CNC Control Box - Part 2

In the previous part I showed how I arranged the electronics for the CNC stepper motors inside a nice and very practical PC case.

I'm now in the process of attaching a plug-panel to easily attach/detach the motors from the control unit.

For this I’m using 4-pin DIN panel connectors.

Custom made connector front panel

4-pin DIN panel connector

For me the best spot to place the panel is right in the front of the PC case where the CD-ROM drive should be. I’m using an piece of aluminium (bought an 1000x25x2,5mm stripe of aluminium) that was cut to form the front plate that I’ve cut and drilled to fit the panel connectors.

After I riveted the aluminium plate in the case all that is left I to solder the wires and rivet the connectors to the plate, but you can get the general idea.

Check it out. ;-)

Riveted front panel

Almost finished box