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i'm hoping to post the new Centroid USB MPG online for sale very soon. the project is complete. it works great..at this time we are just waiting on other software updates for the release of cnc12 v4.12 final button arrangement. usb mpg.JPG Hi there Any answers on this ? Do you have an approximate d...

The CNC12 software needs to see the encoder and it's index pulse in a 1:1 relationship. It can not be scaled as I understand it. Yes, Servo motrs can be used as spindle motors. In fact my Dyna Myte DM4400 VMC has a 4hp DC brush servo motor and large Servo Dynamics amplifier to control it. The encod...

Hi guys , My post refers to a milling machine. Lets say with a 1.5 Kw servo Motor. But I'm not taking about a Ac 3Ph motor with a VFD , I wonder if some one has tried with a servo motor and a servo drive. I'm thinking about using an amplifier were 0 - 10 VDC Ref can be used and CW and CCW for Foward...

Hello Acorn users Have you ever tried using a Servo motor for the spindle with the Centroid software and the Acorn board? Is there any advantages ? Disadvantages ? I was thinking about using a Servo Motor to take advantage of the torque at low speed. If using an amplifier with the analog reference v...

Answering your second question, I'm not quite sure yet, have not installed Limits Switches on my project. But I believe the Bypass or manual override its not necessary, if you have a look at the VCP there is bottom close to the E- stop, its label as Limit switch defeater. I believe its serves same p...

Look at my post on drive ready signals. You can use my approach for alarm signals as well. Take a look and see if you understand. Russ Many thanks Russ you post is very clear, did not see it before. Will see if I can get one of those Optocouplers boards. Wish I could use remaining Outputs for more ...

Hello Russ Many thanks for your help. So far everything is working properly on my workbench test for my first Drive. I do have still some questions you may be able to help me with. 1 ) Following the schematic for Yaskawa Drives, the Alarm Reset pin is hook to the terminal block H5 on OC6 output. Wha...

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That is something that is easier said than done. There is a lot of coding, that is static, that is in place for the layout of the current virtual control panel. I have mentioned it to our software department to see if the orientation of the virtual control panel can be easily changed at some point ...

Hi Russ , You answers has been very helpful for me, many thanks. As the Yaskawa manual examples are for 5V or 12V open collector I was afraid about the 24V coming from the Acorn , now I understand with the 2.2K resistor should not be any problem. Do you have the power ratings for the resistor ? Im w...