Controller Guide

 

Applies to:

Inventables’ X-Carve Controller

 

Your new Spindle Kit is fully programmed for automatic control but also has a “Manual Override” switch which lets you run your spindle in manual mode via the VFD’s keypad controls.

 

If you’d like to run your spindle in manual mode, flip the “Manual Override” switch up or “1” to enable VFD Keypad controls.  Then use the Run/Stop and Potentiometer dial on the front of your VFD to run your motor.

 

If you’d like to automatically control your spindle via g-code and your machines’ controller, perform the following:

 

First up… We’ve preprogrammed your VFD to accept a 0 to 10 volt PWM signal which is what your X-Carve controller. 

 

Please refer to your CAD software’s instructions for configuring it to use a spindle motor.   Your new woodworking spindle motor can run between 8000 and 24000 RPMs. 

 

The control cable included with your spindle kit has a variety of inputs which are more than your X-Carve controller can utilize.  Thus we’ll need to tape off a few as they will not be used.

Using painters or electrical tape, individually tape over all wires except for the Drain, PWM, and GND.

 

Refer to the included manual for how to wire the remaining wires up to your controller.