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- Wed Feb 07, 2024 9:34 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: How do I change the Tool Number in CNC12 after i put a tool in the Spindle manually?
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How do I change the Tool Number in CNC12 after i put a tool in the Spindle manually?
How do I change the Tool Number in CNC12 after i put a tool in the Spindle manually? i get asked for this a lot so, we created a easy peasy VCP button you can install it on your machine now if you are running CNC12 v5.08 - the VCP button folder "set_tool_numer.zip" file attached. copy to c...
- Wed Feb 07, 2024 9:34 pm
- Forum: Acorn CNC Tech Tips Knowledge Base, Look Here! before posting
- Topic: How do I change the Tool Number in CNC12 after i put a tool in the Spindle manually?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 317
How do I change the Tool Number in CNC12 after i put a tool in the Spindle manually?
How do I change the Tool Number in CNC12 after i put a tool in the Spindle manually? i get asked for this a lot so, we created a easy peasy VCP button you can install it on your machine now if you are running CNC12 v5.08 - the VCP button folder "set_tool_numer.zip" file attached. copy to c...
- Wed Feb 07, 2024 6:51 pm
- Forum: Public Beta CNC Software Testing, Discussion and Feedback
- Topic: OPCON and USB-BOB
- Replies: 76
- Views: 3978
Re: OPCON 15374
That [latching pushbuttons with hard-wired lights to show when they are latched on] would be a poor second to having individually addressable outputs for the lights. If your remote panel it going to have a "Feed Hold" button, wouldn't you like it to work like the one on the VCP? That mean...
- Wed Feb 07, 2024 6:24 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Wizard not affecting Relay outputs... <resolved, forced off>
- Replies: 4
- Views: 277
Re: Wizard not affecting Relay outputs...
thanks for reporting back.robert.trescott wrote: ↑Tue Feb 06, 2024 4:10 pm Got it! It was indeed the PLC Diagnostics forced in the output off state. It had to be something obvious! Cheers and Thanks
- Wed Feb 07, 2024 5:57 pm
- Forum: Public Beta CNC Software Testing, Discussion and Feedback
- Topic: OPCON and USB-BOB
- Replies: 76
- Views: 3978
Re: OPCON 15374
You could also easily just use a lighted, DPDT pushbutton and run the light/led in the pushbutton through the second set of contacts to either turn the light on or off to acknowledge the button press. i like that idea! seems to be a fair amount of them available? quick search on automation direct a...
- Wed Feb 07, 2024 5:52 pm
- Forum: Public Beta CNC Software Testing, Discussion and Feedback
- Topic: OPCON and USB-BOB
- Replies: 76
- Views: 3978
- Wed Feb 07, 2024 5:19 pm
- Forum: Public Beta CNC Software Testing, Discussion and Feedback
- Topic: OPCON and USB-BOB
- Replies: 76
- Views: 3978
Re: OPCON 15374
one LED out is for a " Power is on and i am connected to CNC12 all is good" LED the other LED out is for general purpose Button LED power. the additional 5vdc power in connection is to help drive everything if you start connecting a million LED's together. and go over the USB 5vdc amp limit
- Wed Feb 07, 2024 5:16 pm
- Forum: Public Beta CNC Software Testing, Discussion and Feedback
- Topic: ATC Carousel
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3273
Re: ATC Carousel
start by posting a fresh report.zip so we can see your current setup.
and repost link to photo album of the machine so we can see what it is you are working with
and repost link to photo album of the machine so we can see what it is you are working with
- Wed Feb 07, 2024 5:14 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Router Retrofit
- Replies: 9
- Views: 478
Re: Router Retrofit
i like the gear boxes! and the rest of the mechanical look better than most budget routers.
bolt up Leadshine closed loop stepper motors (if on a budget) which will give good performance as well and connect to acorn and you'd have a nice little machine.
bolt up Leadshine closed loop stepper motors (if on a budget) which will give good performance as well and connect to acorn and you'd have a nice little machine.
- Tue Feb 06, 2024 5:18 pm
- Forum: Public Beta CNC Software Testing, Discussion and Feedback
- Topic: OPCON and USB-BOB
- Replies: 76
- Views: 3978
Re: OPCON 15374
OPCON was a proof of concept prototype, the final product is a general purpose customizable Operator Control panel break out board. (aka USB-BOB) Below is draft conceptual overview , supports 12 switches, 3 MPG wheels, 3 digital encoders (defaulted as Rapid, Spin, Feed overrides) all inputs can use ...