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by cnckeith
Wed Mar 19, 2025 7:13 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Build Thread - Chevalier 2040 CNC Bed Mill
Replies: 73
Views: 29774

Re: Build Thread - Chevalier 2040 CNC Bed Mill

super nice to see the quality rebuilding and upgrading going on here in this thread.

we threadmill everything down to 3/8" anymore.
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by cnckeith
Fri Mar 21, 2025 2:22 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Optimum BF20 Milling Machine Axis travel issues
Replies: 18
Views: 1767

Re: Optimum BF20 Milling Machine Axis travel issues

ok post a fresh report.zip now.
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by cnckeith
Fri Mar 21, 2025 2:02 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Optimum BF20 Milling Machine Axis travel issues
Replies: 18
Views: 1767

Re: Optimum BF20 Milling Machine Axis travel issues

Things that will cause com errors 1.) using a RJ45 a bulk head connector 2.) Using a regular non-shielded Ethernet cable or the shielded cable is bad, try another shielded cable as a test. 3.) Using a USB Ethernet adapter. 4.) Ethernet adapter drivers on CNC PC haven't been updated (use manufacture ...
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by cnckeith
Fri Mar 21, 2025 1:34 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Optimum BF20 Milling Machine Axis travel issues
Replies: 18
Views: 1767

Re: Optimum BF20 Milling Machine Axis travel issues

look at the error log in the util menu

did you run the com stress test? its a g code program, load it and run it.

the errors you have are most likely firewall or cable related, follow the details in the link i posted.
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by cnckeith
Thu Mar 20, 2025 5:50 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Faults preventing me to start any jobs
Replies: 3
Views: 817

Re: Faults preventing me to start any jobs

My cnc is built from parts coming from Avid cnc and DamenCNC. The other day I was able to do a small test cut but only because I forced the cut to be close to my home. If the job requires moving more than 8 inches from the home position. It causes a fault and my router then moves in a L- shape patt...
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by cnckeith
Thu Mar 20, 2025 3:37 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Optimum BF20 Milling Machine Axis travel issues
Replies: 18
Views: 1767

Re: Optimum BF20 Milling Machine Axis travel issues

as Uwe pointed out, you need to fix these com errors first! Here is how. https://centroidcncforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=61&t=1451 2025 10:23:09 944 MPU requested resend # 99 (4) 03-17-2025 10:23:09 946 PC resending # 1676 (4) 03-17-2025 10:23:32 944 MPU requested resend # 100 (4) 03-17-2025 10:23:...
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by cnckeith
Thu Mar 20, 2025 3:34 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Acorn CNC randomly changed tool heights. < i doubt it :-)>
Replies: 7
Views: 1987

Re: Acorn CNC randomly changed tool heights. < i doubt it :-)>

there are about 20 ways to set a WCS position and Tool offsets, please show (with video) or describe your work flow otherwise its really hard to help. :-)
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by cnckeith
Thu Mar 20, 2025 3:18 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Acorn or Hickory for first time CNC retrofit ?
Replies: 22
Views: 17508

Re: Acorn or Hickory for first time CNC retrofit ?

Some more info on machine Servo with name plate IMG20250319130652.jpg Spindle motor IMG20250319130825.jpg I've searched the page and YouTube Has anyone used the szgh or licuan servos off alibaba ? They both offer ethercat and standard step,directions whether they are any good might be another whole...
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by cnckeith
Wed Mar 19, 2025 7:19 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: X axis isn’t working correctly <Laguna 4x8 Router>
Replies: 24
Views: 15533

Re: X axis isn’t working correctly <Laguna 4x8 Router>

photos please.
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by cnckeith
Wed Mar 19, 2025 7:17 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: X axis isn’t working correctly <Laguna 4x8 Router>
Replies: 24
Views: 15533

Re: X axis isn’t working correctly <Laguna 4x8 Router>

I'm not sure if it makes a difference but I just unhooked the spindle output from the vfd thinking maybe that would address a possible electrical interference issue and it made no difference. Once I click the manual off on the spindle while it continues to run a cycle everything works as normal Tha...
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