How to start with CNC 6040 machine part 2
This is the second part and continues the first impressions the general description.
The stepper motor controller
The Stepper motor controller is powering the stepper motors . It is controlled by the computer by the parallel port. This controller is adequate for most of the jobs. There are more advanced controllers on the market that can do more demanding jobs but so far this one served well.
A sample of Chinese technology
This is the shaft that is connected to the stepper motor. After a year of use it destroyed the aluminum coupling to because of a slight misalignment as you see above .
The documentation
This is "documentation". Fortunately I found a much more detailed manual on Google.
Motor
Stepper Motor Controller Connections
These are the various cables that are needed by the controller. Notice the 200-240V mark that is in theory the European version. Also don't forget to power the controller through the computer USB . It will not work properly without it.
Inside stepper controller
Notice the big power supply for the stepper motors. The boards are powered separately from USB.
Individual Stepper controller for each axes (X,Y,Z)
Power supply switch.
If you are from North America or any country that has 110v for main line , pay attention to this.
The power supply that is inside the case is setup for 220 v. make sure that you switch it to 110V.
The power supply that is inside the case is setup for 220 v. make sure that you switch it to 110V.
General view . Also notice the Power supply switch.
220 V Power connector . European stile
Even though I asked for a US version , I got an European version. I was not going to send it back for this detail.
Collets
The machine comes only with a 3mm collet . I bought those separate on Ebay .
Collet boxes
Collet detail