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by rickwjenn
Sun Oct 14, 2018 1:01 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: CNC Newbie
Replies: 8
Views: 3929

Re: CNC Newbie

That is correct. My stepper motor controllers are only for one axis. My machine came this way and I replaced the junk Chinese NMotion controller board with the Acorn. If I was doing it over, I would buy a single multi-axis controller to save space. BUT I am convinced this would make trouble shooting...
by rickwjenn
Sat Oct 13, 2018 12:09 pm
Forum: Acorn CNC Tech Tips Knowledge Base, Look Here! before posting
Topic: Quick Tip: Creating and Restoring from a Report file
Replies: 1
Views: 20275

Re: Quick Tip: Creating and Restoring from a Report file

Thanks for this video. I accidentally reset my CNC 12 Wizard Configuration and got the opportunity to "learn" and set up my machine the second time. I went much faster, but should of used the report restore.

Thx
by rickwjenn
Sat Oct 13, 2018 12:09 pm
Forum: Acorn CNC Knowledge Base Videos
Topic: Quick Tip: Creating and Restoring from a Report file
Replies: 1
Views: 14366

Re: Quick Tip: Creating and Restoring from a Report file

Thanks for this video. I accidentally reset my CNC 12 Wizard Configuration and got the opportunity to "learn" and set up my machine the second time. I went much faster, but should of used the report restore.

Thx
by rickwjenn
Sat Oct 13, 2018 12:05 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: CNC Newbie
Replies: 8
Views: 3929

Re: CNC Newbie

Sounds like a great project. The Acorn is the right way to go IMO. I wired my Acorn directly to the LeadShine stepper motor controllers via two wires per axis - direction and step. That plus the 5V power supply to the motor controllers and you are in business. Be sure to use the CNC Wizard tool to c...
by rickwjenn
Tue Sep 25, 2018 9:46 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Any word on the I/O expansion acorn board.
Replies: 35
Views: 14387

Re: Any word on the I/O expansion acorn board.

Wow - this sounds like a great add-on. I thought the Acorn Board with CNC 12 controller software and wizard was outstanding... Then I bought the Wireless Remote Plus Generator and my productive went up 10X.... With the additional IO channels the possibilities are enormous. I have to say for the $, t...
by rickwjenn
Sat Sep 22, 2018 6:15 pm
Forum: Success Stories
Topic: Centriod Makes First Part for '58 Chevy Truck project
Replies: 1
Views: 2312

Centriod Makes First Part for '58 Chevy Truck project

Been getting familiar with my PM-940CNC with the acorn controller... Finally took a part for my dad's Truck project from Fusion 360 design to finished part. This is a clamping bracket for a 2.25 inch diameter street rod power steering actuator on my dad's 58 Chevy truck. The existing clamp is very w...
by rickwjenn
Mon Aug 27, 2018 2:43 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: First Fusion 360 Part
Replies: 2
Views: 1845

Re: First Fusion 360 Part

Dave_C I can see why. This is so much better and I I just barely know how to use it . I have subscription to www.pluralsight.com for tech training and they happen to have about 20+ Fusion 360 training classes. I went thru a couple at 1.5X speed while playing with the software to get the essence of i...
by rickwjenn
Mon Aug 27, 2018 2:41 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Fusion 360 Post Processor for Acorn?
Replies: 7
Views: 3478

Re: Fusion 360 Post Processor for Acorn?

Thanks Sportbikeryder and Dave_C

I tried a little harder and go the Centroid post process to work. Built a 1400 block program that ran for 60+ mins (me being very cautious on speeds). Not a single error! I am good to go.
by rickwjenn
Mon Aug 27, 2018 12:14 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Centroid Wireless MPG
Replies: 7
Views: 3369

Re: Centroid Wireless MPG

thanks for posting the videos! looks great.. give us an overview on your machine , make model, specs and the control configuration, motors , drivers etc.. Thanks for all the help here... The machine is a PM-940CNC Leadshine Steppers and Drive Controllers 3200 steps/rev Delta VSD driving 2HP 220 1Ph...
by rickwjenn
Mon Aug 27, 2018 12:05 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: First Fusion 360 Part
Replies: 2
Views: 1845

First Fusion 360 Part

Took some time and trial and error, but I made my first Fusion 360 part and took it all the way to CNC Milling on my PM-940CNC. Pretty simple in that I wanted to make a tool holder plate with some 1.25" diameter and 1.0" diameter holes. Used a 10 X 15 X .25" plate of Aluminum. Designe...