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Forum: 50. Toolheads Fri 03 February 2012, 11:36
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Posted By WTI
A couple of you guys have emailed me in defense...

A couple of you guys have emailed me in defense of the Chinese VFDs (specifically the Haunyang). I did not mean to step on anybody's toes. If they are working for you, you made the right choice.
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Forum: 50. Toolheads Fri 03 February 2012, 02:02
Replies: 30
Views: 36,294
Posted By WTI
The least expensive way to have Mach3 control...

The least expensive way to have Mach3 control your spindle speed is with a RS232 to RS485 adapter. These run under $3.
...
Forum: 50. Toolheads Fri 03 February 2012, 01:50
Replies: 30
Views: 36,294
Posted By WTI
Sure you can just turn it on, but remember,...

Sure you can just turn it on, but remember, unlike a router, a spindle needs to be warmed up at several different speeds or you will prematurely wear out your bearings.

Of course our Chinese...
Forum: 50. Toolheads Thu 02 February 2012, 16:45
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Posted By WTI
Kobus, Also, what did the shipping box look...

Kobus,

Also, what did the shipping box look like?

I should have taken a picture what a pile of crap mine was.
Forum: 50. Toolheads Thu 02 February 2012, 12:51
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Posted By WTI
Kobus, Looks like you got your extra collets too,...

Kobus, Looks like you got your extra collets too, great!

How hard was getting your Chinese VFD to respond to Mach3 for speed control?
Forum: 50. Toolheads Tue 31 January 2012, 19:00
Replies: 30
Views: 36,294
Posted By WTI
Here is the pinout for the Spindle. Note...

Here is the pinout for the Spindle.

Note that this is a 5 pin connector, when you only have 3 phases to connect the spindle.

Pins 1,2,and 3 are the only pins wired inside of the hood.

*The...
Forum: 50. Toolheads Sat 28 January 2012, 17:54
Replies: 30
Views: 36,294
Posted By WTI
It looks OK, the seller agreed to the free...

It looks OK, the seller agreed to the free shipping after all.
Forum: 50. Toolheads Fri 27 January 2012, 12:42
Replies: 30
Views: 36,294
Posted By WTI
Good for you Kobus! Scammers try to pull...

Good for you Kobus!

Scammers try to pull that crap all the time.
Forum: 50. Toolheads Thu 26 January 2012, 23:13
Replies: 30
Views: 36,294
Posted By WTI
BTW, the collets were just taped into the side...

BTW, the collets were just taped into the side packing foam.

Look for them, or you may well throw them out with the other material. The layers of foam packing was not the best. You won't keep...
Forum: 50. Toolheads Thu 26 January 2012, 23:04
Replies: 30
Views: 36,294
Posted By WTI
When I asked if collets were available, he said...

When I asked if collets were available, he said some holders came with it. I just figured that is what he called them.

I was glad to see a plain old 1/2" collet included, for us USA users, LOL.
Forum: 50. Toolheads Wed 25 January 2012, 16:40
Replies: 30
Views: 36,294
Posted By WTI
Here is the sellers link: ...

Here is the sellers link:

http://myworld.ebay.com/qiandingzhensatisfaction/&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2754


We did not know you sold VFDs, you should make a sticky of all the stuff you sell. I've...
Forum: 50. Toolheads Wed 25 January 2012, 16:38
Replies: 30
Views: 36,294
Posted By WTI
Mike, it took 6 working days to get it. We...

Mike, it took 6 working days to get it.

We are using a Hitachi X200-022NFU2 to run it.
Forum: 50. Toolheads Wed 25 January 2012, 16:29
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Views: 36,294
Posted By WTI
We thought hard about getting the water cooled...

We thought hard about getting the water cooled model, but the extra hours of messing with a water pump, radiator and some sort of reservoir finally removed it from our minds.
Forum: 50. Toolheads Wed 25 January 2012, 16:23
Replies: 30
Views: 36,294
Posted By WTI
What does $389 (delivered) get you in a Spindle?

So my air cooled Chinese 3kw spindle came today.

Weights about 9 pounds, fit and finish look much better than expected for China. Ebay seller (qiandingzhensatisfaction) says "Ships from USA", but...
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