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Hi, cncKeith

Any update being able to edit an Xml file for the VCP, I'm colorblind and finding it really difficult to distinguish the button indicator lights on the VCP. ?

Interesting fact:
If you are colorblind, you have difficulty distinguishing certain colors, such as blue and yellow or red and ...

Hi, All

Thought i'd share this low cost tip i found for splash proofing cables, while searching for cable conduit today.
I realised a Standard 3/4" garden hose tap fitting works.

Just remove the inner brass from the Hose Fitting, Remove the DMM white plastic insert and rubber grommet.
Install the ...

Hi, Tom

Thanks for the inspiration, i was thinking how to add a spindle encoder, i'm currently setting up a Closed Loop vector drive VFD on my MICROCUT MB20 Bed mill Refurb
using the following parts:

RLS RM44 Encoder: RM44IC0012B10F2E10
RLS Magnet Actuator: RMH06A3A00
WEG CF700 7.5kw VFD ...

Hi, All

Thanks for answering the question, so the prefered method is:

1.) Put any custom files in a folder, then after you use the wizard to make changes in other areas you can copy them back
or
2.) Use the wizard to do as much configuring as you can, edit up the custom home file, then use CNC12 ...

Hi All

Is it possible to save my own Custom Wizard settings?

When i choose the DMM DYN2DYN4 in the Acorn Wizard, it naturally sets up the wizard for DMM Technology DYN2 or DYN4 servo drives as expected.
This can be also be a problem as each time i write the settings to acorn, my files are being ...

Hi, Jake

Just tried your instructions, seems to work, i'll play around and perfect it for my machine.

Many thanks to all on the forum for the terrific help i've received in such a rapid response manner.

Thanks
Carl

cut2cut wrote: ↑Wed Mar 06, 2019 1:28 pm
I’ll post my home file when I get back to the mill in the next day or two. It appears some setups are a little unique so it’s worth looking at a few.

Jake

Hi jake
Friendly reminder, were all Waiting to see your home file and how you made it all work with just two acorn inputs

Thanks
Carl

Hi, Slodat

Thanks for the quick reply, i have been following your posts on this topic.

What do you mean "I do not have any of these switches configured in the wizard drop downs." do you have a screenshot ?

Is it possible to only use two Acorn inputs for all homing, just home each axis one after ...

Hi, all

Has anyone managed to wire the DYN4 ZRI using only two Acorn inputs?

X-Axis ZRI to Acorn IN1
Y-Axis ZRI to Acorn IN1
Z-Axis ZRI to Acorn IN1

X-home switch, Y-home switch, Z-home switch, wired in series to Acorn IN2

Normally Open switch, Normally closed switch ?

Acorn Wizard settings ...