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Actually converting over to Acorn was only a few hours work. We simply identified the step and direction signals to the existing drivers and identified the 0-10VDC analog signal to the VFD from the old controller. We created a little cross reference sheet over to Acorn's equivalent terminals and sta...

If a license for Pro is purchased, the $99 amount would count toward the Ultimate license. Someone who already has a Pro license therefore would be able to upgrade to Ultimate for just $400. The website will be updated to make this more clear. The digitizing process is exactly designed for what you...

If a license for Pro is purchased, the $99 amount would count toward the Ultimate license. Someone who already has a Pro license therefore would be able to upgrade to Ultimate for just $400. The website will be updated to make this more clear. The digitizing process is exactly designed for what you...

Orin, Your wiring schematic looks good and appears to match the example found in the wiring diagram S14826 Acorn standard connections.DWG http://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_diy/downloads/acorn_schematics/centroid_acorn_hookup_schematics.zip Make sure you do the bench test first! That will establish...

Hey Marty, My bridgeport is a series1 with the hard chrome ways. Ive already installed precision ground ball screws and precision angular contact bearings. They will be connected to dmm dyn4 a/c servo drives. I already sorted out my pulleys and machined them to fit the ball screws. I'm not a fan of...

Hi Marty, Thanks for the video you made on how to set up the Acorn - It was VERY helpful and answered a number of questions that I had. Initially I'm going to set the system up and have it monitor each limit due to the existing wiring layout. To breakout the limit switches would require tearing dow...

In order to help you with your decision on whether or not to move forward with an Acorn purchase, OR help on which software level would be right for you could you: Tell us about your machine, what it is, mill, lathe, router, plasma table etc. Picture of the machine would be helpful and of the existi...

Hey Marty, I figured that this is a good thread to post this question under. Regarding the pro and Ultimate software packages. If I were to purchase the pro level software and possibly wanted to upgrade to the Ultimate at a later time; Would I have to pay the full price for the ultimate software pa...

The G540 connects directly to Acorn using the DB25 port and a STRAIGHT through cable. Select the appropriate G540 option in the Software wizard and that's half the battle! The other half is fumbling with hooking up the stepper motor wiring to the DB9 male connector required of the G540. I don't like...

You can build your own computer provided it meets the Minimum System Requirements: http://www.centroidcnc.com/cnc_pc_performance_requirements.html I have built a Celeron 2.9ghz PC and it now runs my All in One DC on my knee mill. https://youtu.be/rAOKsgCGk6w 4gb memory 120 GB Solid State Drive (pref...