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by DICKEYBIRD
Tue Feb 27, 2018 4:32 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Estimated release date of router software?
Replies: 12
Views: 5125

Re: Estimated release date of router software?

I'm betting your Pro version will include Mill, Lathe & Router....I learned a long time ago not to gamble though. :lol:
by DICKEYBIRD
Sun Feb 25, 2018 9:10 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Pro license file/ induction sensor
Replies: 36
Views: 8818

Re: Pro license file/ induction sensor

Hiya James, welcome aboard! Is this the one? https://www.damencnc.com/userdata/file/1998_IFS204.pdf I can't answer your question but maybe it will help someone that knows electronics give you an answer. Marty? Gary?, Keith, et al?
by DICKEYBIRD
Sat Feb 24, 2018 11:58 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Modifying HOM, other Macros and Inputs
Replies: 4
Views: 1892

Re: Modifying HOM, other Macros and Inputs

How to put an external switch for “cycle start”? An external push button cycle start (and many other actions) without using an input can be done with a USB device such as X-Keys or others: http://centroidcncforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=60&t=1026&p=8331&hilit=xkeys#p4878 I use a Genovation ...
by DICKEYBIRD
Thu Feb 22, 2018 5:05 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Schematics .dwg file type conversion?
Replies: 2
Views: 1564

Re: Schematics .dwg file type conversion?

Thanks Andy! I haven't got them to load just yet. I'm having a weird Windows permission error that won't let me save it where I want. I'm at work & ran outta time to mess with it. :x
by DICKEYBIRD
Thu Feb 22, 2018 11:45 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Schematics .dwg file type conversion?
Replies: 2
Views: 1564

Schematics .dwg file type conversion?

Hello all, my CAD program won't open the .dwg version used by Centroid which was Draftsight I think. I have opened most all versions of .dxf's & .dwg's before but it says "Unsupported file version" & stops. I know Draftsight is a "free" download but I would to hate learn ...
by DICKEYBIRD
Wed Feb 21, 2018 12:09 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: 4 axis lathe with Acorn board - third axis not working
Replies: 10
Views: 3677

Re: 4 axis lathe with Acorn board - third axis not working

Richard70 wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2018 11:29 pm ...but have a friend who makes complex mechanisms for a living and is generously making my machine in his spare time.
Wow, I need one of those! :)
by DICKEYBIRD
Tue Feb 20, 2018 6:47 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: 4 axis lathe with Acorn board - third axis not working
Replies: 10
Views: 3677

Re: 4 axis lathe with Acorn board - third axis not working

Used to writing gcode for my four axis table top CNC, with A as the rotating axis. I would pay money to see a video of that puppy running a job...well almost. :lol: I'm sure there are many others here that would like to see what you're doing with it. Do you have videos up already or do we have to M...
by DICKEYBIRD
Mon Feb 19, 2018 11:54 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Can an ACORN be used as a retrofit to a PROLIGHT 1000?
Replies: 13
Views: 4491

Re: Can an ACORN be used as a retrofit to a PROLIGHT 1000?

martyscncgarage wrote: Mon Feb 19, 2018 11:05 am Do you have someone that could help if needed?
He's got you & Gary...who else does he need? :lol:
by DICKEYBIRD
Sun Feb 18, 2018 3:55 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Acorn ad on Home Shop Machinist still shows $265.00
Replies: 4
Views: 2088

Acorn ad on Home Shop Machinist still shows $265.00

Just a heads up that it was mentioned on the HSM forum that the ad still shows the $265.00 introductory price. It might give a visitor to the site something to bitch about?
by DICKEYBIRD
Sun Feb 18, 2018 9:56 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Acorn Setup
Replies: 7
Views: 2503

Re: Acorn Setup

mntlvr wrote: Sat Feb 17, 2018 10:57 pm ...there is a wealth of knowledge in that manual. To me it's like drinking from a fire hose!

Also I can not seem to find the "Work-light" button on the control panel. I haven't seen that on mine. I think you'd have to set up an "Aux" key for that.