E-stop for Gecko G540 and Acorn

[trottrr50]

Looking at the schematic for using the G540 with the acorn it shows two E-stop circuits. I searched on the internet for an estop switch that had two NC ( normally closed) circuits and did not find much. All I found were e-stop switches that one NC and one NO circuits. I did stumble across the writeup that is attached, that shows how you can take two garden variety E-stop s and turn it into an E-stop that has 2 NC stop circuits.

Here is the link to the pages on CNCZone where this information came here.

http://www.cnczone.com/forums/vertical- ... cnc-4.html

[martyscncgarage]

Looking at the schematic for using the G540 with the acorn it shows two E-stop circuits. I searched on the internet for an estop switch that had two NC ( normally closed) circuits and did not find much. All I found were e-stop switches that one NC and one NO circuits. I did stumble across the writeup that is attached, that shows how you can take two garden variety E-stop s and turn it into an E-stop that has 2 NC stop circuits.

Here is the link to the pages on CNCZone where this information came here.

http://www.cnczone.com/forums/vertical- ... cnc-4.html

Easy, replace the NO contact block with an NC contact block

Search ebay for Emergency Stop 2NC

Here is a picture of one of mine:

[trottrr50]

Marty

I did do searches for E-stops that were 2 NC and what I found was they are available but at a significantly higher prices whereas the e-stops that have one NC and one NO were available for about $6. So I bought the cheap ones and converted them.

[martyscncgarage]

Marty

I did do searches for E-stops that were 2 NC and what I found was they are available but at a significantly higher prices whereas the e-stops that have one NC and one NO were available for about $6. So I bought the cheap ones and converted them.

Well...
I buy decent quality Estop buttons, when I need them to work, I want them to work....hate to spend a whole lot more money fixing the damaged because a cheap button didn't work.

Certainly up to you whatcha do....

Marty

[GBCues]

Marty,
I am just getting my Acorn set up and your tip about making a 2 x NC E-Stop was very helpful!
Thanks
Gary

[martyscncgarage]

Marty,
I am just getting my Acorn set up and your tip about making a 2 x NC E-Stop was very helpful!
Thanks
Gary

Good to hear, success on your project!
Post pictures along the way....serves as inspiration to others.
Marty