Answer here: Axis Servo/Stepper examples
I have this same unit I got from CAD/CAM when I did an upgrade to add 4rh axis and MASSO g3. That was for my d23 unit from CAD/CAM. They did not have me change the stepper motor ?
Welp, i’m going to be attempting this in the next few months. Ive got the rotary in hand, waiting on Masso to ship the servo motor. Wiring the motor to the controller looks straight forward, ive been inside the G3 touch before and there looked like plenty of room to run wire. I found some decent 4 core STP cable and pull up resistors, heat shrink and wire loom. I just need to work out how im going to get power from the PSU to the stepper. I really dont feel like cracking that thing open to run wire. Anyone know what those two prong cable ends are called? The ones that are on the front of the PSU box? there are 5, and one is open.
I used the open connection for the Rotary on my Elite machine, I purchase the cable from 1F ( I am lazy) it has the 2 conductor connector on the end already.
Not sure about the resistors, I wired my Rotary just like the other steppers in the G3 )( I used a Masso Motor) and it works fine.
Pat
To plug into the 1F power supply’s open port, you’d need:
One of these: 0039013028 Molex | Connectors, Interconnects | DigiKey
At least 2 of these: 0039000039 Molex | Connectors, Interconnects | DigiKey
Two of these: 2047230002 Molex | Connectors, Interconnects | DigiKey
And these to crimp the pins correctly: Knoweasy Molex Crimper and Delphi Crimper Compatible with Deutsch DT Series Stamped or Formed Contact,Molex, Delphi, Amp, Tyco, Harley, PC, Automotive - AWG 24-14 Wire Crimper 1424A - Amazon.com
I’d also recommend running the cable inside the nylon sheathing and finishing the ends with heat shrink.
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Hello, same here. i just ordered a rotary:
Was someone able to use this rotary using the motor that came with it?
I have the Elite Foreman.
I purchased that same rotary. I just finished upgrading my WoodWorker to the Elite, and added this rotary to my setup. I did not use the stock motor, I purchased the Masso motor from OF and did the swap out. I mounted the Masso sideways and used a bigger belt as mentioned earlier in this thread. I just got it spinning and getting excited for my first carve, I could not have done it without the resources mentioned here. If you do swap out the stock stepper with a Masso, you may have a hard time getting the gear pully off of the shaft. In my case, I had to cut the shaft off and tap out the center so I could use it on the Masso.
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