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by Reedfirst
Thu Jun 15, 2023 9:03 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: New Build: Another Techno Lathe
Replies: 21
Views: 11159

Re: New Build: Another Techno Lathe

The pin outs for the encoders are here...

Hope it helps.
0229_LC_and_Lathe_Board-Callouts-Connectors.pdf
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by Reedfirst
Fri Jul 01, 2022 7:55 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Techno CNC lathe build help
Replies: 12
Views: 1649

Re: Techno CNC lathe build help

Here is a pdf of the VFD manual.
lenze-ac-tech-scf-instruction-manual.pdf
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by Reedfirst
Tue Aug 18, 2020 12:56 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: My Bridgeport Series 1 CNC Conversion Using Centroid Acorn
Replies: 45
Views: 18514

Re: My Bridgeport Series 1 CNC Conversion Using Centroid Acorn

slodat wrote: Sat May 16, 2020 9:09 am Any updates on the spindle encoder?
Sorry for the late reply....

I am embarrassed to admit my rigid tapping project is still sitting here on my desk.

However I did manage to score an extra bearing retaining sleeve so I can machine it before taking my machine apart...
by Reedfirst
Sat May 16, 2020 8:51 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Tree Journeyman 425 mill retrofit
Replies: 121
Views: 49218

Re: Tree Journeyman 425 mill retrofit

This machine turned out awesome!
by Reedfirst
Sun Feb 02, 2020 4:01 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Build thread:Magnaturn 612 retrofit(s) - Southbend
Replies: 44
Views: 19600

Re: Build thread:Magnaturn 612 retrofit(s) - Southbend

Wow, that is a really nice small lathe.
I think I'm going to keep my eye out for one of those.
by Reedfirst
Sun Feb 02, 2020 3:52 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Tree Journeyman 425 mill retrofit
Replies: 121
Views: 49218

Re: Tree Journeyman 425 mill retrofit

Labels look awesome.

Have you thought about adding a USB port to the front panel for loading programs, saving reports, etc....

That way you won't have to open the control panel when you need to do those things.
by Reedfirst
Sat Feb 01, 2020 10:56 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Tree Journeyman 425 mill retrofit
Replies: 121
Views: 49218

Re: Tree Journeyman 425 mill retrofit

Nice work!

What is the small display in the upper right hand corner of your control panel for?
by Reedfirst
Fri Oct 04, 2019 12:08 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Question...How do I change my lathe reference tool?
Replies: 5
Views: 2714

Re: Question...How do I change my lathe reference tool?

I've decided that for now I'm going to dedicate my tool 1 holder and the insert as the reference tool. It's an imported holder so not much money lost in using it for that purpose. I have however been thinking about a work around for this. Maybe someone can chime in if this is a workable solution or ...
by Reedfirst
Thu Oct 03, 2019 7:23 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Question...How do I change my lathe reference tool?
Replies: 5
Views: 2714

Re: Question...How do I change my lathe reference tool?

I want to change out the entire tool because it uses an insert that i find is a little too large for the Techno lathe (dcgx 32.51). I'm switching it out to a tool that uses the same insert but with a smaller inscribed circle to try and get some stringy chips under control (dcgx 21.51). I usually mak...