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by tblough
Wed May 08, 2024 12:46 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Upgrading a Gorilla CNC from Flashcut to Acorn
Replies: 7
Views: 60

Re: Upgrading a Gorilla CNC from Flashcut to Acorn

Most people just resort to adding a relay.
by tblough
Wed May 08, 2024 12:44 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: New Build LMS 3990 Hi Torque Mini Mill
Replies: 53
Views: 4800

Re: New Build LMS 3990 Hi Torque Mini Mill

F4 Run, F2 search
by tblough
Wed May 08, 2024 7:12 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Help on isolation switch fit two circuits/power supplies
Replies: 8
Views: 115

Re: Help on isolation switch fit two circuits/power supplies

Gary has already stated the proper technique. You want a SINGLE power entry point to your machine. This is directly attached to the main disconnect. It is then divided to a series of breakers/fuses sized for the different loads. The wiring is sized to carry the amperage of the last upstream fuse. Fu...
by tblough
Tue May 07, 2024 7:43 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Clearpath MCVC Spindle Motor Control - Solved (Mike R is an absolute legend)
Replies: 26
Views: 4734

Re: Clearpath MCVC Spindle Motor Control - Solved (Mike R is an absolute legend)

Or, start the machine with the e-stop engaged. Good practice for any machine.
by tblough
Tue May 07, 2024 5:01 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Threading with Acorn lathe Pro
Replies: 21
Views: 4100

Re: Threading with Acorn lathe Pro

One thing not mentioned while using modified flank infeed is if you cut on the right flank as shown, your chips will curl towards the left. If you cut on the left flank, your chips will curl to the right which is perfect if you are threading up tight to a shoulder. Having the chips curl away from th...
by tblough
Tue May 07, 2024 1:29 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Touch probe
Replies: 29
Views: 1418

Re: Touch probe

If you are using the part setup routines, zero is set automatically (display will show 1/2 the probe value for X and Y and 0 only on Z). If you are using probe cycles (which it appears), then the part position in the current WCS is reported.
by tblough
Tue May 07, 2024 1:05 pm
Forum: Centroid Oak, Allin1DC, MPU11 and Legacy products
Topic: Setting Up Allin1DC on an older 2axis Prototrak Mill
Replies: 8
Views: 110

Re: Duplicate encoder Reference in Machine Parameters?

If you hardwire your machine, then it does not have to be on a GFCI circuit.
by tblough
Mon May 06, 2024 7:09 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Threading with Acorn lathe Pro
Replies: 21
Views: 4100

Re: Threading with Acorn lathe Pro

It's an old thread, but the information is still correct. On the thread details screen (F7) the "thread angle" setting controls how much of the cut is on the flank of the tool. Entering 60° will cut with the tip (evenly on both flanks). I usually use 55°, or 65° depending on which way I wa...
by tblough
Sat May 04, 2024 6:37 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Tool Change Macro Help
Replies: 26
Views: 543

Re: Tool Change Macro Help

There's probably no need to run 100 lines of parameter checking code at every tool change. Normally, once you have your tool setter and probe set up, you never change that again.