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Sorry, I should really have started a new post as this really would be a new topic. I'll run a report on the machine and then re post as a new topic if you prefer.

Hi again, Tonight we installed a float switch to use instead of the ohmic sensor. When we test the automatic touch-off cycle with the Torch Touch-off Button on the VCP it measures exactly as it should. But when we try a test run on the flange file included with the install, the torch moves into posi...

Update and question: I got rid of my ProPoint Plasma cutter and purchased a new Everlast with CNC package and a new TX board. I'm planning to fire it up tonight. A couple of questions before I press the button though. 1. I've used the s15195.r1 schematic to wire it up, but I want to run a torch tip ...

I got out to the shop to do some measuring. I brought along an oscilloscope to see what the output of the CNC port on the plasma cutter puts out. I had already measured this with a voltmeter and saw that it maxed at about 3.7 volts What I was not sure of is if there were voltage spikes that were not...

Attached is a report I took today.

Thanks for your response Joey, In my emotional state after seeing the smoke... I didn't read the "Please Read Before posting questions" section. Sorry about that. I will run a report and get a few of those answers for you tomorrow hopefully. I am building this with a friend and the machine...

Today I finally got to firing my Plasma cutter as per the instructions on page 35 of the Acorn CNC Plasma Installation manual. Unfortunately it fried my THC! :cry: I don't know what to do next as I feel like I have everything set up as it should be. Obviously somewhere something is wrong! My Setup: ...

Thanks for your help!

Thanks for the replies! The acorn supports step direction to the motor drives . DC control not supported . You need to change to step direction drive there are manuals on this site with many wire diagrams . I may be misunderstanding something, but this is a step direction drive is it not? I just pas...

I'm looking at purchasing an Acorn CNC Control kit and a Centroid Acorn Torch Height Controller (THC) kit. Before doing so, I'd like to make sure this will actually work with the equipment I currently have. I have an old CNC machine that has been retrofitted with the following: Stepper motors - Auto...