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by cnckeith
Mon Jan 29, 2024 6:16 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Mazak VQC-15/40 Retrofit
Replies: 3
Views: 8879

Re: Mazak VQC-15/40 Retrofit

post a link to a photo album of the machine.
by cnckeith
Mon Jan 29, 2024 6:13 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Higher resolution on Wmpg encoder wheel
Replies: 1
Views: 222

Re: Higher resolution on Wmpg encoder wheel

.001 mm? per click. wow that is small number. what kind of machine is this?
by cnckeith
Fri Jan 26, 2024 5:43 pm
Forum: Public Beta CNC Software Testing, Discussion and Feedback
Topic: Help... Let Me In!
Replies: 20
Views: 1976

Re: Help... Let Me In!

Thanks for pointing out that the 64 bit version is good to go! I will install shortly. Just curious... If I had previously prepared Windows and settings previously to run CNC12, what is the reason to run the tuner software now. Thanks... Richard it might catch something you forgot. run the com_stre...
by cnckeith
Fri Jan 26, 2024 5:42 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Getting M56 working after update
Replies: 6
Views: 493

Re: Getting M56 working after update

vw_chuck wrote: Fri Jan 26, 2024 12:24 pm Can I repurpose another button like chuck open or chuck close since I don't use that? Is there a diagram of what AUX outputs are used where on the lathe VCP?
Yes, see
https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_di ... manual.pdf
by cnckeith
Thu Jan 25, 2024 7:46 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Differences on upgrade to 5.08
Replies: 12
Views: 777

Re: Differences on upgrade to 5.08

I read the install instructions but there is NO mention of the parameters. So I do need to change the parameters or leave them how they are? Thanks. the fact that you didn't know where or what parameters to change means to me you never used them before. SO i suggest you DO NOT change the v5.08 para...
by cnckeith
Thu Jan 25, 2024 7:42 pm
Forum: Centroid Oak, Allin1DC, MPU11 and Legacy products
Topic: Motor sizing for Allin1DC
Replies: 4
Views: 340

Re: Motor sizing for Allin1DC

the allin1dc will run these 40 in-lb DC servos.
you'll find the bus voltage to the current drive is probably much less than 180, these tags on the motors are MAX ratings and most oems run them no where near those ratings.
by cnckeith
Thu Jan 25, 2024 7:37 pm
Forum: Public Beta CNC Software Testing, Discussion and Feedback
Topic: Help... Let Me In!
Replies: 20
Views: 1976

Re: Help... Let Me In!

i moved this post to the beta software forum
by cnckeith
Thu Jan 25, 2024 7:36 pm
Forum: Public Beta CNC Software Testing, Discussion and Feedback
Topic: Help... Let Me In!
Replies: 20
Views: 1976

Re: Help... Let Me In!

both the 64 and 32 bit versions of v5.08 are NOT Betas and do not have the count down timer. go install v5.08 (which ever one you want to use) and get off the beta software is my advice. installation steps. - open current version Wizard press CTRL P, save as PDF, close CNC12 and Wizard - Download an...
by cnckeith
Thu Jan 25, 2024 7:30 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: acorn cnc homing issue
Replies: 8
Views: 542

Re: acorn cnc homing issue

don't monkey with the home program to solve an axis direction issue , let the Wizard write the proper home program that matches your configuration setup. open the Wizard review the axis direction reversal settings on the axis configuration page, review the input definitions page, review the homing s...
by cnckeith
Thu Jan 25, 2024 7:25 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Differences on upgrade to 5.08
Replies: 12
Views: 777

Re: Differences on upgrade to 5.08

if you used the Wizard to configure the old version of cnc12 you simply use the Wizard to configure any new version as well. CTRL P will create a screen shot pdf of the wizard setting for you to use to reference when setting up the new version. individual parameter setting/adjustment is only necessa...