In January 2019 JohnC sought out to build a Woodshop Dust Extraction Automation System (WADES) simliar to the one he built for the Science World exhibits fabrication workshop in 2018. The system uses a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) control panel connected via long wires to current sensors mounted at each tool.
This project is a work in progress as of January 24 2019.
Please contact JohnC on the VHS forums or on Slack for details.
The following tools are slated to be connected to WADES:
Thickness Sander – 4“ Port
Table Saw – 2.5“ Port
Jointer – Chute, no port afaik
CNC Router – No connector
Bandsaw (eventually I hope we upgrade beyond our 10“ bandsaw; but if we do it should just be 1:1 replacement) – Currently small port, but we should probably future-proof with 4”
Drill Press – No connector; having a Loc-Line based suction would be ideal.
Miter Saw – I’ve recently seen a good setup, but it would require making a miter saw bench
Thickness Planer – 4“ Port
Router Table – No collection port
Lathe – Would need a wide collection for chips.