Atomstack Rotary Switch Support
Intro
FAQ
- How does Atomstack Rotary Switch work?
- When you want to use do flat engraving, put the switch in the Y position. When you want to do rotary work, move the switch to the R position. The final position, “-” does nothing.
- Will this work with rotary units from other manufacturers?
- Yup!
Software
No additional software required, this is purely hardware.
Installation for Pro, Ace, and Max type machines
- Power off machine
- Access the machine controller
- Unplug Y axis stepper motor cable from Y axis port on controller
- Pass the switch cable plug and switch connector marked “Y” through the hole in the controller housing (same hole the other wires are passing through)
- Install the switch cable plug into the Y axis port on controller
- Plug Y axis stepper motor into the switch cable connector marked “Y”
- Reassemble controller housing
- Using the included screws and T nuts, install the switch to the Atomstack frame in a place that it’s easily accessible but not in the way of the laser
- Plug rotary cable into remaining switch cable
- Using the two included cable clips, organize the cables so that they are out of the way and will not tangle with the laser
Installation for Unibody machines
- Power off machine
- Unplug Y axis stepper motor cable from Y axis port Atomstack controller
- Plug rotary switch cable into the Y axis port Atomstack controller
- Plug Y axis stepper motor into the switch cable connector marked “Y”
- Plug rotary cable into remaining switch cable
- Using the double sides adhesive, attached the switch housing to the Atomstack frame in a spot that is out of the way but easy to get at with you fingers.
- The bottom edge of the front frame rail is a good spot
- Using the two included cable clips, organize the cables so that they are out of the way and will not tangle with the Y stepper motor driveshaft
Common Atomstack Controllers
Troubleshooting
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