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by Ruben
Sat Apr 03, 2021 7:23 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Circular Pocket diameter off (Resolved)
Replies: 16
Views: 4775

Re: Circular Pocket diameter off

Hello Mart, Keith. Just wanted to let you know that I followed the step on the literature, also the videos that you suggested and was able to get the CNC mill properly fine-tuned. I want to thank you for your help. Your videos were of great help for me and I'm sure many others. I did a test-run circ...
by Ruben
Tue Mar 30, 2021 9:03 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Circular Pocket diameter off (Resolved)
Replies: 16
Views: 4775

Re: Circular Pocket diameter off

Hi Shawn. The mills are not the same. You need to get a different Ball Screw Kit. Get in contact with Dave Clements from Arizonavideo99 at davedaxx1@yahoo.com You'll need to do some research on the servos/stepper motor that you'll be using because the shafts come in different diameters. Dave will ne...
by Ruben
Mon Mar 29, 2021 10:01 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Circular Pocket diameter off (Resolved)
Replies: 16
Views: 4775

Re: Circular Pocket diameter off

I've only had the opportunity to back up the files and updated CNC12 software to ver. 4.64. Also changed the axis drive type to ClearPath SDSK & SDHP. I have to set the steps per rev on the MSP software, and Centroid Wizzard Axis Configurations per your latest video for the SDKS ClearPath servos...
by Ruben
Mon Mar 29, 2021 6:18 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Circular Pocket diameter off (Resolved)
Replies: 16
Views: 4775

Re: Circular Pocket diameter off

Hi Keith & Marty Using Teknic ClearPath SDSK servos. (SDSK-2321S-RLN on the X,Y axis and SDSK-2331S-RLN on the Z axis) Also the Ball Screw Kit from ArizonaVideo for the PM-25MV mill. Direct mount to the ClearPath servos. I measure the ball screw pitch and it was 5. Included are pictures of the e...
by Ruben
Sat Mar 27, 2021 1:25 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Circular Pocket diameter off (Resolved)
Replies: 16
Views: 4775

Re: Circular Pocket diameter off

Thank You Nigelo for the information. That is what I intend to do, Calibrate the TPI on all axis.
Everything has a learning curve, This is why I opted to post the issue, to get advice from those with more knowledge about these subjects.

Thank You Ruben
by Ruben
Sat Mar 27, 2021 9:46 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Circular Pocket diameter off (Resolved)
Replies: 16
Views: 4775

Re: Circular Pocket diameter off

Hi Chuck

Here is my report. I'm using the Intercon software that came with the Acorn board to program the parts.
What I haven't setup is the turns per inch of the leads screw, and checked the backlash. I believe that may be the problem.

Thank You: Ruben
by Ruben
Fri Mar 26, 2021 7:42 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Circular Pocket diameter off (Resolved)
Replies: 16
Views: 4775

Circular Pocket diameter off (Resolved)

Hello to all. I'm new to CNC, nevertheless, I needed to ask for advice. I setup up my mill (PM-25MV) to run with the Centroid Acorn board using the current ver of CNC12. I'm trying to do a 1-inch circular pocket and the diameter and enter 1.0 inch as the diameter, but the hole comes out bigger (1.11...