VFD spindle does not react

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Just installed the new VFD spindle + controller, all plugged in, typed in the command in MDI as instructed per installation manual, the spindle does not move.

Why?

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Installed new version 6x (618?) of carbide motion, went through set up of new machine, no way to test the VFD spindle. No MDI. Ideas?

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To test the spindle via the MDI go to the Settings | Options page in Carbide Motion and enable the MDI.

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Will, set up carbide motion with MDI, entered the sequence from the VFD manual: nothing.
Clicked on Router on button in jog screen: nothing.
run a older project “in air”: nothing.

Spindle does not rotate. The controller box has the red button light on if pushed when the cable is connected, is off when not and when the cnc controller is off. The VFD controller dispay always no matter what shows “-0.01”.

I consider the installation of the VFD system failed.

Any ideas?

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Don’t set up using the MDI, use the Setup Wizard and choose VFD:

https://my.carbide3d.com/docs/shapeoko-setup/

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That is how I did start yesterday. Not different.

Will re-install, try again, and report.

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Please let us know at support@carbide3d.com

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Will: sent. Needs twenty characters.

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Having the exact same problem, VFD just arrived last week

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Having the same problem

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Did set up wizard fix your spindle?

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Spindle is now working. The red light MEANS just the opposite of what you think. The red light on the front push button, means go. The spindle is on and good to go. When the light is off, you are ready for tool changes, the spindle is disengaged and will not come on until you turn the red light back on. :man_facepalming:

I’m also surprised there is not a pop up message in CM telling you to turn it back on after a bit change during a project.

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no, that did not change anything.

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that is not the solution of my issue.

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Problem solved: the Carbide Pro Controller obviously was the source of the problem. I ordered a new one after some emails with Oscar.

Now my VFD is ready to run.

Some experiences:

  1. possibly my mistake was not to shut off the controller when connecting the VFD-spindle in change from the bitrunner. Probably that damaged the controller. So NEVER!!! forget basic principles, as I did: ALWAYS!!! when connecting something power OFF!

  2. when I re-connected all connectors to the new board it appeared to me that with some pliers I could push the plug a little farther in than it was at the old board. It is possible that the plug to the VFD-box was not plugged in completely. I cannot reconstruct that, it is a possibility that not the board was faulty but the plug not completely in.

  3. The vacuum can be excellently controlled with the iVac Pro Plus Tool Sensor and iVac Pro Switch, thanks to the discussions here in the forum.

  4. the VFD-spindle is the real stuff: that think is powerful, that means it sucks the energy out of the outlet… I had all tools (Spindle, CNC, vacuum and small parts) on one circuit. With the spindle now the breaker went off… Luckily I had several separate circuits installed in my shop when we moved in: so consider that too for your environment.

  5. no need to play with MDI-sequences to test the VFD spindle, works with the button on the jog-screen, left lower corner.

  6. Thank you all for your support, incl. Will and Oscar.

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