Section 6: Spindle and VFD Installation • May 2, 2016
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Mounting the 16” VFD
The 16” VFD mounts to the top and bottom set of holes in
the middle leg of the ShopBot gantry tools with the VFD
1000 mounting kit.
Mount the VFD straps.
Use a 1/4-20x3/4 at head screw in the middle hole of the VFD mount-
ing strap and the upper left hole on the front middle leg of the ShopBot.
Attach securely with 1/4” at washer and 1/4” nylock nut. Repeat this
step on the lowest set of holes on the leg with the second strap.
Install two 1/4-20x3/4” button head screws button head screws, 1/4”
at washers and 1/4” nylock nuts on the bottom bracket.
Install the VFD.
Slide the VFD onto the bottom bracket screws, and install two 1/4-20x3/4”
button head screws through the upper holes of the VFD. Secure VFD with
two 1/4” at washers and 1/4” nylock nuts. Secure all nuts.
Leave VFD cables neatly in place until routing and wiring in Section 8.