# PwnCNC ATC System **URL:** https://forum.pwncnc.com/c/spindle-and-atc/pwncnc-atc-system/19.md [Latest](https://forum.pwncnc.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.pwncnc.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.pwncnc.com/tags.md) --- ## [ATC System - Shipping Timetable](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/atc-system-shipping-timetable/416)
**Author:** [@Daniel](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/Daniel)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2024, 8:51pm UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/atc-system-shipping-timetable/416 "2024-04-27T20:51:07Z")
Releasing a brand new product to the market can be a scary thing. There are so many unknowns once the product is in customer hands that can cause a whole lot of head and heart aches as well as lost sleep. Our entire … --- ## [About the PwnCNC ATC System category](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/about-the-pwncnc-atc-system-category/50)
**Author:** [@Daniel](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/Daniel)\ **Replies:** 0
This is where you can discuss anything and everything having to do with the ATC System. --- ## [Adding our new Tool-Cups onto my onyx Dominator Pro](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/adding-our-new-tool-cups-onto-my-onyx-dominator-pro/3708)
**Author:** [@Daniel](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/Daniel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2026, 8:22pm UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/adding-our-new-tool-cups-onto-my-onyx-dominator-pro/3708 "2026-05-16T20:22:57Z")
Installing new Tool-Cups onto my onyx Dominator Pro @ home. I’ll have to pull the tool-forks bar off for a while… I can’t run without dust collection anymore! Maybe if I can get an automatic-boot installed, i’ll reins… --- ## [Ok - another PE dumb question - single metric dial edition](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/ok-another-pe-dumb-question-single-metric-dial-edition/3704)
**Author:** [@gofertpc](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/gofertpc)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 7:16am UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/ok-another-pe-dumb-question-single-metric-dial-edition/3704 "2026-05-13T07:16:35Z")
I have the single dial type PE. The gauge is in kgf/cm2 format. Everything I’ve read talks psi. I have 100 PSI at the compressor and the dryer. What number should I be looking for when pressing the MTC button? I am … --- ## [New Tool-Holder concepts](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/new-tool-holder-concepts/3698)
**Author:** [@Daniel](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/Daniel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 12:53pm UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/new-tool-holder-concepts/3698 "2026-05-12T12:53:47Z")
Work-in-Progress - These are a concept I’m working on for our Dominator Pro at the warehouse. Extra-tall tool-racks that easily accommodate the PwnBoot without damaging the bristles. The idea is each tool is numbered i… --- ## [How to unlock other VFD parameters](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/how-to-unlock-other-vfd-parameters/3678)
**Author:** [@adam2740](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/adam2740)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 10:30pm UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/how-to-unlock-other-vfd-parameters/3678 "2026-03-16T22:30:33Z")
Hi, Context: I had some VFD errors, which I believe were low voltage issues (that I believe I fixed), and the machine kept running after the spindle stopped, which obviously is not good, so I’m trying to prevent that fr… --- ## [High Density ATC Rack](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/high-density-atc-rack/3578)
**Author:** [@MikeXYZ](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/MikeXYZ)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 12:51pm UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/high-density-atc-rack/3578 "2026-01-12T12:51:14Z")
Just finished a second iteration of my ATC rack. Turned out great. Thought I’d share to help inspire others! Strap yourself in because there’s a lot going on here! This one is made from thick aluminum plates and HDPE p… --- ## [ATC Install Problem. Flashing green light in PE](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/atc-install-problem-flashing-green-light-in-pe/3621)
**Author:** [@danp](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/danp)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 1:28am UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/atc-install-problem-flashing-green-light-in-pe/3621 "2026-01-02T01:28:30Z")
Just installed the ATC and cannot get it to work. There is a flashing green light inside the PE. Anyone know what that would mean? I sent an email to support but haven’t heard back yet. --- ## [Broken wire on top of ATC spindle](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/broken-wire-on-top-of-atc-spindle/3571)
**Author:** [@Loopback77](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/Loopback77)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2025, 8:38pm UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/broken-wire-on-top-of-atc-spindle/3571 "2025-11-05T20:38:55Z")
I started to get Error 12 last night. I contacted support and they told me to first check for continuity in the power cables. I found two broken wires at the point where they enter the top of the spindle. Is this a repa… --- ## [ATC is not allowing change of tools](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/atc-is-not-allowing-change-of-tools/3516)
**Author:** [@Anthony](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/Anthony)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2025, 11:35pm UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/atc-is-not-allowing-change-of-tools/3516 "2025-09-13T23:35:28Z")
I purchased the ATC with a 220 water-cooled spindle. The spindle was not letting go or pickup the tool when I used the t\_m6 command in MIDI. I have received a replacement pneumatic box. We’ve swapped them out and there’… --- ## [Masso 5.09 and ATC. Use at own risk](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/masso-5-09-and-atc-use-at-own-risk/2701)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2025, 5:46pm UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/masso-5-09-and-atc-use-at-own-risk/2701 "2025-05-27T17:46:27Z")
I don’t know if its a fluke, a me problem or a Masso problem… But after upgrading to 5.09, while in linear tool change 2, it completely skipped the tool change and proceeded to go to the tool path which would have easily… --- ## [ATC Dropping tool early](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/atc-dropping-tool-early/3123)
**Author:** [@dbdunagan](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/dbdunagan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2025, 4:10pm UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/atc-dropping-tool-early/3123 "2025-05-27T16:10:44Z")
I’m sure this is something I’ve done wrong or not configured properly. The problem is when I run the t#m6 command the spindle rises to the specified height (5.0496), moves to the tool holder Y position (T1: 4.3140), low… --- ## [Recommended dust boot for your ATC on a OF Z20](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/recommended-dust-boot-for-your-atc-on-a-of-z20/806)
**Author:** [@Dalcoe](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/Dalcoe)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/recommended-dust-boot-for-your-atc-on-a-of-z20/806 "2025-05-14T18:49:01Z")
I ordered a Onefinity Elite Foreman with the Z20 slider and a PwnCNC 2.2Kw ATC spindle. Does anyone have a suggested dust boot system? I ordered the OF “Suck It Pro and PWN CNC v8” dust boot kit combo, but have no idea… --- ## [Tool Changer Help!](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/tool-changer-help/2980)
**Author:** [@Wood](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/Wood)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2025, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/tool-changer-help/2980 "2025-04-10T16:20:49Z")
When I use the additional port on the P.E the tool n dust port both stop working I currently have my additional port controlling my atc dust boot but now I can’t get tools changes in manual mode (haven’t trued any othe… --- ## [ATC on shapeoko 5 Pro](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/atc-on-shapeoko-5-pro/2831)
**Author:** [@Miasmictruth](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/Miasmictruth)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2025, 7:23pm UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/atc-on-shapeoko-5-pro/2831 "2025-03-20T19:23:56Z")
Hi I have a Shapeoko 5 Pro with the 65mm vfd spindle, I have just stumbled on this system by chance as I have been trying to figure out how to add tool changing to my 5 pro for some time. Is there any videos or document… --- ## [PwnCNC Spindle Wrong Direction](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/pwncnc-spindle-wrong-direction/2247)
**Author:** [@67\_fastblack](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/67_fastblack)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2024, 12:10pm UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/pwncnc-spindle-wrong-direction/2247 "2024-10-30T12:10:22Z")
Hi @Chris , I tried responding to your comment but the forum says since I am a new user I can only reply to a thread a max of 3 times so I cannot reply there. Hence the new post. Sorry for the delay, been out of the c… --- ## [ATC DustBoot Compatibility](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/atc-dustboot-compatibility/2096)
**Author:** [@Wood](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/Wood)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 1:23am UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/atc-dustboot-compatibility/2096 "2024-09-10T01:23:16Z")
Greeting all Fellow Onefinity Elite Forman Owner with a PwnCnc Atc spindle. Curious one what DustBoot is recommended or works well. I’ll be using the flush mounted tool holders along the x axis --- ## [Need help understanding auto vs manual tool changes](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/need-help-understanding-auto-vs-manual-tool-changes/1566)
**Author:** [@hobbes443](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/hobbes443)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 10:17pm UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/need-help-understanding-auto-vs-manual-tool-changes/1566 "2024-08-02T22:17:30Z")
Hello, let me preface this with I have lots of experience with the Buildbotics version of the OnefinityCNC, and a basic working knowledge of the Masso controller as I’ve only recently upgraded to the Elite. So I’ve gone … --- ## [Successful tool change at last](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/successful-tool-change-at-last/1055)
**Author:** [@Mrd](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/Mrd)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 1:40am UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/successful-tool-change-at-last/1055 "2024-07-15T01:40:49Z")
This is a short video of my setup for tool changes…fortunately you weren’t around for all the swearing and failed attempts to get to this point. I liked this setup, but had no idea what was involved. --- ## [Auxiliary air on pe](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/auxiliary-air-on-pe/990)
**Author:** [@Mrd](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/Mrd)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2024, 3:07pm UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/auxiliary-air-on-pe/990 "2024-06-19T15:07:51Z")
Is it possible to access this connection or is it there for future expansion? --- ## [MTC button is not working... KB looked at](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/mtc-button-is-not-working-kb-looked-at/1545)
**Author:** [@hobbes443](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/hobbes443)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2024, 7:15am UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/mtc-button-is-not-working-kb-looked-at/1545 "2024-05-30T07:15:41Z")
Hello, I have just finished installation of the ATC system on my 1F Elite. Moving to this from a router has been a steep learning curve, but I think (thought) I had it all working. Turns out the MTC button isn’t working … --- ## [ATC Malfunctioning](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/atc-malfunctioning/1443)
**Author:** [@markcthomassr](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/markcthomassr)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2024, 2:10pm UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/atc-malfunctioning/1443 "2024-05-18T14:10:29Z")
Issue 1. How do I get my bits to change automatically? Do I need to group the different toolpaths in Aspire? Issue 2. When one file completes, the spindle returns to where the tool setter is, but the spindle is not hi… --- ## [Tool spacing fixture](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/tool-spacing-fixture/1058)
**Author:** [@Mrd](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/Mrd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2024, 12:09am UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/tool-spacing-fixture/1058 "2024-03-29T00:09:11Z")
I did the math, divided it out, and cut this out on my laser. Made quick work of getting those tool locations. I just loosened the screws on the clips and retightend them after moving, rinse and repeat 9 times. No adjust… --- ## [ATC Tool in spindle not detected](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/atc-tool-in-spindle-not-detected/1009)
**Author:** [@Mrd](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/Mrd)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2024, 5:51pm UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/atc-tool-in-spindle-not-detected/1009 "2024-03-24T17:51:44Z")
So my tool changes are running perfectly until the very end. Tool changer input 2 is not going high to indicate a tool present. M10/11 is working and the tool is clamping. Manual tool changes are fine. I have no clue wha… --- ## [ATC Install Video](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/atc-install-video/919)
**Author:** [@Jeff](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/Jeff)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2024, 5:12pm UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/atc-install-video/919 "2024-03-11T17:12:43Z")
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipxVz9ytfrA) --- ## [ATC tool change ideaa](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/atc-tool-change-ideaa/723)
**Author:** [@Mrd](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/Mrd)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2024, 11:59pm UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/atc-tool-change-ideaa/723 "2024-02-22T23:59:05Z")
I used PWNCNC 1 1/2" riser blocks to raise the elite up. I used a torque wrench and 1/4-20 bolts to secure it through a 3" torsion box. I used the probe to adjust the tension of the bolts by measuring the difference a… --- ## [Pneumatics Enclosure Assembly in Full Swing](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/pneumatics-enclosure-assembly-in-full-swing/607)
**Author:** [@Daniel](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/Daniel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2024, 3:29pm UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/pneumatics-enclosure-assembly-in-full-swing/607 "2024-02-10T15:29:33Z")
We’re disappointed with the ATC motor delivery delays… but we’ve taken this time to move our PE assembly into full production mode. --- ## [Production Update 1/31](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/production-update-1-31/519)
**Author:** [@Daniel](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/Daniel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2024, 3:04pm UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/production-update-1-31/519 "2024-02-02T15:04:08Z")
I’ve got dozen or so PE’s flayed out in bins that are ready for intensive testing and validation. Everything from pressure tests to electronics… It takes me approximately 30min to build from bin to finished PE ready … --- ## [Prototype 1 of our Test Harness for the Pneumatics Enclosure](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/prototype-1-of-our-test-harness-for-the-pneumatics-enclosure/423)
**Author:** [@Daniel](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/Daniel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 8:43pm UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/prototype-1-of-our-test-harness-for-the-pneumatics-enclosure/423 "2024-01-22T20:43:57Z")
Nobody said the first prototype of a testing harness has to be pretty. Love these wago connectors… makes throwing together proofs like this really fast and easy. Through an unfortunate wiring mistake, I had magic smo… --- ## [PwnCNC's very first Production ATC Motor has shipped!](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/pwncncs-very-first-production-atc-motor-has-shipped/56)
**Author:** [@Daniel](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/Daniel)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2024, 8:49pm UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/pwncncs-very-first-production-atc-motor-has-shipped/56 "2024-01-21T20:49:09Z")
G-Penny is shipping our first batch of ATC motors and here’s the first one off their production line! It’s so pretty! [Next page](https://forum.pwncnc.com/c/spindle-and-atc/pwncnc-atc-system/19.md?page=1)