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by murray3648
Mon 08 Apr , 2013 21:52 pm
Forum: Orac
Topic: Orac spindle won't work
Replies: 6
Views: 7667

Re: Orac spindle won't work

Still at a loss on this. The electronics are just a bit beyond my capabilities. The led on the side of the board is not comming on and only 24volts is going out to each phase of the motor. Does anyone know if this driver board can be sent to someone for testing or can you buy a new one. Maybe some o...
by murray3648
Sun 07 Apr , 2013 13:44 pm
Forum: Orac
Topic: Orac spindle won't work
Replies: 6
Views: 7667

Re: Orac spindle won't work

Hi Again
These are the photos of my Orac and the electronics.
Feel free to have a look and let me know if you see anything out of the ordinary.
As I have said it all works including the both tape decks tool changer but not the spindle.
Please help if you can.
Thanks Paul.
by murray3648
Sun 07 Apr , 2013 0:32 am
Forum: Orac
Topic: Orac spindle won't work
Replies: 6
Views: 7667

Re: Orac spindle won't work

Hi Emgee
This looks like the same VDF unit in mine from memory.
I was going to take some pics tomorrow of the parts and post them up here.
If this is the same VDF unit can it be reset manually or what do I need to do?

Thanks Paul.
by murray3648
Thu 04 Apr , 2013 23:50 pm
Forum: Orac
Topic: Orac spindle won't work
Replies: 6
Views: 7667

Orac spindle won't work

Hi all, I have acquired an Orac CNC lathe to teach myself CNC turning. I,am not a wiring or electronics person but have a good knowledge of 3 axis CNC and laser programming and cutting. I am able to get the lathe programmed and carrying out the program's but the spindle will not turn. Tried to run t...