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by DICKEYBIRD
Thu May 30, 2019 11:27 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: 1st post, new to Centroid & Acorn
Replies: 15
Views: 6793

Re: 1st post, new to Centroid & Acorn

ShawnM wrote: Thu May 30, 2019 12:33 amWhy doesn't every DIY'er have a Centroid system?
Music to Keith's ears! :D
by DICKEYBIRD
Fri May 03, 2019 2:46 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Acorn CNC stickers for machine tools and electrical cabinets.
Replies: 10
Views: 4434

Re: Acorn CNC stickers for machine tools and electrical cabinets.

ok..finally got around to working on art for some AcornCNC machine/box stickers... what do you think about 7" x 2.25" size? any other sizes? in the image below...the grey in the image is the machine/box color.. the sticker has a white background and is scaled for 7"x2.25" commen...
by DICKEYBIRD
Wed May 01, 2019 2:41 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Bridgeport Series 1 MDI Conversion
Replies: 51
Views: 14707

Re: Bridgeport Series 1 MDI Conversion

Z is the same as index so you should be good there. As for converting 0-10V and direction into +-10V, I haven't tired this but it should work: opamp.gif SW is your reverse signal. When it is open, the op amp has a gain of 1. When it is closed, the gain is -1. You will need to supply the op amp with...
by DICKEYBIRD
Wed Mar 27, 2019 10:13 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Auto Tool setting in CNC12 Lathe Pro not working <answered >
Replies: 15
Views: 6061

Re: Auto Tool setting in CNC12 Lathe Pro not working <answered >

I had a some time after supper to try it again with your changes Keith but still can't get any movement. It's been a long day & it's probably my bleary-eyed stoopidness causing the problem but if you get a sec., please take a look at the attached report.
by DICKEYBIRD
Wed Mar 27, 2019 12:16 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Auto Tool setting in CNC12 Lathe Pro not working <answered >
Replies: 15
Views: 6061

Re: Auto Tool setting in CNC12 Lathe Pro not working <answered >

cnckeith wrote: Wed Mar 27, 2019 11:36 am i edited my post above with more related info and screen shots.
Thanks very much Keith. It makes more sense now!
by DICKEYBIRD
Wed Mar 27, 2019 10:22 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Auto Tool setting in CNC12 Lathe Pro not working <answered >
Replies: 15
Views: 6061

Re: Auto Tool setting in CNC12 Lathe Pro not working

Did not work :( Info and pictures in PM to you Keith. /Peter REALLY wished you would post "Info and Pictures" here and not send directly to support. That way everyone gets the benefit of seeing and understanding what is going on and its here for the next person in a similar situation to l...
by DICKEYBIRD
Tue Mar 26, 2019 2:58 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Auto Tool setting in CNC12 Lathe Pro not working <answered >
Replies: 15
Views: 6061

Re: Auto Tool setting in CNC12 Lathe Pro not working

Is the "Auto Tool setting in CNC12 Lathe Pro not working" problem still an issue with CNC12 v4.14? I've not had any luck getting mine to work and get the same "918 Probe unable to detect surface" as soon as Cycle Start is pressed. I just came across this old post & saw that P...
by DICKEYBIRD
Sat Mar 23, 2019 5:58 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Anybody here using an accurate home location as reference for setting tool offsets? as reference
Replies: 2
Views: 1600

Re: Anybody here using an accurate home location as reference for setting tool offsets? as reference

Yup, you're very right in what you said Doc. After just now finishing a re-re-re-watching video session , I think I now know what I need to do to get my probe system to work. As luck would have it though, one of my sweet young grandaughter's 9th birthday shindig is tonight. Gotta go clean up! Hope I...
by DICKEYBIRD
Sat Mar 23, 2019 1:06 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Anybody here using an accurate home location as reference for setting tool offsets? as reference
Replies: 2
Views: 1600

Anybody here using an accurate home location as reference for setting tool offsets? as reference

If so can you walk us/me through how you have it set up? At this point the 2 axes are homing accurately, I have an XHC DT02 working as a Z tool setter, a shop made opto sensor for setting X plus a Z probe for the work zero setting. I don't know why this is zinging right over my thick skull but so fa...