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by cnckeith
Tue May 14, 2024 5:28 pm
Forum: Centroid Hickory CNC Controller
Topic: Will Hickory ever support third party I/O?
Replies: 3
Views: 126

Re: Will Hickory ever support third party I/O?

its possible, but right now we are not working on it. first step would be to identify a couple of good units and get a few in for evaluation to see what is possible. keep in mind third party support for any component adds complexity and support issues (whos fault is it?? ) and we always end up havin...
by cnckeith
Tue May 14, 2024 5:18 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: New Build: Denford/Sherline MicroLathe
Replies: 11
Views: 177

Re: New Build: Denford/Sherline MicroLathe

nice! thanks for posting a build thread.
we will have the next version of USB BOB support in CNC12 by the end of the week!
by cnckeith
Tue May 14, 2024 5:13 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Axis motion after electronics moved to new enclosure
Replies: 18
Views: 314

Re: Axis motion after electronics moved to new enclosure

hello.
any axis motor moving in only one direction is indication of the direction signal not making it to the drive.
since you swapped stepper drives and the issue stayed on that axis, check again the wiring of that axis.
by cnckeith
Tue May 14, 2024 5:05 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Introduction video to using Notepad ++ and the NCnetic G code editing plugin.
Replies: 8
Views: 207

Introduction video to using Notepad ++ and the NCnetic G code editing plugin.

Introduction video to using Notepad ++ and the NCnetic G code editing plugin.
and How to install it with the Centroid CNC PC Tuner.

https://centroidcncforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=61&t=10164
by cnckeith
Tue May 14, 2024 5:00 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: File Does Not Have An App Associated With It
Replies: 12
Views: 1832

Re: File Does Not Have An App Associated With It

tblough wrote: Wed Nov 29, 2023 2:01 pm And Notepad++ has the incredible NCnetic plugin for visualizing your g-code.
by cnckeith
Tue May 14, 2024 4:59 pm
Forum: Acorn CNC Knowledge Base Videos
Topic: Edit CNC G code with Notepad ++ and the free NCnetic plug in, auto install via Centroid PC Tuner
Replies: 0
Views: 82

Edit CNC G code with Notepad ++ and the free NCnetic plug in, auto install via Centroid PC Tuner

See how the NCnetic plug in for Notepad ++ is helpful for editing G code.
Easy install with the Free Centroid CNC PC Tuner app.



Download the Centroid PC Tuner here
https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_di ... loads.html
by cnckeith
Fri May 10, 2024 8:54 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: New Build Steel Frame Router
Replies: 28
Views: 691

Re: New Build Steel Frame Router

yes triangulation is the answer.
by cnckeith
Fri May 10, 2024 8:53 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Wizard PLC function to change spindle direction and enable?
Replies: 9
Views: 279

Re: Wizard PLC function to change spindle direction and enable?

There's two paths that I can see: 1. Wire to the output relays and choose the NO or NC contact depending on whether or not the enable input needs to conduct to be on. 2. Find the line in the PLC and invert the behavior. #1 is the easiest, suggesting a plc program change and compile is fraught with ...
by cnckeith
Fri May 10, 2024 3:56 pm
Forum: Centroid Oak, Allin1DC, MPU11 and Legacy products
Topic: Setting Up Allin1DC on an older 2axis Prototrak Mill
Replies: 19
Views: 480

Re: Setting Up Allin1DC on an older 2axis Prototrak Mill

go to intercon and create a fresh g code program ,would take less time than me typing this. :-)) none of the sample programs are setup for 2 axis.