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Any updates on this build? I'm in the process of cleaning up my Torq-Cut 22 for an eventual retrofit to Oak. Perhaps we can compare notes

thanks,

Jim

After reviewing the operators manual, I think I have my axis reversed.

Up and running on the Mill, but I do have one issue.

During my test runs on an exterior frame the runtime graphic starts at the upper right but the actual part is on the lower left corner. I used the center of a 3x3 aluminum square as X0 Y0 for the first cuts. The cutter moves to the lower left ...

As always, spot on, thanks Keith

I have completed "Phase 1" of the conversion. I have the lathe operating using a custom Gecko driver only diagram. The NowForever VFD is controlled via the Acorn and relay board, and I've added a magnetic ring encoder to the lathe spindle. I'm using the Lathe Pro version of CNC12 v4.14.


IMG_0315 ...

All,

thanks for the info.

jdub

Here's a couple of short videos...

I'm a newbie, so I'm not sure of the code, but the Encoder Pawn program starts at S2000 then has a couple of different commands, one of them being S350.

https://youtu.be/hnKkkbZsNcQ

https://youtu.be/CojEQfI_UtQ

Correct. I’ll make a little video

Marty,

As I continue to work through this I was able to get the commanded vs actual speeds fairly close by including a min speed for CNC12 as well as min volts and freq at the VFD.

My problem now as mentioned earlier, is there are no speed changes during the execution of a program. i.e. using the ...

Dale Powell wrote: ↑Sat Mar 16, 2019 11:25 pm Would like to get information on the encoder if possible.

Dale,

Attached is the product description of the ring encoder.

Cheers,

Jdub