Planning - Bridgeport Interact 1 linuxCNC Retrofit

Andy,

No I dont think it will be easy to replace. Im hoping it will be Im not sure how Im going to tackle this particular problem until I tear into it I guess.

Any suggested reading you can advise with motors similar to mine that show the "guts" so I can get an idea how the tach and encoder fit together. I would assume the encoder is in the end plate and the tach is closer to the interior to allow me room to install another encoder.??

I have attached a picture under the wiring plate. (well the guy took the pic for me:) )

How do I go about getting my hands on this developmental board in the USA? I'm assuming I would have to contact the company directly and try to get my hand on that board? iC-MG EVAL MG1D

EDIT: after being on IRC I now belive using the IDP101 solution for converting signals will be the best solution. I need to study up on this board.

www.ebay.com/itm/Heidenhain-Encoder-PCB-...:g:Rs0AAOSwKPNTxo2r\

Also using DIN mounted 12v Relays
www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-of-6-Wago-788-304-D...b:g:OFgAAOSwd4tUEfux

I do like the idea of solid state relays. I can push up to 300ma 10+- volts to activate the relay. I wonder if the solid state relays require more than that. I'll have to look into it.

Alright!

I am pulling the "trigger" tomorrow I bring my Bridgeport Series 1 Interact 1 home with me!
Wish me good luck and I hope I don't drop the damn thing on the journey

Andy,

I hope to use solid-state relays, would be nice - but finding non-china relays may prove difficult and/or very expensive from my limited searching. Any relay's that you would suggest (model#'s?)

Alright i purchased this interact 1 mill. I have it at the house. It's still on the trailer but I have to find a way to unload it. I'll post pictures tomorrow!

So I will have to remove the spindle motor to fit under a 7 ft garage door. I have plenty of space in my garage ceiling. 15ft?

Anyone with advise that has had to remove components to fit under a garage door?

If I wanted to remove the head from this machine. Just the upper portion. Do I need to just remove these four bolts? How is the quill interface? Just a dog gear right?

So disconnect the motor power supply and exterior attachments - hoses ect. Then remove the four bolts in the picture and will the motor and gearbox assembly come out as one pice?

Leaving the main bolts (large ones horizontal) in place. I'm trying to split it for clearance purposes.

Decided not to split the head. I will be removing the entire head unit as one piece, including the motor! All components, oil, air and wiring has been removed/disassembled . After I get this into the garage I'll reinstall the head and start to rewire all I had to remove.