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The Acorn Router Project
Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2018 5:36 pm
by Gary Campbell
Part 1
I am doing a router build/conversion to Centroid Acorn control. More of a rebuild than an actual build. I am planning to do this in stages using a generic Chinese tabletop machine as a donor, upgrade to Centroid control, then do a few additional stages of upgrades to the machine. Here is an outline of the plan:
And the video of Part 1:
https://youtu.be/g9JoS18-nXA
https://youtu.be/g9JoS18-nXA
Re: The Acorn Router Project
Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2018 7:05 pm
by frijoli
Well done. Looking forward to the video series!
Re: The Acorn Router Project
Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2018 8:54 pm
by cbb1962
I also have a Chinese 6090 machine I am going to upgrade. Looking forward to seeing your progress.
Part 2 Video
Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2018 1:07 pm
by Gary Campbell
Part 2 showing the frame and the changes required is in the can!
https://youtu.be/rDtjBturMA0
https://youtu.be/rDtjBturMA0
Part 3 Video
Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2018 3:22 pm
by Gary Campbell
Part 3 Showing the Control Box Wiring is Complete.
https://youtu.be/-kiKIQrRgig
https://youtu.be/-kiKIQrRgig
Re: The Acorn Router Project
Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2018 2:17 pm
by martyscncgarage
Great build.
The rework on a Chinese router cinched building my own.
Re: The Acorn Router Project
Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 12:11 pm
by Gary Campbell
I have received a PM and an email asking for more info on what tools or methods that were used to "qualify" or "blueprint" this type of build.
The methods are basically a ground up check and recheck of all motion components starting at the table linear rails and working my way up and out to the Z. Remachining, replacing and shimming components as the build progresses. To perform the measurements I use a number of precision products that I have accumulated over the years. I will list them, sometimes with a brand. Rest assured that these rather expensive tools have replaced less costly versions, and their cost cannot usually be justified for a "one-off" project.
48" precision machined steel straightedge
8 by 12 precision square
Starrett 36" precision rule
Mitutoyo 6" digital caliper
Mitutoyo Digital dial indicators
Digital Angle Indicator (.01*)
Edge Technologies Tram Gauge
Set of 1/2 to 1 5/8 parallels
123 blocks and ground angles
Machinists' Jacks
Hammer
Part 3.5 Video
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 12:38 pm
by Gary Campbell
Due to an ever changing wish list of features and some issues that were encountered during testing I have made some modifications to this machine's control. Changes are shown in this Part 3.5 video:
https://youtu.be/TLOtXTOSUWo
https://youtu.be/TLOtXTOSUWo
Part 4 Video
Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2018 8:05 pm
by Gary Campbell
Had some time to get the rotary mounted and partially tested and tuned.
https://youtu.be/SwWIJ-d35us
https://youtu.be/SwWIJ-d35us
Re: The Acorn Router Project
Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2018 8:23 am
by Black Forest
Very nice Gary!