Episode 037: Ten Shapeoko Performance Upgrades!

In this episode I run through the ten upgrades I've applied to my Shapeoko CNC to squeeze more Performance, Rigidity, and Accuracy from the machine producing better quality products, faster.

Products Used in the Upgrades:

Wheel Dust Covers / Dust Shoe Kits:
http://shop.diy.engineering

Design Models:
http://Thingiverse.diy.engineering

Eccentric Nuts:
https://amzn.to/2Yh2dwM

Delrin Double V-Wheels:
https://amzn.to/2YNReJo

Proximity Switches:
http://bit.ly/2VsF3T5

Z-Axis / HDZ:
https://shop.carbide3d.com/collections/accessories/products/shapeoko-z-plus?variant=31524471078973

2.2kw Spindle + VFD (110v):
https://amzn.to/2PqTSjM

Koolance Fluid:
https://amzn.to/2GFfGFv

Radiator:
https://amzn.to/2KVpmzM

Temp Meter:
https://amzn.to/2IFKtEq

Fluid Reservoir:
https://amzn.to/2GuiIej

Fan Control Board:
https://amzn.to/2KYyAey

12v Power supply:
https://amzn.to/2VoVksc

12-5v converter:
https://amzn.to/2GCShmK

Swiftech Pump:
https://amzn.to/2L0itNQ

Cooling Fans:
https://amzn.to/2UyqEjW

Cooling Fluid Line:
https://amzn.to/2ID4oE3

Air / Water Mister:
https://amzn.to/2IDEnV2

Air Line:
https://amzn.to/2Gun99c

Mister Fluid Line:
https://amzn.to/2GGxC2I

Air Pump:
https://amzn.to/2Pplu8X

Drip Pan (for shapeoko XL):
https://amzn.to/2PsQW6a

Stream Deck Control Panel:
https://amzn.to/2L14pn7

My Stream Deck Configuration:
http://bit.ly/2IEdIYi

Emergency Switch:
https://amzn.to/2GDxNLR

Arduino Mini Pro (for switch):
https://amzn.to/2vj2aRt

VFD Connections:
Spindle Pins: 1=U,2=V,3=W, 4=Gnd
(if direction reversed, swap any two wires (1,2, or 3)
Carbide Motion Control board to VFD:
PWM = VI
GND = ACM

(more info available upon request)

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Music:
Joakim Karud - intro