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by BrixhamEngineer
Fri May 26, 2023 8:46 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Importing DXF files
Replies: 7
Views: 2786

Re: Importing DXF files

I take it from the above comments there is no facility for importing DXF files into Lathes? I have spent quite a bit of time following the “import DXF video” from Centroid.

If it’s not available could you pease edit the Video re lathes. I for one would like to see it for the lathe, as I am ...
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by BrixhamEngineer
Tue Jul 12, 2022 1:30 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Which contactor and snubber
Replies: 27
Views: 6426

Re: Which contactor and snubber

I have purchased some of the following to use as snubbers. I am nearing the end of wiring up my Acorn 3 axis Mill and want to use the relays for various tasks. Can someone with the electronic knowledge let me if they are they suitable?

The spec given is:


“ 1. Overview
RC absorption circuit is ...
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by BrixhamEngineer
Mon Jul 04, 2022 12:33 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Prox Switch Help [Resolved]
Replies: 29
Views: 8449

Re: Prox Switch Help [Resolved]

Thanks ever so much for the wiring diagram. I couldn't get it to work originally as for some reason, I thought the input line (black) was the only one to put in series. Because of the amount of time trying to sort it I decided to give up and use up more of the inputs, so each proximity switch was ...
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by BrixhamEngineer
Tue Jun 07, 2022 7:24 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Sherline steppers to DM332T problem
Replies: 4
Views: 1731

Re: Sherline steppers to DM332T problem

I am pleased to say I now have 3 working Stepper motors on the bench. However, I decided to ditch the Sherline motors and boughthttps://www.automationtechnologiesinc.com/products-page/nema23-closed-loop-stepper-motor-system-hybrid-servo-kit/hybrid-servo-drive-kl-5080h.

All are now working on the ...
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by BrixhamEngineer
Sat May 14, 2022 1:31 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Sherline steppers to DM332T problem
Replies: 4
Views: 1731

Re: Sherline steppers to DM332T problem

Thank you CNCKieth and Mike Richards for your feedback. I have studied the Step Motor Basic document and found it useful. Giving me the confidence to cut the plug off the stepper motor itself and see the real colours. Of course mine had to have 9 wires not 4,6 or 8! But by testing the wiring using ...
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by BrixhamEngineer
Wed May 11, 2022 1:31 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Sherline steppers to DM332T problem
Replies: 4
Views: 1731

Sherline steppers to DM332T problem

I bought a Sherline lathe and mill CNC package a year or two ago and was becoming familiar with the Masso control system. However, one of the issues I didn't like was having to change all the cables when moving from one machine to another. Which meant (for me) an opportunity to make a mistake. And ...
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