Spindle motor calmp Plans

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Maslow #126 Checkn in !!!

I am about to re work my sled(THE TINY SQUARE ONE!), i’m on the hunt for: Rigid Router Spindle Clamp suggestions.
also…
Can a Maslow 1, GEN 1 ver:1.26 Run the following stepper motor: 17HS2408 ( 17HS2408 NEMA 17 Compatible Stepper Motor) ?

***NOTE: Router in shop getting : full new case(#1), lead screw, clip(you know the drill!), new brushes for motor! 850 hours total run hours! ( Lifetime Warranty still working! ) but it way overdue for a bungee upgrade! :slight_smile:

Essentially this will be a thumb finder and chisel project! while my router is in the shop!

Thanks in advance TEAM !
1…2…3…SAWDUST !!! :slight_smile:

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No, it can’t

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the maslow in general used DC motors with gearboxes and encoders, not steppers.
IT needs to have motors that are resistant be being back-driven so that it
doesn’t lose position when power to the motors is turned off.

David Lang

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Would a stepper motor work as a replacement for the z motor since the z motor needs to be zeroed every time and there is no need to hold position when power is off? If so, would this be more accurate? Does firmware support it?

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no, the Z is the same, both in software and in the motor controller. I’ve
advocated that a stepper Z should be made an option, but so far that has not
been implemented by anyone

David Lang

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It would be a good option but would require some code-ninja skills. Would it require a homing sequence every power up? Would an encoder on the stepper be desired/required?

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I would not look for homing (other than the same zero detection we support now).

As for homing, with the variable amount of stick-out from the bit, any homing
would be the exact same zero detection mechanism that we support now. The Z axis
doesn’t get the forces on it that the main motors do, so it’s not likely to
shift when the system if off.

thanks to 3d printers, there are a LOT of stepper based Z axis available out
there. many aren’t big enough for a full sized router, but they scale nicely and
there are heavier duty ones available fairly cheaply.

David Lang

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Here’s my trick

  • Set the tool stickout on the router to 1.125
  • Set ZERO
  • From here on, if all of your tools stick out of the router at 1.125, then your Zero will always be set!.
    ( This causes Massive wear on the Router )

…and yes I am upgrading to the Meticulous Z Axis, and the linear guide set i ordered came with the motor !
( 3d Printer Guide Rail Sets T8 Lead Screw + Linear Shaft 8mm + Kp08 Sk8 Sc8uu+ Nut Housing + 1pc Coupling + 17hs2408 Step Motor - Linear Guides - AliExpress )

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curious about the massive wear on the router… perhaps if you are cutting full depth every time. I was under the impression that the router brushes will wear out before the bearings.

Do you not have a z motor already?

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The Heavy Wear were on the main body:

  • The inner Groove/Slot were the guide pin runs on
  • The Hole where the Lead Screw runs through, almost broke through.

Router brushes were added in because I was nice to the Service Tech, and asked for a full overhaul on my router if they didn’t mind!

Yeah I do have a Z axis motor already, …as stated, I did receive a motor when I ordered the linear set, unknowingly, and was checking with “My TEAM” ! to see if there was any hope for it !