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by karben14
Tue Feb 20, 2018 3:02 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: The DB25 connection.
Replies: 7
Views: 2242

Re: The DB25 connection.

Thanks Gary. Your YouTube channel is great.
by karben14
Tue Feb 20, 2018 12:16 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: The DB25 connection.
Replies: 7
Views: 2242

Re: The DB25 connection.

Do I need to use inline resisters or does the DB25 connector supply the correct voltage?
by karben14
Tue Feb 20, 2018 12:15 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: The DB25 connection.
Replies: 7
Views: 2242

Re: The DB25 connection.

I think you said that I should follow the Leadshine diagram, if I remember right.
by karben14
Mon Feb 19, 2018 6:39 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: The DB25 connection.
Replies: 7
Views: 2242

Re: The DB25 connection.

These are the drivers I am using, the KL-5056. Here is the link to the manual. https://www.automationtechnologiesinc.com/wp-content/plugins/download-monitor/download.php?id=50 I have 4 drivers, with two drivers and motors for my X axis, 1 for the Y axis and 1 for the Z axis. The manual mentions the ...
by karben14
Mon Feb 19, 2018 3:35 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: The DB25 connection.
Replies: 7
Views: 2242

The DB25 connection.

I am new to cnc and the Acorn board, and I have a question about the board. I am going to use the DB25 connection like this thread suggests. http://centroidcncforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=60&t=1527 It is in regards to DB25 connection options. I ordered a db25 breakout board and will go that way. Th...
by karben14
Fri Feb 16, 2018 6:34 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: KL-5056 Step Driver power supply.
Replies: 4
Views: 1760

Re: KL-5056 Step Driver power supply.

Looks like a good solution, got my DB25 breakout board on the way.
by karben14
Fri Feb 16, 2018 1:56 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: KL-5056 Step Driver power supply.
Replies: 4
Views: 1760

Re: KL-5056 Step Driver power supply.

But the KL 5056 does not have a DB25 connector. I am new to this and building my first machine so please excuse my ignorance.
by karben14
Fri Feb 16, 2018 1:24 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: KL-5056 Step Driver power supply.
Replies: 4
Views: 1760

KL-5056 Step Driver power supply.

So I understand that the KL-5056 step driver also needs a 5 volt power supply. I am a newbie so this was not obvious when I bought them. Can I use a power supply from a computer since they have a 5 volt output?
by karben14
Mon Jan 22, 2018 4:33 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Newbie question about computer choice
Replies: 2
Views: 1126

Re: Newbie question about computer choice

Yeah, I do need an RJ45. Thanks for looking.
by karben14
Mon Jan 22, 2018 1:23 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Newbie question about computer choice
Replies: 2
Views: 1126

Newbie question about computer choice

I am still looking for a touch screen computer with a ssd and I found this one. What do you think about this? Opinions welcome.


https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.a ... -_-Product