Making your own powerful Controller on the cheap side

got a link to how to wire up a relay?

Wiring to the Xcontroller is simple. I have 2 IOT relays connected to mine that control my Dewalt and my shop vac.

For just the Dewalt: Connect SPINDLE to one input of the relay control and connect GND to the other input. Tell Easel you have automatic control, and it works.

Thanks for bringing this up John. I am looking into the process of building my own controller, but since the Masso doesn’t need a PC it might be a better route for the money :+1:

Interesting device, but you would think that for $500 the user interface could use a mouse.

I believe the next version will support touch screen, but yes, not being able to support a mouse is the only thing so far that I don’t like. Not a deal breaker as they are constantly upgrading it so maybe soon. Wi-Fi is also coming soon.

I started a thread about how I am thinking about using this (with external drivers) to power my machine.

I will edit this with the link to that thread
here it is

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the imputs would let you build a simple button box to control functions, you can also us a pendent and an ps/2 controller

yup… this is for questions about The Demon! its a great and informative thread so let not cloud it up with other controller info… keep it pure people.

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Hi Phil,

Could you show how you wired your relay to control the router? Which pin on Arduino does the relay connect to?

I plan to use this relay. I have used it with Arduino in the past to control my TV Lift Cabinet.

One relay would be for Router and the other would be for Vac.

I see. So, ultimately, the Pin 11 (PWM) on Arduino is what controls the Router.

In your drawing, I didnt understand how this controls your Spindle terminals which seem to control the IOT relay. Does your PS have built in terminals for PWM & Spindle?

I am also assuming if its Dewalt 611, there is no speed control. Only On/OFF, right?

Thanks.

Phil or anyone considered using these or similar limit switches? They seem to have the RC filter built in.

Phil,

I will be doing a similar conversion/upgrade, any chance you will/have an updated wiring schematic based on your original?

BTW great work on you enclosure!

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I noticed a few members suggested corrections/changes to your first posting of the schematic. I didn’t notice a revised version and was wondering if you updated the diagram. My apologies if you have and I haven’t seen it.
Jim

Phil,

Here are a few examples:

LarryMFeb 9
You have a typo in Y2AD micro-stepping switch settings.

Might as well go ahead and hook up A4 while you’re at it.

Looks good.

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That was the only one I could find…

I noticed the comment, just not the update to the schematic, also I noticed in the schematic you don’t show the shield wiring with the capacitors.

Ok,

Thanks!

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Possible danger label upgrade that’s more in the spirit of the demon CNC…

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I have one of those lol
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Page is looking good Mr. @PhilJohnson

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@PhilJohnson, thanks for the consolidation of the Demon controller on your website! Mine is almost ready to go! I 've got to increase the wire size on the steppers power wires, I used 16 ga and I see where you recommend 12 to 14, easy fix hope to build my box and mount to the wall this weekend!

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