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DeWalt DW618 How-To Manual

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Dewalt DW618 Super-PID Conversion
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n this project, you will be shown how to convert the Dewalt DW618 router for use
with the Super-PID Speed controller. Please note that this conversion will void
your warranty.
Kronos Robotics How To Series
V2.0 Copyright 2012 Kronos Robotics
www.kronosrobotics.com
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  • Page 1 Kronos Robotics How To Series Dewalt DW618 Super-PID Conversion V2.0 Copyright 2012 Kronos Robotics n this project, you will be shown how to convert the Dewalt DW618 router for use with the Super-PID Speed controller. Please note that this conversion will void your warranty.
  • Page 2 Black = GND Red = 5V You will want to use one of the black wires and the red wire. The following two links are power supplies that can also be used. PowerSupply1 PowerSupply3 PowerSupply2 Dewalt DW618 Super-PID Conversion Kronos Robotics...
  • Page 3 Prerequisites You will need to cut the 25 foot extension cord. Cut the plug (male) so that it has about 40” of cord. Strip about 2” of the outer layer of the two cut ends revealing the individual wires. Strip about 1/2” of the insulation from each wire.
  • Page 4 It it best to work on your router after it has been mounted on your CNC. This will keep the business end pointed up while you perform the conversion. Start by removing the cover. To do this remove the four screws, then lift the cover off, as shown in Figure 2. Figure 2 Dewalt DW618 Super-PID Conversion Kronos Robotics...
  • Page 5 Step 2 Using a flat head screwdriver, remove the screw shown in Figure 3. Figure 3 www.kronosrobotics.com...
  • Page 6 Every thing should lift out. With a small paint brush, paint the ring just under the bearing. Paint half way around the ring, as shown in Figure 4. Figure 4 Dewalt DW618 Super-PID Conversion Kronos Robotics...
  • Page 7 Step 4 Shown in Figure 5, is a small platform on the router base next to the bearing. Figure 5 www.kronosrobotics.com...
  • Page 8 Before gluing refer to the hookup in Step 6. Use the SuperPID to help you get the perfect angle. Once you happy with the position glue it in place and hold until the glue is hard. Figure 6 Dewalt DW618 Super-PID Conversion Kronos Robotics...
  • Page 9 Step 6 Connect the sensor cable to the Super-PID. Attach a regulated 5v power source to the Super-PID. Rotate the spindle on the router slowly. When the sensor passes over the black portion of the painted band, the display should indicate a low reading as shown in Figure 7. When the sensor passes over the white portion of the painted band, the display should indicate a high reading as shown in Figure 7.
  • Page 10 Using hot glue to hold the sensor cable in place, twist it around as shown in Figure 9. The cable should exit the router at the point where the old switch was located. Figure 9 Dewalt DW618 Super-PID Conversion Kronos Robotics...
  • Page 11 Step 8 The DW618 router does not have a clamp for attaching a cord, like the other routers do. You could still install your own cord using hot glue, I want to show you how to reuse the connector. Cut the black wire off the switch and the red wire from the speed controller module.
  • Page 12 Step 9 Attach the red and black connectors to the positions shown in Figure 11. Connect the green ground wire back to its original position, as shown in Figure 12. Figure 11 Figure 12 Dewalt DW618 Super-PID Conversion Kronos Robotics...
  • Page 13 Step 10 Position the power connector as shown in Figure 13. Figure 13 www.kronosrobotics.com...
  • Page 14 Step 11 Slip the cover back in place, then insert the four screws and tighten, as shown in Figure 14. Figure 14 Dewalt DW618 Super-PID Conversion Kronos Robotics...
  • Page 15 Step 12 Attach the original power cable to the router as shown in Figure 15. Figure 15 www.kronosrobotics.com...
  • Page 16 Conclusion Attach the power cable to the long end of the cord (end with female connector). Rout the router up your CNC and around to the dragon cable. Figure 16 shows some split flex tubing used to rout the power and sensor cable together. Figure 16 Dewalt DW618 Super-PID Conversion Kronos Robotics...