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Ok thanks, that makes sense.

So, I have a networking related question: It was my impression that to connect 2 LAN devices with only a cable between required a "crossover" cable...I assumed the cable supplied with the Acorn kit must be crossover? But if that cable can be used with a switch...is the switch autosensing o...

Excellent exposition. For the end user, the temptation is always to go larger. Sometimes, less is more. Gary recommended Clearpath 3411's for my ShopBot conversion. I was fascinated with more power and wanted 3421's. Until I studied the torque comparison - While the 3421 starts out much higher, for ...

Way to go. What a nice conversion. Centroid control is leaps and bounds better than the antiquated control system it replaces on these machines. I sure wouldn't go back to the comm errors, etc, etc...

Wow Keith! Looking like a great start!

That's why we're hoping Keith will add the option to link some inputs to external button assignments IN THE WIZARD...complile that plc all at one time! Imagine if tool check, cycle start, feed hold, etc, etc, could be assigned to a NO/NC input....Come on, Keith, it can't be that hard to add it to th...

Awww Gary.... now you're making me feel all warm and fuzzy and nostalgic. Just about forgot what I was missing.

Gerald

Hey! Another ShopBot converting to a REAL CNC control! You'll never look back!

Do you have your pro license installed? I believe software pairing is a pro version feature.

Sweet MPG! Do the new ones actually have a backlit screen? Wow!