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by cnckeith
Mon Oct 23, 2017 9:27 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Axis are moving when pressing arrow keys in Jog setup (explained)
Replies: 4
Views: 2622

Re: Axis are moving when pressing arrow keys in Jog setup

when keyboard jogging is ON.. it is ON, no matter what screen you are in.

if you don't want the arrow keys to move an axis.. turn off keyboard jogging by pressing <Alt J> :-)
by cnckeith
Mon Oct 23, 2017 9:26 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Acorn lathe? (Acorn CNC12 Lathe has been released! 10-20-17)
Replies: 42
Views: 17791

Re: Acorn lathe? (Acorn CNC12 Lathe has been released! 10-20-17)

in v4.08 BCD output and M107 is available in both the Mill Pro License and the Lathe Pro License.
by cnckeith
Mon Oct 23, 2017 9:02 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Acorn Version 4.08 CNC12 Mill and LATHE now available for download
Replies: 9
Views: 4297

Re: Acorn Version 4.08 CNC12 Mill and LATHE now available for download

Acorn Lathe Pro License for Acorn #985DAD887BFB-0605170051 attached.

after downloading...please rename the file from a .txt to a .dat extension before importing with the Utility menu as per this post.

viewtopic.php?f=60&t=944&p=4313&hilit=license#p4313
by cnckeith
Mon Oct 23, 2017 7:55 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: cnc plasma table control? (explained)
Replies: 2
Views: 1903

Re: cnc plasma table control?

dean check this thread out.
viewtopic.php?f=57&t=913
the Nueron THC works well with centroid gear. http://neuroncnc.com/
by cnckeith
Mon Oct 23, 2017 7:46 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: need help with new cnc set up
Replies: 10
Views: 4445

Re: need help with new cnc set up

please update to the latest version of CNC12 software. here is the download page with instructional video. the Leadshine radio button has been added in 4.08 to the wizard. run the wizard select leadshine and press 'write settings to CNC control configuration' then start cnc12. http://www.centroidcnc...
by cnckeith
Sun Oct 22, 2017 4:00 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Techno-Isel Router Acorn Upgrade
Replies: 7
Views: 3393

Re: Techno-Isel Router Acorn Upgrade

very nice, thanks for posting..looking forward to seeing video of the machine in action.
by cnckeith
Sun Oct 22, 2017 3:59 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Acorn Version 4.08 CNC12 Mill and LATHE now available for download
Replies: 9
Views: 4297

Re: Acorn Version 4.08 CNC12 Mill and LATHE now available for download

4.06 Pro and Ultimate Licenses work with 4.08
maybe you got one that never worked since you didn't have a chance to try it.
Please post a report.zip file so we can generate you a new Pro License.
by cnckeith
Sun Oct 22, 2017 3:43 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: How to change incremental jog step (explained)
Replies: 3
Views: 2485

Re: How to change incremental jog step

correct.. and when using CNC12 in mm mode.. simple type in the x1 basic jog increment you would like in millimeters into parameter 40. so if you want .01mm as the x1 jog increment amount, simply set P40=.01 mm the default setting of P40 is .001 inch.. and when you switch to metric (without changing ...
by cnckeith
Sun Oct 22, 2017 3:40 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Acorn Version 4.08 CNC12 Mill and LATHE now available for download
Replies: 9
Views: 4297

Acorn Version 4.08 CNC12 Mill and LATHE now available for download

New version (v4.08) of Acorn CNC12 is now available for both Mills and Lathes.
Download and Instructions are here.
http://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_diy ... loads.html
by cnckeith
Sun Oct 22, 2017 3:37 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: DRO Readout Not What I Would Expect (explained)
Replies: 3
Views: 2226

Re: DRO Readout Not What I Would Expect

please select incremental jogging mode by pressing the INC/CONT button on the VCP (Virtual Control Panel) then every time you press a jog key it will move exactly the amount set in parameter 40 (in inches or mm) every time you press a jog key. fast or slow as well depending on if you have fast or sl...