Brother TC-211

it seems there are analgue versions as well, but im having a hard time figuring out model numbers. the nearest i can gather is the "DN/C" devicenet model supports "everything". but im not sure thats right either.

it does seem to support sin/cos for feedback, but, those seem to be dedicated drive models.

so, basically, i think you can use them, i just have no idea what model youd need!

No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationok, i got it. the model with no suffix - 2098-DSD-005 - is the basic model that takes both analogue and step and direction. on 230 single phase, this will feed up to 500w continuous, and likely work with all 3 of your axes. or your spindle, youd want 2098-DSD-020 wihch supports up to 2000w continuous, also single phase 220v. these take incremental encoders and sin cos resolvers. we have never figured out if the toshibas are sin cos though.

if it has an SE suffix, thats sercos ONLY, and you dont want that. if it has DN on the end, this is devicenet AND analogue and step and direction. so you can use this, but dont pay extra money. models labelled HV are 400v 3 phase. models labeled X i dont know what they are. they seem to have no differences between the regular ones.

literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/gr...2098-in003_-en-p.pdf

heres someone with 5 for cheap with free fedex shipping. i guess it cant hurt too much to try one out.

mblaszkiewicz do you have scanned wiring diagrams or other documentation for Brother TC211 ? I just bought one for fitting Linuxcnc on it, and have only "programming" manual.

Iscanned the pages in this forum for the controller. The x y z limit switches are in the middle of the bar life number30 on the bottom of the cabinet. I could never figure out the toll changer. Btw I lost the machine when I lost the house so I can't go look. I tried to sell it but no luck then ran out of time.

Sorry to hear that you lost your machine, I will start my own thread next week when the work on machine starts.

There is a lot of info in the beginning of this thread. I was able to control the machine with it cutting any wires. It was always able to go back to original condition. If you have specific questions just ask.