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Tom... In the AC drives I am familiar with there is a parameter that uses a percentage +/- 100% to allow the user to adjust the internal workings of the drive to sync with the output of the control board. These are called by different names, but "Analog input Offset" and "Analog Input...

As requested from another thread. Phoenix COMBICON DFK-MSTB series connectors. I purchase them from Digikey, but they should be handled by your favorite electro-supplier. To see the whole line, I enter the series name in the search bar (in red) and in most cases the complete line is returned. These ...

ScotY wrote: ↑Sat Dec 09, 2017 7:27 pm Thanks, but the problem with looking for stuff on Mouser, Digikey, etc. is you can’t really tell how it works or how you attach the wires on the inside.

Scot...
Actually in this case the solder terminals in the back are well shown.

Marty...
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ScotY wrote: ↑Sat Dec 09, 2017 2:14 pm That’s a cool panel, Gary. What kind of connectors are they?

Scot...
Phoenix is the brand, I buy them from DigiKey. They are a bit pricey $10-18 a pair, depending on # of pins. I can get a part number from the BOM if you need it.

Marty...
Not sure where Scot gets his, but I buy 50+ of these a year: http://www.factorymation.com/wallmount_ ... losures_SB
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Thanks for the clarification guys

I'm in the middle of acquiring parts for the 1st Acorn build, conversion to CNC of a G0752 lathe. On this build in particular and possibly in the future the net cable connecting the PC to the control box (at 15') is going to be much longer than desirable. I would like to source shorter cables, but b...

"Keep us posted and do post pictures!"

+ one to that!

Thanks Marty..
I was looking to go small, the 15 is even smaller than the 19's I was looking at. Better yet

IS there a preferred screen resolution? I.E. 1920 x 1080 vs 1600 x 900? Sorry if I haven't seen this answer, I would like to go small as possible on my lathe build, but don't want to have to buy 2 monitors.