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by MecTechMike
Mon Feb 17, 2020 7:52 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: VFD Reset Output No Working
Replies: 19
Views: 7536

Re: VFD Reset Output No Working

Thanks Marty for looking at this. I was mistaken about the event that triggers these outputs.

Mike
by MecTechMike
Sat Feb 15, 2020 9:16 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: New VCP Has Got It Going
Replies: 10
Views: 3944

Re: New VCP Has Got It Going

Not sure of that yet. Not all new buttons are fully integrated yet. It was included in the beta VCP release to test the vector graphic based VCP. I'm impressed so far, the icons and xml based programming allows nice customization of the interface.
by MecTechMike
Sat Feb 15, 2020 8:32 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: New VCP Has Got It Going
Replies: 10
Views: 3944

New VCP Has Got It Going

Folks,

Playing around with the VCP beta build and having fun with fancy 3D icons. Check out the progress so far. I use powerpoint to create the icons, then have them converted to vector graphics using inkscape. Screen shot below. What a nice improvement. Kudos to Centroid.

Mike

VCP2.0.PNG
by MecTechMike
Thu Feb 06, 2020 11:38 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: VFD Reset Output No Working
Replies: 19
Views: 7536

Re: VFD Reset Output No Working

Folks,

Many thanks for the input. In an attempt to isolate the problem, I assigned VFDReset to an unused relay. I do not see or hear the relay pulse when coming out of fault. So I don't think the VFD has anything to do with my current situation. Report file enclosed.

Thanks,
Mike
by MecTechMike
Sun Feb 02, 2020 8:31 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: VFD Reset Output No Working
Replies: 19
Views: 7536

Re: VFD Reset Output No Working

Thanks Chuck,

I have the same drive. Love it. The issue is on the Acorn side. I see/hear no evidence that the VFD Reset relay activates.

Mike
by MecTechMike
Sun Feb 02, 2020 7:50 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: VFD Reset Output No Working
Replies: 19
Views: 7536

VFD Reset Output No Working

Folks, Running the mill, I programmed a output relay to get a VFD reset signal to pull the VFD out of reset.  I know its just supposed to pulse the relay after clearing an E-stop, but I don't observe it working at all. Might I be missing a configuration issue? Running 4.20 on a Rev 4 board (relay bo...
by MecTechMike
Tue Oct 22, 2019 8:46 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Teknic Power Supply for Router
Replies: 6
Views: 3183

Teknic Power Supply for Router

Folks,

I'm working with a school to build a router with a dual Y axis. The route is 4' x 4' gantry using 5mm lead ball screws. What kind of Teknic motors and power supply/supplies are you fellas using?

Thanks,
Mike
by MecTechMike
Tue Oct 22, 2019 8:17 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Teknic Power Hub - No startup
Replies: 4
Views: 2716

Re: Teknic Power Hub - No startup

OK, senior moment. Turns out my board was from a early revision that had this problem. The Teknic folk reminded me of the original problem. they took care of me on this one. . . . .Now where did I put my glasses . . . .
by MecTechMike
Mon Oct 21, 2019 6:47 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Teknic Power Hub - No startup
Replies: 4
Views: 2716

Re: Teknic Power Hub - No startup

Mike,

Curious. Do you happen to have a revision number on the board. I'm wondering if my board might be an older one.

Thanks,
Mike
by MecTechMike
Sat Oct 19, 2019 3:31 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Teknic Power Hub - No startup
Replies: 4
Views: 2716

Teknic Power Hub - No startup

Folks, I'm trying to get a Teknic Power Hub 4 working in my system. When I apply power, the hub does not engage the motors. I find I have to de-assert and re-assert 24V power to the hub to get the main power to engage the drives. After that, things seem stable. Does anyone else have this problem? Se...