VFD & Spindle not working. Second time ever using it

I’ve had this Shapoku 5 and Spindle Kit for over a year. I’ve Turned it on to do a test cut, one test project ever because work and life is crazy.

Anyway, I come downstairs to finally do something with the machine. There is no display on the VFD screen and I can’t get the the spindle to kick on. The VFD box has a red ring around the button. The emergency button has a white ring around it. Is this thing hosed or is it user error? Like I said I’ve nearly never used this thing so I may not have something set properly but last time I used it it worked. i’m a little frustrated because this thing was $700+. Anybody have any ideas?

Was in fact user error. I thought the VFD was turned on. I sent a picture to Chat GPT and it identified that the light will turn on on the VFD even when there the power isnt turned on.

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Based on your first post it would be a very good idea to review all of you initial startup material to re-familiarize yourself with the machine and interfaces for your own safety as well as the machines.

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I concur. I’ll do that

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