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Universal Electronics Box - Sourcing guide

Bill of materials for the Universal Electronics Box. Recommended and alternative columns reflect the published spreadsheet; add purchase links in a future update where only vendor names are listed.

Filament

Category Component Standard QTY Note Recommended Alternative 1
Filament Primary Color ABS/ASA 2
Filament Primary Color TPU 1 (OPTIONAL for the case feet) Amazon

Printed parts are listed in the Printing Guide; source STLs are in the GitHub repository.

Fasteners

Category Component Standard QTY Note Recommended Alternative 1
Fasteners M3x10mm SHCS ISO 4762 / DIN 912 40 (extra fatseners are included in this list) ACCU
Fasteners M3x30mm SHCS ISO 4762 / DIN 912 6 ACCU
Fasteners M4x6mm BHCS ISO 7380-0 4 ACCU
Fasteners M5x10mm BHCS ISO 7380-1 28 ACCU
Fasteners M5x12mm BHCS ISO 7380-1 10 ACCU
Fasteners M3 heated inserts 14 (Choose between voron style or cnc kitchen style inserts) CNC KITCHEN Aliexpress
Fasteners M5 roll in T nut 2 Aliexpress
Fasteners M3 roll in T nut 20 Aliexpress
Fasteners M5 serrated washer 2 (This is for grounding the Frame of the control box and whatever Machine its attached to) Amazon

Frame

Category Component Standard QTY Note Recommended Alternative 1
Frame 2020 V-slot extrusion 140mm 4 (Tap both ends of all extrusions) Ooznest
Frame 2021 V-slot extrusion 430mm 4 Ooznest
Frame 2022 V-slot extrusion 410mm 4 Ooznest

Cables

Category Component Standard QTY Note Recommended Alternative 1
Cables 18AWG (min) Mains wiring (neutral, line, ground) NOTE : WIRING LENGTHS WILL CHANGE DEPENDING ON YOUR NEEDS consult your local guidelines for regulation wiring sizes
Cables 18AWG 4 Core for spindle Power
Cables 20AWG wire for DC power distribution
Cables 24AWG wire for signal cables
Cables Nylon Cable Ties (less than 5mm wide) 100 Amazon
Cables Fork Spade Terminal Amazon
Cables Ferrule CableTerminations (size and use where appropriate) Amazon
Cables JST Connector 3 Pin Amazon
Cables Cable Gromets for ID 30mm 3 Amazon

Hardware

Category Component Standard QTY Note Recommended Alternative 1
Hardware 35mm DIN Rail 410mm 2 RS components

Panels

Category Component Standard QTY Note Recommended Alternative 1
Panels 186x450mm 3mm ACM/Acrylic/Polycarbonate 2
Panels 430x450mm 3mm ACM/Acrylic/Polycarbonate 2

Electronics

Category Component Standard QTY Note Recommended Alternative 1
Electronics Fan 24V 120mm 1 amazon
Electronics Estop 2 NC 1 RS components
Electronics Meanwell LRS-350 24-60V (recommended 48V) 1 Digikey
Electronics Meanwell HGR-30 24V 1 amazon
Electronics KCD4 rocker switches 220V or 110V rated switches 1 only 1 is required should you want, to add more for auxiliaries go ahead amazon
Electronics BTT Scylla 1 Scylla
Electronics USB/HDMI/RJ45 keystone jacks 0 to 4 Should you wish to install a Raspberry pi there are 4 available spots for keystone jacks these are optional. HDMI USB
Electronics Raspberry pi 4/5 8GB 0 or 1 Optional you can use your phone/PC/tablet instead (you will need to provide your own DIN mount for the pi) amazon
Electronics DIN AC terminal Hot 3 Colors may be different depending on your region, please refer to your countries electrical code RS components
Electronics DIN AC terminal Neutral 3 RS components
Electronics DIN AC terminal Ground 3 RS components
Electronics Power inlet IEC20 1 You can buy combined inlet EMI filters in 110V countries eliminating the need for both amazon
Electronics DIN contactor 24V DC coil voltage, 3 channel, 220V AC @ 16A 1 TME
Electronics Mini circuit breaker 13A 220V 2 Pole 1 amazon
Electronics AC EMI filter 13A 220V 1 You may be able to get away if you want to save some money with no EMI filter especially in 220V countries. If you experience any issues due to EMI add one later amazon
Electronics Power Cable IEC C19 to IEC 60309 1 amazon
Electronics VFD 220V 2.2KW 1
Electronics Spindle 2 or 4 pole 400Hz 220V 2.2KW 1
Electronics DIN contactor 24V DC coil voltage, 3 channel, 110V AC @ 20A 1 Contactors rated for 220V will also work for 110V but not the other way around automation direct
Electronics DIN Mini circuit breaker 20A 110V 2 pole 1 amazon
Electronics AC EMI filter 20A 110V 1 You may be able to get away if you want to save some money with no EMI filter. If you experience any issues due to EMI add one later amazon
Electronics Power Cable IEC C19 to Nema 5-20P 1 amazon
Electronics VFD 110V 2.2KW 1
Electronics Spindle 2 or 4 pole 400Hz 110V 2.2KW 1
Electronics DIN contactor 24V DC coil voltage, 3 channel, 220V AC @ 16A 1 TME
Electronics Mini circuit breaker 13A 220V 2 pole 1 amazon
Electronics AC EMI filter 13A 220V 1 You may be able to get away if you want to save some money with no EMI filter especially in 220V countries. If you experience any issues due to EMI add one later amazon
Electronics Power Cable IEC C19 to IEC 60309 1 amazon
Electronics VFD 220V 1.5KW 1 DMS
Electronics Spindle 2 or 4 pole 400Hz 220V 1.5KW 1 DMS
Electronics DIN contactor 24V DC coil voltage, 3 channel, 110V AC @ 16A 1 Contactors rated for 220V will also work for 110V but not the other way around automation direct
Electronics Mini circuit breaker 15A 110V 2 pole 1 amazon
Electronics AC EMI filter 15A 110V 1 You may be able to get away if you want to save some money with no EMI filter. If you experience any issues due to EMI add one later amazon
Electronics Power Cable IEC C19 to Nema 5-15P 1 amazon
Electronics VFD 110V 1.5KW 1 West3D
Electronics Spindle 2 or 4 pole 400Hz 110V 1.5KW 1 West3D

Spindle / VFD options

The BOM spreadsheet groups optional 110 V / 220 V and 1.5 kW / 2.2 kW spindle stacks under separate headings. Use the Electronics table above for a default 110 V 1.5 kW VFD and spindle pairing, then adjust PSU, breaker, and contactor ratings for your chosen stack.

110 V 2.2 kW spindle

Most domestic 110 V circuits can only just supply a 2.2 kW spindle. We do not recommend this without a dedicated circuit.

24 V DC contactor options

Manufacturer Model Rated current [A] Rated voltage [V] Poles Auxiliary contacts 24 V DC control Source 1 Price 1 Source 2 Price 2 Notes
Baomain BMHC7-16 16 400 3.0 1NC yes https://baomain.com/products/baomain-dc-ac-modular-contactor-hum-free-16a-4pole?_pos=3&_sid=8d6df15cb&_ss=r&variant=48922592280880 15.39
Schneider Electric LC1D18BD 18 440 3.0 1NC+1NO yes https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0751H9SVM 64.0 https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807845054295.html 33.19
Siemens 3RT20161BB41 20 220* 3.0 1NO yes https://www.amazon.com/Siemens-3RT20161BB41-Contactor-3-Pole-TERMINAL/dp/B003U6615Y/ 38.6 https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803379863717.html 44.5 Higher voltage rating, but amps derate at higher voltages. 20A for both 110 and 220V
Schneider Electric DPE18BL 40 220 3.0 1NO yes https://www.amazon.com/Schneider-Electric-DPE18BL-Contactor-Terminals/dp/B09B2SP56H/ 39.98
Hofwge HCH8s-63 25 220 4.0 AC & DC https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804432680878.html 21.5
CHNT NC1-1801Z 18 380 3.0 1NC yes https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804690998153.html 32.0 https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255800339794785.html 18.83 Source 2 Sale: $16.95
CHNT NC1-1810Z 18 380 3.0 1NO yes https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255800339794785.html 18.83 Source 2 Sale: $16.95
CHNT NC1-2501Z 25 380 3.0 1NC yes https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804690998153.html 40.0 https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255800339809617.html 24.67 Source 2 Sale: $22.20
CHNT NC1-2510Z 25 380 3.0 1NO yes https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804690998153.html 40.0 https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255800339809617.html 24.67 Source 2 Sale: $22.21
Altech Corporation GMD-16M-10-DC24V 20 440 3.0 1NC yes https://www.tme.eu/gb/details/gmd-16m-24vdc-1b/contactors-main-modules/ls-electric/gmd-16m-24vdc-1b/ 18.75 https://us.misumi-ec.com/vona2/detail/110400268240/?HissuCode=GMD-16M-DC24V 36.32 Source 1: High shipping cost to US; Source 2 Sale: $14.49