) to Rick for making such a valuable contribution!