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by andyolney
Fri Jan 26, 2018 12:13 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Acorn suddenly having issue turning on.
Replies: 37
Views: 12675

Re: Acorn suddenly having issue turning on.

Marty - Note that my PS is a dual voltage Meanwell and I am having this trouble.

Andy Olney
by andyolney
Thu Jan 25, 2018 1:36 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Acorn suddenly having issue turning on.
Replies: 37
Views: 12675

Re: Acorn suddenly having issue turning on.

I'm having the same problem. A thread that I can't find at the moment mentioned having this problem and their fix had something to do with the 5 volt power. I removed my five volt power from my dual power supply and the beaglebone booted fine. Replaced the 5-volt and it still boots fine. Go figure. ...
by andyolney
Fri Dec 29, 2017 2:17 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Link to buy encoder wire broken.
Replies: 0
Views: 1431

Link to buy encoder wire broken.

I am working up to ordering another Acorn and would also like to order some encoder wire. The buy link sends me to the paypal home page.

Andy Olney
by andyolney
Wed Nov 22, 2017 11:47 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Logan lathe CNC conversion
Replies: 79
Views: 25041

Re: Logan lathe CNC conversion

Keith, Doc - Thanks for the replys. Re encoder: AD has a medium duty encoder for $30 more that has an 11 lbf radial rating vs 4.5 lbf for the light duty one. I think I'll try it and see how it lasts. I do have to modify the timing pulley for the spindle like you did but I need only a 1.5 to 2 inch d...
by andyolney
Tue Nov 21, 2017 8:13 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Logan lathe CNC conversion
Replies: 79
Views: 25041

Re: Logan lathe CNC conversion

Doc- I have a couple of questions about your Logan conversion, which looks great! I am on the same road with an 8x14 lathe. Why use a pair of duplex angular contact bearings? Wouldn't single bearings have the same effect? The Koyo Automation direct light duty encoder I am looking at (TRDA-2E2500VD) ...
by andyolney
Sat Nov 11, 2017 7:33 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Grizzly G0678 - 8" x 30" Variable-Speed Vertical Mill CNC Conversion
Replies: 18
Views: 7708

Re: Grizzly G0678 - 8" x 30" Variable-Speed Vertical Mill CNC Conversion

I have an G1004, which is very similar, and have put a gas spring in to aid in moving the knee. Would have to look up the specs - I think it is about 80 lb of force. Have not checked for backlash since I have assumed the knee weight would rule.

Andy Olney