Is there a proper way to shut down the shapeoko5pro and 65 mm spindle control unit?
I am new to the shapeoko CNC experience. I noticed if I turned lights off in room device does shut down. I am concerned about longevity of this equipment. Thanks for your input in advance.
Does the light switch you use also control the outlet your S5Pro is plugged into?
I normally shutdown the CNC with the control box power switch and the spindle with the VFD power switch for long periods of time, if just over night I just use the E-stop after the last cut is complete and the machine is stationary. I do not leave the machine powered on for long in between cuts either. I read somewhere its not good for the stepper motors, I could be wrong though.
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I normally turn it off at the controller box. If I’m going to be idle for awhile (a few days or more) I’ll disconnect from the outlet.
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Thank You for your response. I just checked the outlet power with my dust collection and the light switch turned that off.
I had a few program files which ran for long period of time so I turned lights off and stopped program when returned to room disappointed that my shapeoko 5 pro program stopped. Will power up from a different circuit (Outlet).
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