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by deanq
Fri Mar 29, 2019 12:24 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: MPG not working. < fixed >
Replies: 15
Views: 5373

Re: MPG not working. < fixed >

Kitmill,
Does it work on any of the speed selections, x1, x10, or x100, when selected on the MPG pendant?
by deanq
Thu Mar 28, 2019 6:00 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Odd 0-10V Issues
Replies: 21
Views: 7090

Re: Odd 0-10V Issues

Try disconnecting the shield from ground.
by deanq
Tue Mar 19, 2019 1:41 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Version 4.14 - Issues to Report, Please post them here
Replies: 110
Views: 35331

Re: Version 4.14 - Issues to Report, Please post them here

This is some information on the Wizard not opening from within CNC12. The Wizard will open and work when opened from File Explorer but will not open when the wizard button is pushed in the utility page.https://youtu.be/9F8bNQVoNmA
report_38D26950B98F-1227170408_2019-03-19_09-28-33.zip
CNC12 Report after install
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by deanq
Fri Mar 15, 2019 3:27 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: 120 or 240 Power
Replies: 5
Views: 2229

Re: 120 or 240 Power

The problem with bringing in neutral with the 240V hots and ground is you need to maintain balance on the two hot legs. I wouldn't go more than a couple of amps higher on one leg than the other as it can cause problems with the double pole breaker in the breaker box. Balance on a 240VAC feed is rel...
by deanq
Fri Mar 15, 2019 12:44 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: 120 or 240 Power
Replies: 5
Views: 2229

Re: 120 or 240 Power

At least two ways to handle this.
1. Bring in a neutral with the two power and ground lines.
or
2. Use a 240/120 transformer in the cabinet.

Bringing in a neutral line has always seemed easier/cleaner to me. YMMV JMHO
by deanq
Wed Mar 13, 2019 7:01 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Bridgeport series 1 boss low gear
Replies: 12
Views: 4400

Re: Bridgeport series 1 boss low gear

ghack wrote: Wed Mar 13, 2019 11:49 am deanq, your still using a switch. I did mine almost exactly like the previous post. so its taken care of when you pop into low gear.
No I'm not. You CAN set it up to use a switch. I don't. I have to "push the button" to tell it that it's in lo range. Either way (obviously) works! :D
by deanq
Wed Mar 13, 2019 11:06 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Bridgeport series 1 boss low gear
Replies: 12
Views: 4400

Re: Bridgeport series 1 boss low gear

No, you don't need a switch. I just use the hi/lo range push buttons.The setup instructions explain how to do it. I rarely use lo range, bit when I need it, I'm glad it's set up. You just have to remember to press lo range when you swap the lever :D .
by deanq
Tue Mar 05, 2019 12:06 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Help with Gecko 203v on Acorn, retrofitting old ShopBot.
Replies: 18
Views: 7044

Re: Help with Gecko 203v on Acorn, retrofitting old ShopBot.

I think we have gotten into an era of information overload. There is so much information on so many different drive types and models that information (misinformation) is bleeding over to everyone's feedback for a "fix" to their problem. First, look at the specs for your drives. then look a...
by deanq
Tue Nov 06, 2018 6:27 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Acorn power up process?
Replies: 9
Views: 3353

Re: Acorn power up process?

Don,
I have encountered the same situation. To consistently connect, I must start the CNC computer first. If I don't, it will only connect about 40% of the time.
I now just start the computer first and then Acorn & drives.
Dean
by deanq
Mon Oct 08, 2018 4:49 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Sparks Flying! AC on the Servo Housing
Replies: 4
Views: 2348

Re: Sparks Flying! AC on the Servo Housing

If the shield on ANY of your cables is grounded, try disconnecting the shield ground, particularly the power leads from your drives to the servos. I used shielded cable for most all connections on my Bridgeport, and I had quite a few issues traced back to shield grounds, including the issue you are ...