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by DICKEYBIRD
Sun May 28, 2023 6:26 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, Trade
Topic: Denford ORAC w/Acorn conversion for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 8529

Denford ORAC w/Acorn conversion for sale

Hi guys, I have a Denford Orac lathe I converted to an Acorn a few years ago when they first came out. I had it all working but I’ve had 2 strokes since then which wiped out any brain cells that understood CNC stuff. I thought I could re-learn the stuff but alas, it ain’t gonna happen; so it needs t...
by DICKEYBIRD
Sat Feb 05, 2022 6:51 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Schematic templates available?
Replies: 16
Views: 3488

Re: Schematic templates available?

Having watched most of James' videos, I look forward to seeing the content he comes up with on his Acorn project. I'm sure he will bring much enlightenment. Probably sell some more Acorns as well.;)
by DICKEYBIRD
Tue Aug 10, 2021 2:42 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: First Production Parts!
Replies: 4
Views: 2015

Re: First Production Parts!

Great job Doc; way to go!

I envy your perseverance. Alas, health issues have kept me away from my Acorn projects but I do like to come on the forum & keep up with things from time to time. Great to hear of your success. I know it wasn't as easy as your video implies!

Milton
by DICKEYBIRD
Thu Dec 03, 2020 10:33 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Optiturn 2506 conversion.
Replies: 11
Views: 4651

Re: Optiturn 2506 conversion.

He's BAAaack! Good to see you back Dickeybird! I never left Marty; I just got distracted for a bit. ;) I had another stroke in February, recovered pretty well in a couple months, went back to work, got real busy there & busy at home making parts for my buddy's company. Between that, a bunch of ...
by DICKEYBIRD
Thu Dec 03, 2020 11:22 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Optiturn 2506 conversion.
Replies: 11
Views: 4651

Re: Optiturn 2506 conversion.

Hello b_laauwen, If you're looking at using a KB speed control for your project, take a look at the KBCC-125R unit. It combines an "anti-plug" reversing relay", a heat Sink and dynamic braking resistor all in one package for 1.5 HP (120v) and 3.0 HP (240v) PM or shunt wound DC motors....
by DICKEYBIRD
Tue Aug 25, 2020 3:43 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Hsc86h Stepper driver (Resolved)
Replies: 25
Views: 8750

Re: Hsc86h Stepper driver

I have the db25 breakout board on standby but haven’t tried it yet since I’m short on space. Hiya jojo, I have a couple of these right angle style DB25 breakounts on my Acorn installs. I was very short on space as well. I got mine on Amazon in 2018 but they no longer have them and they are a little...
by DICKEYBIRD
Sat Jun 06, 2020 2:39 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Sherline encoder
Replies: 3
Views: 1899

Re: Sherline encoder

Doesn't Franco have a Sherline chucker/Acorn lathe. He could tell you what he did.
by DICKEYBIRD
Sat Apr 25, 2020 10:08 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Linz lathe with Clearpath and Acorn
Replies: 16
Views: 7244

Re: Linz lathe with Clearpath and Acorn

Very clever stuff sir, kudos to you! What sort of aircraft work do you do?
by DICKEYBIRD
Mon Mar 02, 2020 4:46 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Problem with threading
Replies: 24
Views: 11568

Re: Problem with threading

Yeay! Somebody finally posted cutting fairly large threads in steel.
by DICKEYBIRD
Sun Jan 26, 2020 9:26 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Tree Journeyman 425 mill retrofit
Replies: 121
Views: 49214

Re: Tree Journeyman 425 mill retrofit

Sweet, looks great! All the electrons in that control box will move around in a neat & orderly fashion for sure. No running around hither & yon, unsure where they're supposed to go next!;)