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by cnckeith
Fri Jun 06, 2025 4:45 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Centroid CNC Software Licensing Upgrade Announcement
Replies: 27
Views: 766

Re: Centroid CNC Software Licensing Upgrade Announcement



One thing I think that would be helpful is if you offered paid "updates". Something like a XX dollar charge for centroid to take a report from an older system, and send you back a working report for the latest offering. The tech's should be really quick at it, and lots of people don't want to ...
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by cnckeith
Fri Jun 06, 2025 4:42 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Centroid CNC Software Licensing Upgrade Announcement
Replies: 27
Views: 766

Re: Centroid CNC Software Licensing Upgrade Announcement


The default answer with someone using an older version is you have to update to the latest version for free tech support. The downside, of this plan is you will have more people seeking help on older versions. Will they be told they have to pay to get the latest version, so they can get help ...
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by cnckeith
Thu Jun 12, 2025 2:46 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Random E-Stop with CNC12 / Avid CNC with stepper motors
Replies: 13
Views: 133

Re: Random E-Stop with CNC12 / Avid CNC with stepper motors

figure out how the estop switch is wired/routed and trace out all connections to find a weak one.
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by cnckeith
Mon Jun 09, 2025 11:17 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Mist Coolant
Replies: 20
Views: 277

Re: Mist Coolant

starting on page 17, shows typical relay 8 card connections info graphically.
https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_di ... _guide.pdf
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by cnckeith
Mon Jun 09, 2025 3:14 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Centroid CNC Software Licensing Upgrade Announcement
Replies: 27
Views: 766

Re: Centroid CNC Software Licensing Upgrade Announcement


Thanks for replying Keith.

can you clarify more on the probe licensing now wireless probing has been officially added to ultimate? i have oak with a pro license and my wireless probe and wireless TT work 100% fine. if i upgrade to 5.30 is it going to stop working and force me to buy ultimate ...
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by cnckeith
Mon Jun 09, 2025 3:00 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Centroid CNC Software Licensing Upgrade Announcement
Replies: 27
Views: 766

Re: Centroid CNC Software Licensing Upgrade Announcement




One thing I think that would be helpful is if you offered paid "updates". Something like a XX dollar charge for centroid to take a report from an older system, and send you back a working report for the latest offering. The tech's should be really quick at it, and lots of people don't want to ...
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by cnckeith
Mon Jun 09, 2025 1:29 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Centroid CNC Software Licensing Upgrade Announcement
Replies: 27
Views: 766

Re: Centroid CNC Software Licensing Upgrade Announcement


I think this change is long overdue. There is no other company that I am aware of that has offered the support that Centroid has offered. There has to be a financial incentive for Centroid to continue to improve their products and offer the ongoing support they do on this forum. $79 is more than ...
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by cnckeith
Fri Jun 06, 2025 4:41 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Centroid CNC Software Licensing Upgrade Announcement
Replies: 27
Views: 766

Re: Centroid CNC Software Licensing Upgrade Announcement


Hello Keith,

Nice to read about new features CNC12 in version 5.40 but would be nice to know when will be available such expected control VFD by Ethercat for Hickory?

greetings

Andrzej


its not like we haven't been trying. we have multiple models in the shop on the bench its a bit ridiculous ...
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by cnckeith
Fri Jun 06, 2025 3:34 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Centroid CNC Software Licensing Upgrade Announcement
Replies: 27
Views: 766

Re: Centroid CNC Software Licensing Upgrade Announcement



Oak is an 8 axis full closed loop AC Servo system with servo tunning in the CNC.

Acorn is only 4 axis open loop.

Maybe for this reason the software is also cheaper ;)

Uwe




I have been an Oak and Acorn user for many years, its always bothered me that the development on centroid's most ...
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by cnckeith
Fri Jun 06, 2025 3:29 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Centroid CNC Software Licensing Upgrade Announcement
Replies: 27
Views: 766

Re: Centroid CNC Software Licensing Upgrade Announcement


So much detail provided it's not easy to see the wood for the trees!


no good deed goes unpunished. :lol: joking aside. i've announced and opened up for discussion before hand so everyone's concerns can be address.

Many of you are familiar with Vectric software products and there licensing ...
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