# PwnCNC Spindle System **URL:** https://forum.pwncnc.com/c/spindle-and-atc/pwncnc-spindle-system/20.md [Latest](https://forum.pwncnc.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.pwncnc.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.pwncnc.com/tags.md) --- ## [Spindle System - Shipping Timetable](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/spindle-system-shipping-timetable/62)
**Author:** [@Diana](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/Diana)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 12:14am UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/spindle-system-shipping-timetable/62 "2024-04-30T00:14:33Z")
Shipping spindle systems is a very important task we do here at PwnCNC. We want to keep everyone who has ordered well informed. We’ll keep this post updated as we work through spindle kit orders in our queue. Check ba… --- ## [About the PwnCNC Spindle System category](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/about-the-pwncnc-spindle-system-category/51)
**Author:** [@Daniel](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/Daniel)\ **Replies:** 0
--- ## [Stalled spindle, now have Error 12](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/stalled-spindle-now-have-error-12/3661)
**Author:** [@zwitchguitars](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/zwitchguitars)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 2:40pm UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/stalled-spindle-now-have-error-12/3661 "2026-08-11T14:40:00Z")
I have the PWNCNC ER20 110V spindle. I was using a 1/2" end mill on maple and stalled the spindle. Now when I try to re-run the GCODE, it will spin up to the desire RPM, then throw Err 12 and ramp down. Support gave me … --- ## [gSender 1.4.11 spindle will not turn](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/gsender-1-4-11-spindle-will-not-turn/2612)
**Author:** [@JTerdik](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/JTerdik)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2025, 1:01am UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/gsender-1-4-11-spindle-will-not-turn/2612 "2025-01-29T01:01:45Z")
I have the PwnCNC 2.2k water-cooled spindle and PwnCNC VFD on my Altmill. I’ve applied the recommended settings per Super Long Board - PwnCNC I can jog/move the spindle in X, Y, and Z directions but cannot get the spind… --- ## [Break-in / Warm Up Gcode and Chiller Alarm](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/break-in-warm-up-gcode-and-chiller-alarm/2262)
**Author:** [@Cecil](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/Cecil)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2024, 1:56am UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/break-in-warm-up-gcode-and-chiller-alarm/2262 "2024-11-02T01:56:41Z")
I have been using the Warm Up gcode supplied by PwnCNC. However, now I have added a chiller with a chiller alarm. The suggested use is to run the Warm Up gcode with the coolant supply OFF. However, if I turn the chiller … --- ## [Spindle power turns off while moving to next part](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/spindle-power-turns-off-while-moving-to-next-part/2226)
**Author:** [@Calbert](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/Calbert)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2024, 12:26am UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/spindle-power-turns-off-while-moving-to-next-part/2226 "2024-10-25T00:26:15Z")
My 1.5w spindle finishes cutting out a part then pulls up above the material and powers off on its way to cut out the next part. When it reaches the next part it plunges into the material before it is up to speed. --- ## [220v Power Cable](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/220v-power-cable/2222)
**Author:** [@DougO](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/DougO)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2024, 10:03am UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/220v-power-cable/2222 "2024-10-23T10:03:08Z")
Greetings, I have the “2.2kw 220v ER20 80mm 2-pole 400Hz Air-Cooled” Spindle System which came with a C13 to L6-20R power cable. My shop wall receptacles support NEMA 6-20R and NEMA 6-15R. I’m planning to buy a C13 to … --- ## [Clear air from 2.2kw water cooled spindle](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/clear-air-from-2-2kw-water-cooled-spindle/1988)
**Author:** [@MarkLasby](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/MarkLasby)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2024, 12:05am UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/clear-air-from-2-2kw-water-cooled-spindle/1988 "2024-08-24T00:05:42Z")
I finally got my 2.2 kw water cooled spindle running. Every time the spindle stops and the coolant pump stops a bunch of air bubbles up from the spindle into the discharge hose. The water flow is good while the coolant p… --- ## [Spindle lost programming or something?](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/spindle-lost-programming-or-something/1995)
**Author:** [@DLBailey1](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/DLBailey1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2024, 3:34pm UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/spindle-lost-programming-or-something/1995 "2024-08-20T15:34:15Z")
Started a new carve today and when I started the carve spindle speed just went to 2150 rpm’s. I have the 220v water cooled spindle kit working on the elite foreman cnc. I checked Aspire software everything was good there… --- ## [My touch probe stopped working with new spidle](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/my-touch-probe-stopped-working-with-new-spidle/1912)
**Author:** [@esanders](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/esanders)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/my-touch-probe-stopped-working-with-new-spidle/1912 "2024-08-05T17:43:18Z")
Is there any grouding that needs to be done --- ## [2.2kw 220V water-cooled spindle/VFD problem](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/2-2kw-220v-water-cooled-spindle-vfd-problem/1884)
**Author:** [@jpollman](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/jpollman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 2:22am UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/2-2kw-220v-water-cooled-spindle-vfd-problem/1884 "2024-08-01T02:22:11Z")
I just built a Onefinity Foreman Elite and I opted for the 2.2kw 220V water-cooled spindle from PWNCNC. The machine is built and I could not get the VFD to come on. I did everything I could and it wouldn’t work. I figure… --- ## [In or out water lines](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/in-or-out-water-lines/1680)
**Author:** [@jweinpert](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/jweinpert)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2024, 10:59am UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/in-or-out-water-lines/1680 "2024-06-28T10:59:35Z")
Does it matter on the 80mm spindle which is the inlet and which is the outlet for the water lines? --- ## [How to get prompt to start carve after spindle is up to speed](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/how-to-get-prompt-to-start-carve-after-spindle-is-up-to-speed/1614)
**Author:** [@Strat584](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/Strat584)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2024, 12:20am UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/how-to-get-prompt-to-start-carve-after-spindle-is-up-to-speed/1614 "2024-06-15T00:20:38Z")
Right now, as soon as I hit play to start a carve on my X-50 Journeyman, the spindle starts up as its heading to its entry point. Sometimes the spindle isn’t up to speed before it hits the work piece. I noticed in the vi… --- ## [1.5kw vs 2.2kw Spindle Difference](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/1-5kw-vs-2-2kw-spindle-difference/1535)
**Author:** [@Jrgt12](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/Jrgt12)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2024, 6:07am UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/1-5kw-vs-2-2kw-spindle-difference/1535 "2024-05-28T06:07:24Z")
Hello, This has been probably asked somewhere in the forum but I did searches and did not find anything. What’s the real advantage of going up from a 1.5kw water cooled spindle to a 2.2kw water cooled spindle other than… --- ## [Musclechuck Utilization](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/musclechuck-utilization/1344)
**Author:** [@Pmdc3397](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/Pmdc3397)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2024, 3:37pm UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/musclechuck-utilization/1344 "2024-05-10T15:37:10Z")
Has anyone used / can this be used with a spindle? Is it even worth considering? --- ## [Spindle nut pattern and size specifications](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/spindle-nut-pattern-and-size-specifications/1224)
**Author:** [@QCDvacuum](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/QCDvacuum)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2024, 5:12pm UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/spindle-nut-pattern-and-size-specifications/1224 "2024-04-29T17:12:42Z")
Hi All. I have looked through the knowledgebase and searched in the forum. I cannot find any specification data for the collet nut on the 80mm 2.2kw spindle. I want to buy a torque wrench for the nut on the spindle. Ther… --- ## [Mounting the V5 VFD Case](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/mounting-the-v5-vfd-case/1013)
**Author:** [@adammhaile](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/adammhaile)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2024, 1:34am UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/mounting-the-v5-vfd-case/1013 "2024-03-25T01:34:20Z")
I feel like I’m missing something silly, yet here I am… How do you best mount the v5 VFD? I expected it to come with some sort of mounting considerations for affixing it to a panel or in an electronics box or something.…