Revision History:
12/10/20 - First Release (QR)
12/17/20 - Added BB reinstallation and changed some wording (QR)
2/2/21 - Added details about “Safety” and “I2C” connections (QR)
5/21/21 - Added images about “Safety” and “I2C” connections (MR)
9/21/21 - Added PicoFlex disconnecting video (MR)
10/21/22 - Added Kinetic Control Spindle High Voltage check and change videos (CK)
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In the case that the main circuit board needs to be replaced on a Pocket NC V2 series machine, it is best to follow the steps below to ensure proper removal and installation.
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Step 3: Remove the Main Board
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Depending on the age of the machine, this value may need to be changed. V2-10 machines should have a value of 2.7888 and V2-50 machines should have a value of 3.3572. To check and change the spindle voltage, follow the steps in the videos below.
Checking spindle voltage value for Kinetic Control:
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Checking spindle voltage value for Legacy Software:
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If the SPINDLE_HIGH_VOLTAGE field does not show up under the POCKETNC section on your machine, it is likely that the value needs to be changed. (If at any point in LinuxCNC it asks for a username or password, enter “default” for both).
Changing spindle voltage value for Kinetic Control:
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Changing spindle voltage value for Legacy Software:
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