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Mini CNC Lathe Retrofit Part 1 - SZGH Controller, Steppers, VFD and Spindle Motor

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Part 1 of the EMCO PC Turn 50 CNC lathe retrofit series: SZGH CNC990TDb CNC Controller introduction, Closed loop stepper motors, SAKO SKI780-0D75G-1 VFD and motor wiring. See the link below for the written summary on my website, including a PDF with the Wiring Diagram, Bill of Materials and software parameters. (Free download) https://uptimefab.com/2022/05/16/mini-cnc-lathe-retrofit-emco-pc-turn-50/ 00:00 Intro 02:20 SZGH CNC990TDb CNC controller overview 04:35 Connecting the new closed loop stepper motors 09:10 VFD and spindle motor wiring VFD settings and programming: Video by James from Clough42 for more detailed information on VFD programming: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQKPtf7stiw&list=PLDlWKv7KIIr_Znhfg8obxwcduFee5Ub5z&index=2 Article on the most useful VFD settings including background information: https://www.controleng.com/articles/top-5-vfd-parameter-changes-explained/ Information on Sensorless Vector Control: https://resources.system-analysis.cadence.com/blog/msa2021-sensorless-vector-control-of-ac-drives Cheers, Robin

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