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by midy
Mon Mar 20, 2023 11:12 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: closed loop with Acorn 6 and a linear scale
Replies: 13
Views: 1474

Re: closed loop with Acorn 6 and a linear scale

Is it not possible to use the encoders on the servos/hybrids to do the same job as using scales?
by midy
Mon Mar 20, 2023 6:17 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Auto tool setting
Replies: 14
Views: 1286

Auto tool setting

Is anyone else using this model for auto tool setting on the lathe? What are the general opinion of it please?
by midy
Mon Mar 20, 2023 4:20 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: closed loop with Acorn 6 and a linear scale
Replies: 13
Views: 1474

Re: closed loop with Acorn 6 and a linear scale

Do you have to have acorn six to use scales?
by midy
Sat Mar 18, 2023 1:01 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Stepper motor upgrade
Replies: 6
Views: 741

Re: Stepper motor upgrade

I'm looking at the JMC's which do a nema 34, they have built on driver, just not sure if they are powerful enough?
https://www.rocketronics.de/shop/de/Ser ... 44-48.html
by midy
Fri Mar 17, 2023 3:22 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Importing tool library
Replies: 11
Views: 1273

Re: Importing tool library

That was exactly my thoughts
by midy
Fri Mar 17, 2023 1:37 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Stepper motor upgrade
Replies: 6
Views: 741

Re: Stepper motor upgrade

Good question, I'm not sure how to match the correct power etc when changing from stepper to servo. I'm currently using 8Nm nema 34 steppers and am still trying to decide on the correct wattage of servo. Just looking online and can't find a source to compare the 2 as far as power goes. I'm sure ther...
by midy
Fri Mar 17, 2023 1:30 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Importing tool library
Replies: 11
Views: 1273

Re: Importing tool library

I exported my library and just want to import it back in after having to re-install again
by midy
Fri Mar 17, 2023 12:34 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Importing tool library
Replies: 11
Views: 1273

Importing tool library

Should there be an import button on this page?
by midy
Fri Mar 17, 2023 6:41 am
Forum: Public Beta CNC Software Testing, Discussion and Feedback
Topic: new one hit buttons question
Replies: 38
Views: 21355

Re: new one hit buttons question

I think it should refrain from cancelling tool offsets across the board, there seems to be no need for it whatsoever ? Like Uwe says it means you have to remember to manually MDI back to the correct tool offset, if you forget CRASH! It really is a problem for beginners.