# X-controller to power DC spindle?

**URL:** <https://community.inventables.com/t/x-controller-to-power-dc-spindle/22473>\
**Category:** Products\
**Created:** [April 14, 2016, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/x-controller-to-power-dc-spindle/22473 "2016-04-14T16:51:39Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
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**Author:** ![B.F](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/b.f/32/87399_2.png) [@B.F](https://community.inventables.com/u/B.F)\
**Post date:** [April 14, 2016, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/x-controller-to-power-dc-spindle/22473/1 "2016-04-14T16:51:39Z")

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i have a X-Controller and want to add a DC spindles because is more quit when cutting with this spindle.

can i used the x-controller for power DC spindles or i need to purchase an external power supply?

i know that i need to connected PWM signal and GND to the spindle speed controller PWM screw terminals.

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**Author:** ![Rusty](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/rusty/32/72583_2.png) [@Rusty](https://community.inventables.com/u/Rusty)\
**Post date:** [April 14, 2016, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/x-controller-to-power-dc-spindle/22473/2 "2016-04-14T19:43:27Z")

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I think it more depends on what DC spindle you want to use. I think the quiet cut 300w will work directly with the X-Controller.

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**Author:** ![JeremyJohnstone](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/jeremyjohnstone/32/32277_2.png) [@JeremyJohnstone](https://community.inventables.com/u/JeremyJohnstone)\
**Post date:** [April 14, 2016, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/x-controller-to-power-dc-spindle/22473/3 "2016-04-14T23:02:19Z")

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The X-Controller has no external power output.  
Your DC Spindle needs it own power supply.

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**Author:** ![JeremyJohnstone](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/jeremyjohnstone/32/32277_2.png) [@JeremyJohnstone](https://community.inventables.com/u/JeremyJohnstone)\
**Post date:** [April 14, 2016, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/x-controller-to-power-dc-spindle/22473/4 "2016-04-14T23:03:00Z")

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@A.J you are on the right track.  
The power supply in the X-Controller is only 24V, and has NO external outputs.

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**Author:** ![StephenCook](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/stephencook/32/73911_2.png) [@StephenCook](https://community.inventables.com/u/StephenCook)\
**Post date:** [November 3, 2016, 12:02am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/x-controller-to-power-dc-spindle/22473/5 "2016-11-03T00:02:53Z")

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> [@B.F](#):
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> i have a X-Controller and want to add a DC spindles because is more quit when cutting with this spindle.
> 
> can i used the x-controller for power DC spindles or i need to purchase an external power supply?
> 
> i know that i need to connected PWM signal and GND to the spindle speed controller PWM screw terminals.

Yes you need the external power supply.  
The spindle show in the picture is the same one I have.  
It uses the 48 volts to drive the motor.

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**Author:** ![MonirhHossain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e9a140/32.png) [@MonirhHossain](https://community.inventables.com/u/MonirhHossain)\
**Post date:** [March 19, 2017, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/x-controller-to-power-dc-spindle/22473/6 "2017-03-19T15:53:42Z")

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Thank for this replay.