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by TheKitMill
Mon Oct 24, 2022 9:06 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Random teknic Clearpath Z axis Brake Failure when homing
Replies: 19
Views: 2453

Random Clearpath motor Fault Update (It still faults)

https://youtu.be/i9EE0ZY6ndY After rewiring the Router using Clearpath servos, sending the motor back to Teknic returned with not comment I re tune the Z axis and started testing again. I have replaced the CNC4PC board and I am using a Clearpath factory cable and the problem only affects the z axis....
by TheKitMill
Fri Oct 14, 2022 10:17 am
Forum: Success Stories
Topic: Centroid Acorn 96"x260"x17" Router
Replies: 9
Views: 8473

Re: Centroid Acorn 96"x260"x17" Router

Control Cabinet and control Pendent I am using a wireless MPG Machine has an ATC
by TheKitMill
Sun Oct 09, 2022 8:07 pm
Forum: Success Stories
Topic: Centroid Acorn 96"x260"x17" Router
Replies: 9
Views: 8473

Re: Centroid Acorn 96"x260"x17" Router

View of Whole machine

Dust collection and custom hold down clams being installed this week. And I have no idea why the picture loads sideways it is correct on my preview.
by TheKitMill
Sun Oct 09, 2022 8:04 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Random teknic Clearpath Z axis Brake Failure when homing
Replies: 19
Views: 2453

Re: Random teknic Clearpath Z axis Brake Failure when homing

Is there a fault shown on CNC12? When Z drops? I suspect not because if there was a control fault the brake would lock. Something is powering down the drive or disabling the drive perhaps? Hi Marty thanks for looking I am at a complete loss as to what could power down the drive and leave the brake ...
by TheKitMill
Sun Oct 09, 2022 7:50 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Random teknic Clearpath Z axis Brake Failure when homing
Replies: 19
Views: 2453

Re: Random teknic Clearpath Z axis Brake Failure when homing

Video showing the z jogging pre Home

It enables releases the brake and jogs as it should only after setting home and trying to move z does the z axis disable and free fall the brake remains energized.

https://youtube.com/shorts/Z43xihSFESE

https://youtube.com/shorts/0NbNccK3Da4?feature=share
by TheKitMill
Sun Oct 09, 2022 7:41 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Random teknic Clearpath Z axis Brake Failure when homing
Replies: 19
Views: 2453

Re: Random teknic Clearpath Z axis Brake Failure when homing

Hi Gary When the z drops the Led turn from Green to Amber. When i sent the motor back they found nothing wrong with it and it Auto Homes perfectly. This usually happens after turning on the machine I can then jog all three axis no problem including z the brake releases as it should I then jog. I am ...
by TheKitMill
Sat Oct 08, 2022 12:25 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Random teknic Clearpath Z axis Brake Failure when homing
Replies: 19
Views: 2453

Re: Random teknic Clearpath Z axis Brake Failure when homing

X and Y work perfectly it only z that has an issue and only after it is homed

https://youtube.com/shorts/Y7o1A2Xvxek?feature=share
by TheKitMill
Sat Oct 08, 2022 12:17 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Random teknic Clearpath Z axis Brake Failure when homing
Replies: 19
Views: 2453

Re: Random teknic Clearpath Z axis Brake Failure when homing

Attached is a video of what happens after all axis simple home any attempt to move z cause it to crash. Before homing the brake releases properly and the axis jogs but after its homed any attempt to move z results in free fall of z