Search found 7322 matches

by cnckeith
Tue Apr 23, 2024 6:21 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Centroid acorn router machine build
Replies: 14
Views: 683

Re: Centroid acorn router machine build

sorry i can't give this kind of advice, it is up to you to determine the proper amp ratings of wire, contactors, disconnects, relays etc.. usually the VFD manual will tell you what and how to size wire fuses/breakers etc and there are plenty of VFD videos on line. the safety aspect of the project is...
by cnckeith
Tue Apr 23, 2024 6:17 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Hybrid stepper motor error
Replies: 3
Views: 86

Re: Hybrid stepper motor error

sounds like the driver is faulting out and releasing power, check for binding/load on motor when holding position and or force that would cause it to be pushed off the commanded hold position. does the drive have a LED that indicates a fault?
by cnckeith
Tue Apr 23, 2024 6:15 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Acornsix yaskawa sigma2 issue!
Replies: 19
Views: 472

Re: Acornsix yaskawa sigma2 issue!

running in one direction is usually a wiring error
by cnckeith
Tue Apr 23, 2024 6:12 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Acorn won't run g code/mdi < lathe G98/G99?>
Replies: 4
Views: 100

Re: Acorn won't run g code/mdi

probably trying to command a G1 with an encoder installed
read up on G98 and G99 in the operator manual

but who knows i left my crystal ball at home. :-)
by cnckeith
Tue Apr 23, 2024 6:09 pm
Forum: Centroid Oak, Allin1DC, MPU11 and Legacy products
Topic: processing error
Replies: 1
Views: 49

Re: processing error

i moved this post out of the acorn forum into this forum
by cnckeith
Tue Apr 23, 2024 6:06 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Delta ASDA-B2 ACORN WIRING INFORMATION
Replies: 24
Views: 461

Re: Delta ASDA-B2 ACORN WIRING INFORMATION

Keith The delta drive is to factory reset. Load the number (gain button section ) start cnc12. try to move the axe , it move very fast ,reverse the movement and the drive stop . drive show Al009 did it run away or just move very fast? what is the delta gear ratio set to? sounds like this is not set...
by cnckeith
Tue Apr 23, 2024 6:04 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Delta ASDA-B2 ACORN WIRING INFORMATION
Replies: 24
Views: 461

Re: Delta ASDA-B2 ACORN WIRING INFORMATION

can you swap out a known working drive? to try to isolate the issue. same with cables.
or put this problem drive on the know working system? etc..
divide and conquer to isolate the issue one component at time. SOP debug methodology.
by cnckeith
Tue Apr 23, 2024 6:00 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: mfunc6 disappearing after restarting CNC12
Replies: 2
Views: 21

Re: mfunc6 disappearing after restarting CNC12

post a fresh report.zip so we can see what version you are running and the rest of your setup.
by cnckeith
Tue Apr 23, 2024 2:25 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: New pc works but won't at same time <resolved>
Replies: 3
Views: 78

Re: New pc works but won't at same time

yes, massive amount of updates since v4.5 and they are free. read the extensive release notes here in the legacy software section at the bottom of the screen. https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_diy/centroid_cnc_software_downloads.html if you decide to install the latest version of CNC12 be sure to...
by cnckeith
Tue Apr 23, 2024 1:59 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Board standoffs ?and my drivers arent listed?
Replies: 10
Views: 196

Re: Board standoffs ?and my drivers arent listed?

db25 is for stepper drives

screw terminal are for AC Servo drives.

ENA is enable signal. which enables the drives. (tells it to power the motors)