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by Nigelo
Tue May 07, 2024 11:59 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Help on isolation switch fit two circuits/power supplies
Replies: 6
Views: 71

Re: Help on isolation switch fit two circuits/power supplies

As Shawn correctly asked "Why" and in addition to Gary's comments: For correct electrical coding, you need to obtain the advice from a qualified UK "sparks" (Electrician in UK parlance). In the UK, the declared voltage and tolerance for mains electricity supply is not 240vac but ...
by Nigelo
Mon May 06, 2024 4:24 pm
Forum: Public Beta CNC Software Testing, Discussion and Feedback
Topic: CNC12 v5.1 RC7 (which is build #17806) went up last night with these fixes and improvements
Replies: 14
Views: 388

Re: CNC12 v5.1 RC7 (which is build #17806) went up last night with these fixes and improvements

suntravel wrote: Mon May 06, 2024 3:56 pm
Do you know new CHIPS from swissi ?
Good approach on the tool lib there with im/export and fusion import.

Uwe
Yep, also Vectric import including their latest v12
by Nigelo
Sat May 04, 2024 11:49 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Tool Change Macro Help
Replies: 26
Views: 522

Re: Tool Change Macro Help

Of course, for Probing and tool height related activities (shortly to include Tool Library import facilities), you could always use Swissi's ProbeApp instead of trying to reinvent the wheel.
Just sayin'
by Nigelo
Fri May 03, 2024 3:25 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Pro vs Ultimate, MPG questions...
Replies: 11
Views: 209

Re: Pro vs Ultimate, MPG questions...

geneb wrote: Fri May 03, 2024 2:52 pm I know what the differences in the feature are, I wanted to know if that is the /only/ difference.
No, its not the only difference. Although you can calculate CSR with the Pro licence, I believe you will need the Ultimate licence to automatically use that in machining your parts.
by Nigelo
Fri May 03, 2024 12:29 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Tool touch off and probe help needed
Replies: 31
Views: 664

Re: Tool touch off and probe help needed

From the Amazon links posted earlier in this thread Your X and Y axis are as follows: STEPPERONLINE High Torque Nema 23 CNC Stepper Motor Rated current 4.2A & resistance 0.9ohms (= nominal 3.78vdc) Supposedly 36vdc https://www.omc-stepperonline.com/nema-23-bipolar-3nm-425oz-in-4-2a-57x57x114mm-4...
by Nigelo
Mon Apr 29, 2024 8:16 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Enable outputs on Acorn
Replies: 9
Views: 433

Re: Enable outputs on Acorn

If you have a properly configured E-Stop, this will already do the job or am I missing something?
by Nigelo
Tue Apr 23, 2024 2:11 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: why is my origin inverted? <resolved>
Replies: 6
Views: 257

Re: why is my origin inverted?

Hi, thanks for the reply, my axis are correct x+ goes to the right, y+ goes towards the machine and z+ upwards I made an intercon program and milled out a part successfully but all the while it was going backwards on the centroid graphics.... Almost certain that your axes are incorrect as Tom sugge...
by Nigelo
Sat Apr 20, 2024 11:17 am
Forum: Public Beta CNC Software Testing, Discussion and Feedback
Topic: Centroid V5.10 tool number
Replies: 4
Views: 247

Re: Centroid V5.10 tool number

Did you remember to manually copy your mfunc18.mac from v5.08 to v5.10?
by Nigelo
Fri Apr 12, 2024 12:34 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: A few problems I need help with
Replies: 8
Views: 341

Re: A few problems I need help with

I think Terry is confusing what appears in the Program List when he clicks Windows Start. They are 2 separate Programs but CNC12 when started will automatically start the VCP. If this is not the case, please post a current REPORT.ZIP that Shawn has already requested above. This contains detailed inf...
by Nigelo
Thu Apr 11, 2024 4:29 pm
Forum: Machining Strategies. Work Holding, Tool Path, Cutters, Feeds/Speeds etc.
Topic: Newbie Intercon question
Replies: 4
Views: 378

Re: Newbie Intercon question

If I understand your request and ignoring the DXF part, this needs just one main Intercon command with a choice of 2 - Either Bore Array or Drill Array. Assuming your 105 holes are split 7 rows in Y Axis and 15 rows on X axis, you enter Bore or Drill Array and enter increments of nn inches (or mm) f...