# New control box in progress **URL:** \ **Category:** 🧰 CNC Setup\ **Created:** [December 27, 2019, 5:53am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/new-control-box-in-progress/428 "2019-12-27T05:53:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![David](https://forum.sienci.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/aeb1de/32.png) [@David](https://forum.sienci.com/u/David)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2019, 5:53am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/new-control-box-in-progress/428/1 "2019-12-27T05:53:17Z")
> **[Onshape](https://cad.onshape.com/documents/4a032d38229a5e4fdfc29ad2/w/3fdd62166f15b2bca45b86dd/e/76713fef2f3d04737acac6ce)** > > Sign in to Onshape, the #1 fastest growing CAD system in the world with over 4 million users. Still in progress. Printing my first try now, but my printer is giving me fits. ![controlbox](https://forum.sienci.com/uploads/default/original/1X/548d7206bcc81972363336cf885f8f051e176b4f.png) ---
**Author:** ![David](https://forum.sienci.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/aeb1de/32.png) [@David](https://forum.sienci.com/u/David)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2019, 1:51pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/new-control-box-in-progress/428/2 "2019-12-27T13:51:38Z")
We’ll, as usual nothing is ever easy. Looks like I’ve got my first major 3d printer problem, so I get to learn how to deal with this today. ![IMG_20191227_074549](https://forum.sienci.com/uploads/default/original/1X/699c2079e9d3055ada09ae76c7fc81e941892db0.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![chrismakesstuff](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/chrismakesstuff/32/10759_2.png) [@chrismakesstuff](https://forum.sienci.com/u/chrismakesstuff)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2019, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/new-control-box-in-progress/428/3 "2019-12-28T19:27:29Z")
Best of luck @David! Looks like some extrusion issues ---
**Author:** ![David](https://forum.sienci.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/aeb1de/32.png) [@David](https://forum.sienci.com/u/David)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2019, 1:05am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/new-control-box-in-progress/428/4 "2019-12-29T01:05:57Z")
Okay, it’s finally done. Ran out of grey filament, but we got the job done. Turned out to be a bit of a pain to wire up with some stiff, old wire I’ve had stashed for a while. I mostly did this because my vacuum system is enclosed in the base, so I wanted a convenient switch for it. And of course raspberry pis don’t have a power switch, so that and the e-stop are nice too. ![IMG_20191228_183822](https://forum.sienci.com/uploads/default/original/1X/d76b41f12c48e37302a1654141d783881855b673.jpeg) ![IMG_20191228_183834](https://forum.sienci.com/uploads/default/original/1X/513aa53435324be2c4f2ac3975d1dfeff924aa22.jpeg) ![IMG_20191228_183329](https://forum.sienci.com/uploads/default/original/1X/e7b180aff167cbe5e7cfc5d61ed9e7f8b2c5e1a6.jpeg) ![IMG_20191228_183313](https://forum.sienci.com/uploads/default/original/1X/4170f24042d8d44a52798e91f51fbf4af5430972.jpeg) As promised, links to the switches: > **[mxuteuk 1 NC 22mm Red Mushroom Self-Locking Emergency eStop Push Button Switch...](https://www.amazon.com/mxuteuk-Choose-Emergency-Button-Mushroom/dp/B0952T2WCJ)** > > This switch Push to stop and lock, twist to reset. The switches are structured compactly and operated quickly and gently. For emergency stop in industry with the conspicuous red mushroom cap. > **[12 Pcs SPST Snap-in ON-OFF 2 Pin Snap Rocker Boat Switch Black AC 250V 15A 125V...](https://www.amazon.com/Rocker-Switch-Household-Appliances-MXRS/dp/B07MYC21GJ)** > > 12 Pcs SPST Snap-in ON-OFF 2 Pin Snap Rocker Boat Switch Black AC 250V 15A 125V 20A For Car Auto Boat Household Appliances By MXRS: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific The files for the box are share in OnShape. I’m considering putting the stls on Thingiverse, but right now I can’t be arsed. ---
**Author:** ![GregsReinventions](https://forum.sienci.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/57b2e6/32.png) [@GregsReinventions](https://forum.sienci.com/u/GregsReinventions)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2019, 4:19am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/new-control-box-in-progress/428/5 "2019-12-29T04:19:03Z")
Awesome work but please tell me you didn’t put your machine and table in front of your electrical box? That is not good if that is the case. ---
**Author:** ![David](https://forum.sienci.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/aeb1de/32.png) [@David](https://forum.sienci.com/u/David)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2019, 6:44am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/new-control-box-in-progress/428/6 "2019-12-29T06:44:40Z")
Don’t fear for my electrical box, Greg. It’s easily accessible the way it is, but the whole bench is on casters so it moves out the way. ---
**Author:** ![GregsReinventions](https://forum.sienci.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/57b2e6/32.png) [@GregsReinventions](https://forum.sienci.com/u/GregsReinventions)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2019, 2:59pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/new-control-box-in-progress/428/7 "2019-12-29T14:59:18Z")
Ok good to know Nice you can move it around. ---
**Author:** ![mikecmp](https://forum.sienci.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/7ab992/32.png) [@mikecmp](https://forum.sienci.com/u/mikecmp)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2019, 3:30pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/new-control-box-in-progress/428/8 "2019-12-29T15:30:33Z")
@David I’m curious - for all the 120V AC wiring, did you use Romex and conduit under the table? or at least contain the wires in conduit? If you hadn’t, might be a good idea. ---
**Author:** ![David](https://forum.sienci.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/aeb1de/32.png) [@David](https://forum.sienci.com/u/David)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2019, 5:50pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/new-control-box-in-progress/428/9 "2019-12-29T17:50:21Z")
Mike, I ran 12 gauge THHN stranded wire though the torsion box table. It’s not in a conduit, but it is completely enclosed in the wood box and I used bushings where it goes through holes, and everywhere it touches a wood edge, the edge is rounded over and smoothed. I know THHN is not allowed for exposed work, but I thought it would be OK in a wood raceway. Is that not correct? Please forgive my ignorance. Clearly, I have just enough electrical knowledge to get myself in trouble. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![CRD](https://forum.sienci.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/b9bd4f/32.png) [@CRD](https://forum.sienci.com/u/CRD)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2019, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/new-control-box-in-progress/428/10 "2019-12-29T18:39:32Z")
David I doubt that is to code even if the risk is very low. The risk is that any arcing could set the plywood on fire. Maybe you can insert some PVC conduit through the torsion box. ---
**Author:** ![mikecmp](https://forum.sienci.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/7ab992/32.png) [@mikecmp](https://forum.sienci.com/u/mikecmp)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2019, 6:43pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/new-control-box-in-progress/428/11 "2019-12-29T18:43:14Z")
I think you technically are supposed to run that in conduit, but I would not worry too much - the conduit is to protect the wires from damage, if the torsion box they are in is sealed uff and they are safe, you will likely have no problems. if the wires are subject to wear, or rodents, etc then you might want to install them through conduit. I am not an electrical engineer so if you are worried about it, consult the NEC book or an electrician 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![GregsReinventions](https://forum.sienci.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/57b2e6/32.png) [@GregsReinventions](https://forum.sienci.com/u/GregsReinventions)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2019, 7:55pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/new-control-box-in-progress/428/12 "2019-12-29T19:55:55Z")
I did not mean to reply to CRD alone. I meant this to be a general reply sorry PVC in that situation is to code either screws will go right through it. Metal conduit is the only way to do it if you can. However if it is inside a full opening in a torsion box then there is no fear of hitting the wire with a screw then Who cares. The cable is in its own jacket and its mechanically protected its safe. ---
**Author:** ![CRD](https://forum.sienci.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/b9bd4f/32.png) [@CRD](https://forum.sienci.com/u/CRD)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2019, 12:13pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/new-control-box-in-progress/428/13 "2019-12-30T12:13:31Z")
Not to worry Greg. Were all just trying to help each other. I’m no code expert, that’s for sure. The electrical code if very strict, to the point of appearing absurd. But it’s the result of lots of crazy %$#\* happening over the years. If he does nothing the risk is very low indeed. PVC conduit provides further protection by containing the arc flash in the event of a short circuit and limits the amount of oxygen available. Metal conduit does the same thing with improved mechanical protection. The last option I can think of is armored cable. He could use the existing wire to fish it through the torsion box. All these options seem like overkill but if the machine is going to be left unattended while running I would choose one option and implement it. Your mileage may vary. ---
**Author:** ![Sanityfree](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/sanityfree/32/266_2.png) [@Sanityfree](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Sanityfree)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2019, 6:20pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/new-control-box-in-progress/428/14 "2019-12-30T18:20:52Z")
Link to the files on any platform? ---
**Author:** ![David](https://forum.sienci.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/aeb1de/32.png) [@David](https://forum.sienci.com/u/David)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2019, 6:35pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/new-control-box-in-progress/428/15 "2019-12-30T18:35:42Z")
The first post has the link to the onshape file. If that doesn’t work, or if you’d like it in another format, let me know. ---
**Author:** ![Sanityfree](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/sanityfree/32/266_2.png) [@Sanityfree](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Sanityfree)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2019, 6:46pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/new-control-box-in-progress/428/16 "2019-12-30T18:46:48Z")
If only I were literate… Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Sanityfree](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/sanityfree/32/266_2.png) [@Sanityfree](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Sanityfree)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2019, 6:50pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/new-control-box-in-progress/428/17 "2019-12-31T18:50:59Z")
Can I request a few modifications and a posting to thingiverse? Onshape and I aren’t cooperating so well right now. The modifications would be to replace the face panel with a blank solid panel so I can drill the round holes I need for my switches, and use my label maker or CNC to label as I need. I don’t have a Pi, so I don’t need a Pi switch. ---
**Author:** ![David](https://forum.sienci.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/aeb1de/32.png) [@David](https://forum.sienci.com/u/David)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2019, 7:13pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/new-control-box-in-progress/428/18 "2019-12-31T19:13:42Z")
Sure, I can do that. If you want to give me the dimensions for the holes you need and what labels you want, I could probably do that too. It might be late-ish tonight or possibly tomorrow. ---
**Author:** ![Sanityfree](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/sanityfree/32/266_2.png) [@Sanityfree](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Sanityfree)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2019, 7:40pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/new-control-box-in-progress/428/19 "2019-12-31T19:40:57Z")
The main power switch hole should be the same as yours. The other switches need 19mm round holes and should say lights, vac, spindle. Big picture, someday, I’ll have another rocker in there to open and close the enclosure, but I’ve got a lot to learn before that point. Maybe by then I can design my own box top… ---
**Author:** ![David](https://forum.sienci.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/aeb1de/32.png) [@David](https://forum.sienci.com/u/David)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2019, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/new-control-box-in-progress/428/20 "2019-12-31T20:18:55Z")
Had some extra time. See if this works [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4077356](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4077356) [Next page](https://forum.sienci.com/t/new-control-box-in-progress/428.md?page=2)