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    Hello,
    Im completely new to cnc's but I saw a few cnc woodcraft videos and I started building a custom cnc but now I'm dead in the water. Im using the Blackbox controller and Control software which has let me move the x,x, and z but I can't control the spindle from the g code sender or vector. I purchased a spindle and vfd combo off Amazon but I don't know enough about electronic wiring or adjusting the software codes and settings. I do have power to the vfd and spindle enough to manually operate it but I don't know how to wire it to the controller.
    Are there videos or posts on how to wire up cnc electronics and adjusting whatever settings I need to? I've spent alot of time and money and I need to make this start to work for me. I need to learn what I don't know. Thank you in advance for your time and comments.

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    H100 Series mini inverter
    • Variable Frequence Drive: Power: 2.2 KW,Input Voltage: 220V,Output Voltage: 220V,Input Phase: 1 Phase,Output Phase: 3 Phase,Input Frequency: 50 Hz,Output Frequency: 0-400 Hz,Output Current: 25A
     
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    #3 Christian Price, Dec 19, 2021
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    You can absolutely run manually if that's fine with you. Just a matter of convenience :)
     
    #4 Peter Van Der Walt, Dec 19, 2021
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    Peter tha KS. I'm going to use these resources and I'll hopefully get it done right. I'll update you. Take care
     
    #5 Christian Price, Dec 19, 2021
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    One nice thing about manual control is you can easily change speeds during a cut. This may be helpful when you are first trying to figure out the correct feed rate and spindle speed. I have been using my CNC for years and I have always used manual. It came in handy recently when cutting a really old piece of oak salvaged from a piece of furniture. The grain was so dense that I had to quickly up the spindle speed because I could hear it struggling.

    They don't make oak like that anymore.;)
     
    #6 Giarc, Dec 20, 2021
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    OpenBuildsCONTROL has a tool speed override slider too, if you do connect the VFD, you still have RPM override available mid-job for dialing in speeds and feeds:

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    Thanks for the advice. I was think that would be a benefit.
     
    #8 Christian Price, Dec 20, 2021
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    Thanks I'll try that so I'm not overwhelmed.
     
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    I am so used to just starting it up and observing for a minute and making any manual adjustments on the router I forgot about that option.
     
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