Master your VFD Spindle with GRBL Control | Ultimate Tutorial | TK Designs | 4K

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Hello Everyone! Thanks for watching. This video shows how to configure H100 series Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) controllers for automated start, stop and speed control on GRBL based CNC controller boards such as the SainSmart Prover XL 4030 series, and the FoxAlien Vasto Series Hobby CNCs.

Special Thanks to James Dean Designs for paving the way for me to make this video. His video is here:    • Spindle VFD setup part 2.0 - External...  

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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:20 Wiring the Control Box PWM Cable
02:28 Wiring the PWM Converter
03:25 Wiring the VFD
03:56 Program the VFD to external control
10:46 Testing Manual Control from GRBL
11:34 Testing RPM with Laser Tachometer
12:20 Final Thought on using F072 for amplifying spindle speed
12:48 Conclusion

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