Would the Gcode put out by MM support this hardware

MillMage Hardware Compatibility
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It depends on the controller that’s processing the Gcode.

This device doesn’t understand any Gcode.

It has analogue inputs connected to two relays, switching the AC power outlets on top on and off.

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The “Analog Signal Input” needs to be connected to whichever pin on your CNC controller goes high when it receives the respective Gcode command.

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Sure, I didn’t mean to intend that this device interprets GCode. I didn’t know if anyone within MM have tried this or similar intention relays to control a conventional trim router. But I do understand your point - if a spindle is properly turned on and off there isn’t any reason why this device shouldn’t work too. Thanks.

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I hope I didn’t insult you with that!

Absolutely. I know at least some of us have done similar things with relays. Turning on and off a (Makita) palm router or a shop vac will work great. Just be aware that most of these electrical appliances don’t work with PWM, and you need to set the speed manually.

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For the additional $40 you are basically getting 2 outlets and a box.

  1. Laser a box from Boxes.py
  2. duplex outlet
  3. 2-relay module w/Hi-Lo input jumper
  4. wiring
  5. $10-$15 net cost.
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That’s a brilliant project idea!

I like this “Electronics Box” Boxes.py template: https://boxes.hackerspace-bamberg.de/ElectronicsBox?language=en

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