Acorn to Maxnc
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Acorn to Maxnc
Can acorn connect with Maxnc Lathe -Close Loop-?
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Re: Acorn to Maxnc
It does use encoder feedback on the spindle. Which allows for proper rigid tapping, threading, and even multi lead threading, etc.
However currently, and probably forever, Acorn can only support "hybrid" closed loop on the axis.
There are many drives available that are closed loop and the control, and error/position compensation are done in the drive. Acorn does not follow the motor position.
I wouldn't worry too much about the Acorn board being closed loop with the newer servo/stepper drives.
Clay
However currently, and probably forever, Acorn can only support "hybrid" closed loop on the axis.
There are many drives available that are closed loop and the control, and error/position compensation are done in the drive. Acorn does not follow the motor position.
I wouldn't worry too much about the Acorn board being closed loop with the newer servo/stepper drives.
Clay
Clay
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near Winston-Salem, NC
unofficial ACORN fb group https://www.facebook.com/groups/897054597120437/
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Re: Acorn to Maxnc
davismarks,
how about photos and specs? what kind of axis motors and drives does it have etc? -k
how about photos and specs? what kind of axis motors and drives does it have etc? -k
Need support? READ THIS POST first. http://centroidcncforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=60&t=1043
All Acorn Documentation is located here: viewtopic.php?f=60&t=3397
Answers to common questions: viewforum.php?f=63
and here viewforum.php?f=61
Gear we use but don't sell. https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_di ... _gear.html
All Acorn Documentation is located here: viewtopic.php?f=60&t=3397
Answers to common questions: viewforum.php?f=63
and here viewforum.php?f=61
Gear we use but don't sell. https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_di ... _gear.html
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Re: Acorn to Maxnc
If your MaxNC system is like the one I had many years ago, the stepper driver was different than the norm. It was called a "wave-drive" system. Mach3 has a special MaxNC mode but I'm thinking Acorn won't work since it is a step & direction system. You'd probably be better off changing to more modern drivers anyway. I have no idea what type of encoder it has or if it'll work with Acorn.
Milton in Collierville, TN
"Accuracy is the sum total of your compensating mistakes."
"Accuracy is the sum total of your compensating mistakes."
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Re: Acorn to Maxnc
Thank you all for the info.