New CLSM Kit install questions

Hello all. I received my closed-loop stepper motor kit I ordered. I have gone through the instructions on making the changes and they seem to be easy enough to follow. I will be making the change during the holidays when I am off work.

I am wondering if there is anything that I need to do on the software side. Do I need to change anything in Vcarve, or is it just plug and play?

I also have LED lights attached to the SLB. Is the voltage the same coming off the SLB-EXT, or do I need different LEDs? I looked through the AltMill section of the SLB-EXT, and I didn’t find anything on this.

I also have the spindle set up on my LongMill. Do I have to do anything with that and the SLB-EXT?

Thank you for all your wisdom on this.

Hey @dam4,

Congrats on getting the clsm upgrade kit and enjoy the install process. No changes to be made in your CAM/CAD software like Vcarve. Just run the macro to tweak your gSender settings and you are good to go. The SLB and SLB - EXT are the exact same except for their motor/motor drivers and power input voltage. So in other words, you should be good to go if you have your LED already setup on your SLB. Same with the spindle!

Plug and Play away my friend!

Cheers,
Stephen

Thank you for clarifying this.

I just want to make sure I don’t have to set up the spindle in gSender. Since I already have the spindle set up in gSender I don’t need to have to re-set it up for the SLB-EXT. I just want to get my head around it.

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