# How to...Electrical Accessory Cabinet **URL:** \ **Category:** Original/PRO Series (Buildbotics) (Gen 1)\ **Created:** [March 10, 2022, 12:27am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/how-to-electrical-accessory-cabinet/11779 "2022-03-10T00:27:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![troberts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f9ae1b/32.png) [@troberts](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/troberts)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2022, 12:27am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/how-to-electrical-accessory-cabinet/11779/1 "2022-03-10T00:27:35Z")
Long time reader, 1st time asking a question…be gentle, please! My wish, put together a “Stand Alone” electrical accessory cabinet to house connections for my Dust Collector, Lights, Spindle w/ VFD, camera, etc. I saw a great YouTube video put together by Corvetteguy50 giving an overview of a terrific setup from one of his clients (_A Onefinity CNC Done Right_). I understand basic electrical wiring and can read schematics; however, I have no idea how to spec out resisters, breakers, EMI filters, etc. I’m looking for chatter to lead me in the right direction. Websites, contact information…anything to get me started! I have the X-50 and the following Accessories: **Onefinity** 1. Controller 2. Breakout Board 3. Touchscreen 4. Touch Probe 5. Joystick 6. Suck-it Dust Boot (both versions) **Other** … - Cyclone Dust Collector (220V) - Spindle - VFD - Water Chiller (All 220V) Thank you, Tim ---
**Author:** ![TMToronto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7ea924/32.png) [@TMToronto](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/TMToronto)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2022, 3:27am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/how-to-electrical-accessory-cabinet/11779/2 "2022-03-10T03:27:09Z")
A few ideas come to mind… Jason Stewart on the official 1F FB group is building an enclosure based on an Acorn controller - he is showing his work there. I have posted my journey through this process in this forum, and on the FB group - search "Masso G3 … We are both using different controllers, and choosing to keep our VFDs with associated electronics separate. I recently saw a post by a 1F owner who showed his enclosure, and put all electronics together in a large cabinet. Perhaps he will add his thoughts, or someone remembers the post and will link it. When I started last year I watched as many “CNC enclosure…” build videos I could find which was a good stating point. Then, searched more specifically for topics (e.g., how to wire a contactor) to make sure I was following best practises (not all hobby builds are correct in all aspects). Your VFD manual, if a good one, will be full of wiring diagrams that specify everything, including amperage rating, wire sizes, etc… Be aware that there is a difference between hobby builds and those for industry, where different codes must be adhered to, and different safety circuit solutions need to be implemented (I think after a few weeks of research you will begin to see these differences, and can decide for yourself what must be done as a minimum to be safe, and what is geared for industry). I learned a great deal over time. Patience to research and learn, time to carefully design and build, and money to buy quality components were, for me, particularly valuable. This is a very helpful community, and I am sure you will have many members that will support your efforts. ---
**Author:** ![troberts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f9ae1b/32.png) [@troberts](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/troberts)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2022, 8:32am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/how-to-electrical-accessory-cabinet/11779/3 "2022-03-10T08:32:20Z")
Thank you for responding! Your information is greatly appreciated and will investigate your leads! Thanks again! ---
**Author:** ![cyberreefguru](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/cyberreefguru/32/27385_2.png) [@cyberreefguru](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/cyberreefguru)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2022, 9:27pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/how-to-electrical-accessory-cabinet/11779/4 "2022-03-10T21:27:40Z")
Hi Tim - I did a few a [few videos](https://youtu.be/ky3o2owhZS4) about the controller I made. Not nearly as impressive as the one in the video you noted, but it works 🙂 -Tom ---
**Author:** ![troberts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f9ae1b/32.png) [@troberts](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/troberts)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2022, 3:00am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/how-to-electrical-accessory-cabinet/11779/5 "2022-03-11T03:00:49Z")
Thank you, I will check them out!!