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by cnckeith
Fri Mar 31, 2023 3:04 pm
Forum: Centroid Oak, Allin1DC, MPU11 and Legacy products
Topic: Spindle Stop Button Function
Replies: 2
Views: 38

Re: Spindle Stop Button Function

i use spindle stop all the time to turn off the spindle during a "dry run" where the axis motors keep moving
same with flood and mist etc.
by cnckeith
Fri Mar 31, 2023 1:38 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: analog 0-10 volt putting out 24v
Replies: 3
Views: 80

Re: analog 0-10 volt putting out 24v

jimw wrote: Thu Mar 30, 2023 11:00 pm yes the Acorn board is outputing 24v on the 10v analog connection lugs.
post a link to the VFD manual so we can help. Start a Google album and share pics of the current wiring and components
by cnckeith
Thu Mar 30, 2023 7:01 pm
Forum: Acorn CNC Plasma
Topic: Prototype Plasma project w/ Acorn
Replies: 9
Views: 50

Re: Prototype Plasma project w/ Acorn

advice...follow the setup steps in the plasma manual in order! the plasma devil is in the details.
https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_di ... manual.pdf
by cnckeith
Thu Mar 30, 2023 6:55 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: z AXIS ISSUE
Replies: 12
Views: 199

Re: z AXIS ISSUE

Jerry,
did you resolve this issue?
by cnckeith
Thu Mar 30, 2023 6:41 pm
Forum: Public Beta CNC Software Testing, Discussion and Feedback
Topic: 412 MPG1 encoder error on startup
Replies: 4
Views: 192

Re: 412 MPG1 encoder error on startup

think we have this one fixed.. testing it today.. will be in next build.
by cnckeith
Thu Mar 30, 2023 6:35 pm
Forum: Public Beta CNC Software Testing, Discussion and Feedback
Topic: Reset Home Error & Error 453
Replies: 3
Views: 162

Re: Reset Home Error & Error 453

bill, send me and email with phone number and we will arrange a TV session to see what is going on. -k
by cnckeith
Thu Mar 30, 2023 6:32 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Inkscape text not centered in cn12 (resolved)
Replies: 6
Views: 93

Re: Inkscape text not centered in cn12

all fonts have to be converted to lines and arcs.

use "covert to outline" in Ai,

and object to path in Inkscape.

the VCP does not support fonts in .svg files , as per vcp manual page. 38
https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_di ... manual.pdf
by cnckeith
Thu Mar 30, 2023 2:26 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: New Build: Another Techno Lathe
Replies: 1
Views: 49

Re: New Build: Another Techno Lathe

cool, thanks for posting looking forward to the project chronicle.
by cnckeith
Wed Mar 29, 2023 5:15 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: HowTo Loss of Vacuum causes tool check event.
Replies: 3
Views: 48

Re: HowTo Loss of Vacuum causes tool check event.

SkyMoCo wrote: Wed Mar 29, 2023 4:37 pm I didn't see it in the docs, didn't think to look in real life. :)

thanks very much.
documentation always lags software development. :roll:

But it is documented here.

https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_di ... s_v4.8.pdf
by cnckeith
Wed Mar 29, 2023 4:59 pm
Forum: Public Beta CNC Software Testing, Discussion and Feedback
Topic: Some Wizard settings not saving
Replies: 11
Views: 271

Re: Some Wizard settings not saving

Hey Keith, just Acorn. I meant a video from me showing the steps, if that's why you ask. ;) thanks, i'm trying to recreate the "i will create my own home program" not sticking and cant. i think i see what you might be doing.. if i don't close the wizard it appears to revert. after you pre...