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by cbb1962
Thu Jul 16, 2020 4:05 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Rack ATC Macro Help
Replies: 52
Views: 23802

Re: Rack ATC Macro Help

I upgraded to 4.5. No issues with my tool change. BUT I already had a G4 P.1 after the G10 command.
by cbb1962
Tue Jul 14, 2020 9:45 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Rack ATC Macro Help
Replies: 52
Views: 23802

Re: Rack ATC Macro Help

That is really weird. I haven't updated to 4.5 yet because of several big jobs and life... I will update in the next few days. My M6 is also using AllInOne Chris' macro as the base. I will report back.
by cbb1962
Tue May 12, 2020 11:16 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Fusion 360 Mill Post Processor for Acorn with additional Features (New Version 5)
Replies: 157
Views: 77749

Re: Fusion 360 Mill Post Processor for Acorn with additional Features

So am I understanding the process? 1. You created a 3D part, 2. The part was loaded on your machine, 3. You initiated the probing routine in CNC12 using the new probe 4. The output from CNC12 was imported into Fusion360 5. Your programming voodoo interpreted the output from CNC12 and created a model...
by cbb1962
Fri Apr 03, 2020 7:44 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Cabinet design software that works with Acorn controller
Replies: 10
Views: 4666

Re: Cabinet design software that works with Acorn controller

Both KCD and Mozaik are subscriptions. I have been looking at Mozaik for some projects around the house - closets and garage cabinets, they have a 3-month version for $125/month. Mozaik has a Post Processor for Centroid, don't know about KCD. Mozaik seems to do updates pretty regularly.
by cbb1962
Mon Mar 23, 2020 9:41 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: VCP Question
Replies: 4
Views: 2162

Re: VCP Question

You could "pin" the VCP program to the taskbar, then just click to re-activate.
by cbb1962
Sat Mar 07, 2020 11:29 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: yaskawa SGDA-04APP
Replies: 11
Views: 4123

Re: yaskawa SGDA-04APP

I used these Yaskawa connectors and this adapter board for the Acorn from CNC4PC. It greatly simplified the wiring since this uses ethernet cables. Here is a sample wiring diagram.
by cbb1962
Sun Feb 16, 2020 11:52 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Rack ATC Macro Help
Replies: 52
Views: 23802

Re: Rack ATC Macro Help

I think a macro that would highlight potential issues with their library could be useful, especially to those who may be new to CNC or just not familiar with ATC systems. As for an approach, i think hebs approach is good even though it may be as he described "hacky". The only thing i woul...
by cbb1962
Thu Feb 13, 2020 7:15 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Question for the Router Guys - CAD/CAM
Replies: 13
Views: 5659

Re: Question for the Router Guys - CAD/CAM

I use Fusion 360 because the get-in cost was zero. It's very powerful, and there is a learning curve, but now looking at other packages they seem strange. Check out f-engrave for text engraving and doing enlays. I've done several enlays with it and they came out perfect, and it's free.
by cbb1962
Sun Feb 02, 2020 6:19 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Rack ATC Macro Help
Replies: 52
Views: 23802

Re: Rack ATC Macro Help

Any luck hebs?