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@cnckeith: Not sure if the “save people from themselves” was aimed at me or not, but no I didn’t restore from a previous version. I actually got into the trouble I got into by following the install instructions.

Please read my first post (and my third, commenting on your video) carefully and with ...

BTW, Keith's video is super helpful, but *really* needs to be part of the install documentation (e.g. "if you're installing from version 4.X to 5.X and have customized your VCP, be sure to watch this video..."). I feel like an idiot for bothering the forum with an old issue, even though I carefully ...

Thanks for the reply, Sword; very helpful.

Anyone able to upload/send me the default 5.10 acorn_mill_vcp_skin.vcp file I can use as a template to get my customizations working again? I overwrote it when I copied my full VCP directory and would rather not have to completely reinstall and start from ...

Finally got around to updating from 4.82 to 5.10 last night and somehow borked my mill: The bottom quarter of my custom VCP no longer shows, including the Reset button, which means I can’t even get the machine cleared to start a session. Attached is a report and screenshot. Anyone got any ideas ...

<snip> Can you tell me what file stores the return positions and origins?<snip>

I'd like to know this too. Just upgraded from 4.62 to 4.82 and lost my G28s & G30s across multiple WCSs (mostly the location of my tool setter). I can re-create them, but it'd be nice to know what file this lives in ...

I'm curious: If I plug my scales directly into the AcornSix, can I get rid of my dedicated scale display? Mine is a knee mill conversion, and there are times I still like to turn the handles. If I cut power to my servos to turn the handles, will the scale coordinates update in the CNC12 display or ...

I’ve got a Tormach High Speed Spindle “outrigger” kit (see pic) attached to my Sharp knee mill (Bridgeport clone). Question for the group is the best strategy for setting up the 0,0,0 coordinates of the secondary spindle, given that I have a probe (Hallmark ITTP) for the main spindle.

I guess I ...

in general i don't recommend using laptops or ethernet port adapters for CNC PC applications.
for low bucks you can buy a dedicated PC.
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Funny thing here, though, is the laptop and USB ethernet adapter worked , while the internal ethernet adapter on the cheap dedicated PC did not. We got ...

Curious what you're using the box for. That's a lot of I/O for only two motors (tool changer?). Whatever it is, I think you'll enjoy Acorn/Centroid, and by enjoy I mean get it put together quickly, maybe do some light VCP customization, and have it just work so you can get on with your projects ...

Latest revision, after another weekend of tweaking. Button locations and colors grouped according to function. Got all the macros working, and added swissi's probe app (just called "PROBE" on my VCP). The only thing that doesn't work -- and might never -- is the 50% feedrate override button. Any ...