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by kaimaui
Thu Nov 30, 2017 7:32 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: DM-3000 Lathe Acorn conversion
Replies: 16
Views: 7581

Re: DM-3000 Lathe Acorn conversion

Just finished wiring acorn to automation direct GS2 spindle drive. Followed the centroid provided documentation. worked great. Just order a Breaking resistor of bay for $18.00 so i can get faster deceleration. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Aluminum-Housed-Braking-Resistor-Resistance-200W-80-ohm/322433894...
by kaimaui
Thu Nov 30, 2017 2:43 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: DM-3000 Lathe Acorn conversion
Replies: 16
Views: 7581

Re: DM-3000 Lathe Acorn conversion

Just got done installing the AC motor and drive. I still have to Connect the drive to acorn. Updated photos are at the bottom of the google photos album. https://photos.app.goo.gl/foisQ42QZEbmA4Nv1 I ended up mounting the spindle motor underneath as it was bigger then the existing motor and would ha...
by kaimaui
Mon Nov 20, 2017 12:01 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Black Friday Spechial Dell $459 Minni Computer
Replies: 1
Views: 1596

Black Friday Spechial Dell $459 Minni Computer

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Intel Core i3-7100T @ 3.40GHz benchmark single thread 1,930

KAI
by kaimaui
Wed Nov 15, 2017 6:50 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: DM-3000 Lathe Acorn conversion
Replies: 16
Views: 7581

Re: DM-3000 Lathe Acorn conversion

In discussions as to the best way to do that. No fixed decision yet.
Right now The simpler the better.
by kaimaui
Wed Nov 15, 2017 4:56 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: DM-3000 Lathe Acorn conversion
Replies: 16
Views: 7581

DM-3000 Lathe Acorn conversion

Here is a link to some photos for the acorn Lathe conversion I am working on.
I will organize a little better as I get further along.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/foisQ42QZEbmA4Nv1


KAI
by kaimaui
Thu Apr 08, 2010 4:40 am
Forum: Success Stories
Topic: Seven years using Centroid CNC and still Loving it!
Replies: 3
Views: 8604

Re: Seven years using centroid CNC and still Loving it!

HI Keith forwarded me a link to your post.
I am just fitting a series 1 and was wondering what size pulley you have on your x and y motor.

Thanks

KAI