How to build a spaceship with Linuxcnc and a Mesa 7i76e

I've had in mind to do this for a long time. But here is a tutorial about how to start with a Mesa 7i76e


It covers all the basics:

Power connection,
Mesa IP address config
Connecting inputs - mechanical and proximity sensors
Connecting relays and triggering them with M3/M4 and M64/M65

There is still more to come.... but I thought 50 minutes was long enough.

But if you are just starting out, it will be the best 50 minutes you'll ever spend!

Very nice, thank you.

Very nice Rod - thankyou
Can you include a reference/URL to the (Norbert ?) connection diagram you mentioned?
Thanks

just google it or search on this forum for "my 7i76e connection sheet"

it's here

Fantastic introduction!

I have been foundering a bit as I have no experience with any of this electronics stuff and your video has provided some key fundamental insight. A question or two if I may... I think I understand that I can signal the turning on/off of 110V peripheral device such as a shop-vac using one of those electromagnetic power relays, correct? Question is, what size/type fly-back diode to be used? Are they sized for particular load (amps?).

Much appreciated.

Darryl