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by inairam
Sat Apr 13, 2024 7:40 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: min lathe build AC spindel on off control
Replies: 5
Views: 228

Re: min lathe build AC spindel on off control

and SpinFWD with be controlled with M03 and M05?
by inairam
Fri Apr 12, 2024 3:19 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: min lathe build AC spindel on off control
Replies: 5
Views: 228

Re: min lathe build AC spindel on off control

Keith, Thank you

Let me rephrase the question.

I know how to wire the relay to turn the motor on and off.

How do I get that relay to be controlled with M03 and M05 commands? I assume the M03 and M05 are controlling the VFD output on the board.
by inairam
Fri Apr 12, 2024 2:16 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: min lathe build AC spindel on off control
Replies: 5
Views: 228

min lathe build AC spindel on off control

I have an enco unimat lathe build. I have the drives up and the repeating as well as I can expect for what I am working with. I want to use one of the relays to turn the 120v AC spindle motor on and off. I am not looking for speed control ( that is with pullies) or ccw or cw rotation not an option w...
by inairam
Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:40 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Is there a "trim" setting in Acorn to adjust treat our to acutal movemetn
Replies: 2
Views: 559

Is there a "trim" setting in Acorn to adjust treat our to acutal movemetn

I have a Unimat small jewelers lathe project.

I have everything installed and x and z are moving in the correct directions.

Where is Acorn set up do I go to set up the movement to of the x & z to match the movement displayed on the screen?
by inairam
Sat Mar 02, 2024 10:33 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Stepper motor driver not listed in config wizard
Replies: 6
Views: 262

Re: Stepper motor driver not listed in config wizard

Thank you but why use the H6 connector when you have the h2 and h3 connectors on the board?

Getting away from that DB25 was the main reason I went with Acorn.
by inairam
Fri Mar 01, 2024 2:39 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Stepper motor driver not listed in config wizard
Replies: 6
Views: 262

Stepper motor driver not listed in config wizard

I am working on a small lathe project.

I am using NEMA 17 stepper motors and EASON TB6600 drivers. the TB6600 driver is not listed in the config wizard.

How do I configure the driver?