PDA

View Full Version : Control Box Issue



phil_o
10-04-2011, 08:01 AM
I have a Benchtop Shopbot PRT with a 4G upgrade Approx. 5 years old. Lately I've only been using it about once a week. Sometimes when I push the button to turn on the control box it doesn't "turn on". I can hear a sound that I recognize as the steppers getting power but the green light on the control box does not light up. Then the Shopbot software will only run in preview mode. I've found that if I wait a while, maybe an hour, I don't have a specific time, it will start up properly.
I'm guessing that something in the control box needs attention -cleaning, tightening, adjusting. any clues as to what I should look for would be greatly appreciated.

Phil

jimboy
10-04-2011, 11:07 PM
Have you check out the switch. My control box switch was not making complete contact. I replace it and works like a charm.
Jim

myxpykalix
10-04-2011, 11:54 PM
if i was you, when i'm not using it i would shut off the control box. i think that would sove your problems