It's taken a while but my CNC is almost back in operation! Today I finished the build of my new CNC electronics enclosure and in this video, I'll go over some of the guiding principles I followed while building it.
0:00 Intro
1:32 Why am I upgrading my CNC electronics?
4:18 CNC Controller and Software Options
05:12 I MADE A HUGE COSTLY MISTAKE
06:30 Tip 1: Ethernet
07:03 Tip 2: Common ground
07:43 Tip 3: Separate high and low power components
09:07 Tip 4: Shielded cables
10:05 Tip 5: Shielded cable needs to be grounded
10:46 Tip 6: Latching E-Stop
11:49 Tip 7 : GX Connections
12:30 Few extra tips to make building easier
13:17 Wiring Diagram Overview
Terminal Blocks - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFIHtAL
High-quality push start/stop buttons - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DmMmAjt
AXBB-E Controller - https://www.cncdrive.com/AXBB.html
Double shielded cable - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DmV2Q59
Cheap & quick PCB, 3D Print, CNC machining, and fabrication services: https://www.pcbway.com/
💚 Support me 💚
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thisdesignedthat
Great explanation of latching e-stop circuit -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kqz2UbbiMg
Thanks to all the following sources for helpful information on this topic:
Reddit HobbyCNC & Machinist Subreddits
CNCZone
CNCDrive
MYCNCUK
Practical Machinist
UK Workshop
PrintNC Discord (super helpful)
PrintNC Wiki
ChatGPT
Youtubers:
WinstonMoy
BuildyourCNC
UptimeFab
ProjectsbyBrian
John Ward
Buildbug
MakingStuff
CNC4xr7
GBWM
DIYCNC
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