CNC Emergency Stop Button Boxes

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This set of button boxes caters to large CNC machines, featuring an E-STOP for emergency situations. The spindle control allows power transmission to routers via a switchable power source and easily accessible stop button. Two other boxes connect to a PC for motion control on X, Y, and Z axes. Electronic components can be sourced from Altronics in Australia or comparable vendors, ensuring compatibility. Key parts include S3228 rocker switches with neon lights (square mounting, 27.5mm x 13.6mm), S0820 E-stop buttons (16mm diameter hole), and P8241 GPO outlets for flush mounting (requiring a 33.5mm circular hole and a 4.5mm offset hole). Box designs can be found at http://www.frag-den-spatz.de/shop/boxgenerator/boxdesigner.html, worth the $12 investment. Proper power and color settings are crucial, with engraved lines indicating installed part sizes. A 40W laser and 3mm MDF were used for cutting at 10mm/sec speed and 45% power, while vector engraving was done at 60mm/sec speed and 10% power. Final touches, such as text coloring with a red sharpie, enhance the appearance for potential future use.