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On some other forum i read about this lube pump wiring and one option sounded reasonable. If there is a relay on VFD which is connected while the spindle is running, You could have automated lube pumping when the machine is really running. If the pump is always on, it might cause oli dripping from e...

A little update here, As my Acorn board got stuck in the customs :cry: , i did a little more research on where to get Geckodrives. It seems that in order to get those to where i live (Finland), I have to a) pay taxes and customs if i make a purchase from USA or China. Or b) pay additional 30-40% for...

I have to try this as soon as i get my board. If all works like i imagine, i could use a 4:3 touchscreen for the main window and a tablet for the VCP. This way i could do all jogging and manual operations just with the tablet in my hand :twisted: Anyway if this doesn't work, touch control is still a...

I am going to try this, as soon as i get my Acorn board!

...not expecting too much about this but worth experimenting, i guess

Is a dual screen setup supported?

Then you could fit the VCP to another smaller display that has been rotated 90 degrees?

VCP in a tablet would be too awesome

Edit: I mean something like this https://www.spacedesk.net/

Ok! I knew it is better to ask than assume :D I found some more info on the Sigma steppers and even how to wire them with Gecko Drives from here --> http://www.improvedparts.com/blog/bridgeport-boss-5-retrofit-project-part-iii-buildup On that project they use LinuxCNC but as a Linux user (for the la...

So, now i know that my steppers are Sigma and wired in series. I can even keep the original cabling, i assume. :?: :?: What i started wondering is that have anyone installed encoders to these motors to create a closed-loop system? Like investing a little more on the drives and installing separate en...

Thank you Marty for the quick reply, because of your videos i decided to get Acorn instead of some Mach4 board

Pic of X-axis motor attached.

Hello everyone, I just placed an order for Acorn board :) and next thing is to get the stepper/servo motors and a VFD. I am on a tight budget for now so what would people recommend for the size of closed loop steppers and drives? I mean torque in NM and the frame size. The plan is to upgrade to serv...

Hello everyone, I just bought a Bridgeport Series 1 CNC mill from an auction and i plan to do a rebuild with Acorn, Clearpath servos and a VFD + encoder for the spindle. I started wondering :idea: that is there some way to toggle the servos "out of the way" if i want to use my machine as a...