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by cnckeith
Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:43 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: New Build LMS 3990 Hi Torque Mini Mill
Replies: 18
Views: 121

Re: New Build LMS 3990 Hi Torque Mini Mill

this does not look like good mounting or wire routing practice for home switches on a cnc mill and will not provide good reliable performance over time.
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by cnckeith
Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:39 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: New Build LMS 3990 Hi Torque Mini Mill
Replies: 18
Views: 121

Re: New Build LMS 3990 Hi Torque Mini Mill

Yes, any type of homing is required after a power cycle of the Acorn Board. from the sound of things, before you get started working on a couple of jobs the machine needs checked out for proper operation. i would make some test cuts in air then in wax/plastic of simple circles (circular pockets) and...
by cnckeith
Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:33 pm
Forum: Public Beta CNC Software Testing, Discussion and Feedback
Topic: OPCON and USB-BOB
Replies: 60
Views: 2263

Re: OPCON and USB-BOB

USB BOB kit will consist of the board, three rotary encoders, three rotary encoder ribbon cables, USB cable and stand off's
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by cnckeith
Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:30 pm
Forum: Public Beta CNC Software Testing, Discussion and Feedback
Topic: OPCON and USB-BOB
Replies: 60
Views: 2263

Re: OPCON and USB-BOB

some news for you'all We have a couple of USB-BOBs on the bench they work! I've ordered another batch with some minor tweaks to send out to beta tester that batch of boards should be here in 3-4 weeks so a little wait then after that we will go out for a large run of PC boards and build up the kits ...
by cnckeith
Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:25 pm
Forum: Public Beta CNC Software Testing, Discussion and Feedback
Topic: CNC12 v5.1 Release Candidate #2 is now available.
Replies: 10
Views: 333

Re: CNC12 v5.1 Release Candidate #2 is now available.

are you using the Tool Touch Off menu to setup a Touch Plate? Tool Touch Off is for Tool Offset Measurement and not settings zeros. Touch Off Plate is for Setting zeros in most cases but could also be used as a Tool Measurement device under the right circumstances. swissi worked out all these combin...
by cnckeith
Wed Mar 27, 2024 7:16 pm
Forum: Centroid Oak, Allin1DC, MPU11 and Legacy products
Topic: Supermax YCM-30 converted in the 90's to CNC with Centroid Controls
Replies: 10
Views: 3855

Re: Supermax YCM-30 converted in the 90's to CNC with Centroid Controls

great, thanks for reporting back, please take photos of what you are doing along the way for others to benefit from in the future!
by cnckeith
Wed Mar 27, 2024 7:15 pm
Forum: Centroid Oak, Allin1DC, MPU11 and Legacy products
Topic: Allin1dc limit issue < resolved>
Replies: 7
Views: 112

Re: Allin1dc limit issue < resolved>

thanks for reporting back, i marked thread resolved.
by cnckeith
Wed Mar 27, 2024 7:04 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: New Build LMS 3990 Hi Torque Mini Mill
Replies: 18
Views: 121

Re: New Build LMS 3990 Hi Torque Mini Mill

these types of switches are terrible for a cnc milling machine. these are "farm" equipment travel switches. while they will 'work' they are not ideal for holding tenths or thousandths. and are specifically not recommended in the Acorn Installation manual on page 59. https://www.centroidcnc...
by cnckeith
Wed Mar 27, 2024 7:00 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: New Build LMS 3990 Hi Torque Mini Mill
Replies: 18
Views: 121

Re: New Build LMS 3990 Hi Torque Mini Mill

how do you know it is 'bad' ? how did you test it? etc..
by cnckeith
Wed Mar 27, 2024 5:29 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: New Build LMS 3990 Hi Torque Mini Mill
Replies: 18
Views: 121

Re: New Build LMS 3990 Hi Torque Mini Mill

ok great. glad to hear the acorn has its own dedicated power supply.