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by scatgo
Mon Apr 08, 2024 4:36 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: C Axis Lathe Situation
Replies: 7
Views: 303

Re: C Axis Lathe Situation

tblough wrote: Sun Apr 07, 2024 7:01 am C-23 to C-60 would move CCW.
C-60 to C-23 would be CW.

Same thing happens on Z.
For some reason iam not getting that. Can someone please elaborate??
by scatgo
Sun Apr 07, 2024 3:46 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: C Axis Lathe Situation
Replies: 7
Views: 303

Re: C Axis Lathe Situation

I still dont see how all z and c moves can be - when the spindle moves in clockwise and anticlockwise direction. If you watch the video of the part being made the z axis moves from left to right and right to left. How can that not be z+ and Z- moves in the program?
by scatgo
Sun Apr 07, 2024 12:36 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: C Axis Lathe Situation
Replies: 7
Views: 303

Re: C Axis Lathe Situation

Thanks
by scatgo
Sat Apr 06, 2024 8:21 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: C Axis Lathe Situation
Replies: 7
Views: 303

C Axis Lathe Situation

In do have some experience with X Y Z programing on a milling machine but i know nothing about C axis programming. Centroid has a video of the type of work i would like to do and a sample program. I was hoping someone could help me decipher the sample program so I can learn how to do some c axis pro...
by scatgo
Wed Apr 03, 2024 11:06 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: C Axis Lathe Situation
Replies: 3
Views: 495

C Axis Lathe Situation

In do have some experience with X Y Z programing on a milling machine but i know nothing about C axis programming. Centroid has a video of the type of work i need to do and a sample program. I was hoping someone could help me decipher the sample program so I can learn how to deal with this. I would ...
by scatgo
Thu Mar 14, 2024 4:32 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Closed loop stepper
Replies: 3
Views: 1716

Re: Closed loop stepper

Thanks.
by scatgo
Tue Mar 12, 2024 10:35 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Closed loop stepper
Replies: 3
Views: 1716

Closed loop stepper

Just found this setup on Amazon. This is what I am going to use unless any of you had problems with this setup. It looks to me like I will need a power supply for each drive. I have no problem with that. Can someone please help me confirm they will work with Acorn. I just spent so much time looking ...
by scatgo
Tue Mar 12, 2024 7:29 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: FYI MIGHT be a good deal
Replies: 4
Views: 261

Re: FYI MIGHT be a good deal

Anybody know if they will work with a Acorn board?
by scatgo
Tue Mar 12, 2024 3:52 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Spindle Encoder
Replies: 2
Views: 1647

Spindle Encoder

Can some please help me find the right encoder for Acorn. I cant seem to find this information on the web site. Will the one in the link below work?https://www.ebay.com/itm/134111688882
by scatgo
Sat Mar 09, 2024 12:05 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: FYI MIGHT be a good deal
Replies: 4
Views: 261

FYI MIGHT be a good deal

Check out the deal in the link below. My usual line of thinking is you get what you pay for. This is all new to me so any info on the type of drive and servo they are selling would be nice. https://www.vevor.com/dc-stepper-motor-c_11221/2-phase-nema34-12nm-1712oz-in-closed-loop-stepper-servo-motor-h...