Thanks Branden we do always appreciate all the help.
Anyways, your build is a masterpiece and I wanted to comment on the build.
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I definitely understand the hesitation, but on the flip side mistakes are a great way to learn as well. Ive had my fair share on this project. My spindle may have ran in reverse for the first little while and I couldnt figure out why the tearout was so bad and the endmills were constantly black 
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I really appreciate the kind words!
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Hello. Thanks for sharing. I am seeking how to connect my controller to an external on/off switch (controlled by a toggle) since my controller is mounted in my cabinet. How do I bypass the on/off in the controller?
Thanks.
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Hi Ddwilson24,
I would leave the controller on permanently. It can be turned on or off from a relay controlled by a toggle switch. I’m in the process of building a website to help explain each aspect of my enclosure. Once its ready I’ll let you know, this is a topic that will be covered 
If you’re interested, i currently have all of the parts used on my build listed on the website. There’s more to come but for now this might help with part ideas. Enclosure Parts List — Wild Mountain Craftworks
Thanks. Right now I have toggle
Switches connected to separate outlets that I plug the controller into. Is that diff from a relay?
Also, my Onefinity has the “new” round on/off button. When I shut it down, it automatically shuts off the controller at the box. The toggle doesn’t cut it back on. I have to push the button on the controller.
Is your set up different?I will check
Out the videos as well.
DW.
Hi DW,
A toggle switch is different than a relay, yes. It is possible to use a toggle instead, but it has to be rated properly. You need to make sure your switch is rated for 120VAC & 15A minimum if you’re plugging the controller into it.
I’m not familiar with the new round on/off button, but by the sounds of it the button is a momentary switch. This means that to turn on the unit remotely you would probably have to take apart the controller to wire a button in parallel. There is a chance that the new controller has connections for this in the DB25 port or possibly the outside of the box, however, I am unfamiliar with this version.
Hey Branden, hey DW @Ddwilson24
That is correct. There is a little extra circuitry to make this possible. This also allows the controller to turn itself off when shut down by the user interface. The Raspberry Pi in the Onefinity CNC Controller is not able to power itself off by itself.
if you compare the schematics of the old rocker switch version with the schematics of the new push-button version you should be able to put a jumper on J18 on the AVR mainboard to have the controller always on, or to connect a on/off permanent switch (SPST, IEC:
) to it. However you loose the ability of the Controller to power itself off then.
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Great. Thanks for the info. Maybe I’ll
Continue to use it as it is until I learn more about messing with the board. It’s not hard to access the on/off button anyway. It’s right behind a bid greater face where the DC/vac is.
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It’s a very cool fundamental work! If I were you, I wouldn’t limit myself to Instagram videos. If you ever want to repeat such a project or make a new one - please mount it for the YouTube audience. A lot of newbies like me miss this kind of content. All I’ve seen before are decorating houses in Toronto areas 
I lack knowledge of finer work. Hopefully, after carefully studying your project, I will understand more and learn something new. Thanks for sharing!
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Oh, thank goodness! I feel so unprepared compared to this!
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Hey Cestenert,
Thank you! I’m currently working on all of the plans for the enclosure. So far the parts list and schematics are complete, and the Arduino code is getting new features and going through testing. After that I plan on having the 3D printed parts and physical design plans available as well. Once all of this is complete I’ll make a very detailed Youtube video with an overview and instructions. I’m currently balancing this with 50+ hours of work a week and a newborn, so its going slow and steady! The current progress can be found on my website here. My main goal is to create a final product that anyone can easily implement, even if they’re unfamiliar with programming or wiring. Thanks again!
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Wow! Outstanding work
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Amazing work! I love the heat extraction solution you devised for the utility room. Was just wondering if air flow in the main enclosure is sufficient with just the dust hood extraction? I would be concerned with heat build up over time on long operations.
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Thanks! So far the dust extraction combined with the water cooling in the spindle seems to pull away most of the heat from the machine room. The room stays under 40°C even during long operations.
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A truely beautiful setup. I love seeing these incredibly neat and well thought out enclosures and you’ve taken it a step further with the utility room.
I now know what I’ll be doing with mine!
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Thanks Elle!
I’ve changed quite a few things around since posting this, I’m hoping to get a youtube video out in the near future with the final product. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me!
All I can say is AWSOME setup.
Thanks Jim!!
I’ve changed quite a bit since this has been posted, so hopefully for those interested I can get a youtube video up and running soon here. In the mean time, my website has some more recent photos (Onefinity Enclosure Tour — Wild Mountain Craftworks).
Thanks again!
-Branden
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@WildMtnCraftworks, your wiring setup is beautiful! Your design and fabrication skill show thru in your photos.
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Much appreciated, thank you Mitch!