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For the standalone controller, I built my own using Arduino as the processor. I can send you the Arduino code for it. You will need to determine which size motor would best fit your particular table, probably a NEMA 17 or 23
For my TIG welding rotary table (BTW my TIG welding talent is pretty atrocious), I bought this one on Amazon and did a few tweaks mainly beefing up the commutator arrangement for the work-clamp current flow, and replacing the speed potentiometer with a 10-turn pot for finer control
More stuff on it here:
Arduino Rotary Table for Dummies
Ive had a few people tell me that they like the project (http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/showthread.php?t=25783) but dont feel comfortable with the electronics. Ive been playing around to simplify it down to where I feel anyone who wants to could comfortably build the controller. With...
www.homemodelenginemachinist.com
For my TIG welding rotary table (BTW my TIG welding talent is pretty atrocious), I bought this one on Amazon and did a few tweaks mainly beefing up the commutator arrangement for the work-clamp current flow, and replacing the speed potentiometer with a 10-turn pot for finer control
More stuff on it here:
Cletus' Crossfire Build n Mods
Oh yes, he has good videos. Also, I look at this and weep!
forum.langmuirsystems.com
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