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by BDubs
Mon Feb 19, 2024 3:22 pm
Forum: Public Beta CNC Software Testing, Discussion and Feedback
Topic: OPCON and USB-BOB
Replies: 58
Views: 1971

Re: OPCON 15374

I think we're suckin diesel now... For whatever reason, only the Reset device showed up and nothing under USB devices. Now I got it showing up as a USB Serial Device on com 11...popped in the parameter and it's lit up. Thanks for the moral support... I can't explain how it mysteriously showed up aft...
by BDubs
Mon Feb 19, 2024 2:47 pm
Forum: Public Beta CNC Software Testing, Discussion and Feedback
Topic: OPCON and USB-BOB
Replies: 58
Views: 1971

Re: OPCON 15374

That's just it though...I'm not getting a com port number in the device manager...therefore - I can't set the parameter.

Wondering if I got a beat one or what...
by BDubs
Mon Feb 19, 2024 12:36 pm
Forum: Public Beta CNC Software Testing, Discussion and Feedback
Topic: OPCON and USB-BOB
Replies: 58
Views: 1971

Re: OPCON 15374

Not getting plug & play behavior on my PC...shows up as "Reset" under other devices & tells me there's no compatible drivers for this device. Can anyone hook me up with a driver I can point it to? Thought v5.09R2 would install it for Acorn SIX. I've tried uninstalling the device ho...
by BDubs
Mon Oct 23, 2023 11:03 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Automation Direct Durapulse G20 Settings for AcornSIX
Replies: 1
Views: 224

Automation Direct Durapulse G20 Settings for AcornSIX

Posting for reference...GS23-25P0 w/40Ω,400W Braking Resistor GS-BR-400W040, Running 5hp ATC @ 400Hz. 3 DIP switches, L, R, R; NPN, 0-10v,0-10v Wiring: R1C = Acorn Input Common (VFD Fault) R1 = Acorn Input (VFD Fault) FWD = Acorn Spindle Relay "Output" DCM = Acorn Spindle Relay Common ACM ...
by BDubs
Thu Mar 09, 2023 11:55 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Looking for XY Laser Hardware
Replies: 4
Views: 609

Re: Looking for XY Laser Hardware

Just following up. I bought this unit for around $10 and it's got nice thin, sharp lines when 6 to 10" above the table. In case anyone else is interested in one...10mm dia 30mm long; 3-5vdc.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y7WYWDY
by BDubs
Tue Mar 07, 2023 12:34 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Looking for XY Laser Hardware
Replies: 4
Views: 609

Re: Looking for XY Laser Hardware

Thanks!
by BDubs
Mon Mar 06, 2023 1:51 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Looking for XY Laser Hardware
Replies: 4
Views: 609

Looking for XY Laser Hardware

Hey fellers...I'm looking for a halfway decent XY/Crosshair laser module to put on my router. Do you guys have any suggested models/brands that you're happy with? I'd rather not shotgun it and try a handful of cheap ones...also not looking to drop $300 on a fancy industrial one. What sayeth thee? Li...
by BDubs
Mon Mar 06, 2023 9:12 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: acorn with an old shopbot
Replies: 113
Views: 9181

Re: acorn with an old shopbot

The reason I asked is that I wanted to bring my computer in to the house and be able to print out my info and figure out what each button is associated with You'll want to read up on this: https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_diy/downloads/centroid_vcp_users_manual.pdf and this: https://centroidcnc...
by BDubs
Wed Mar 01, 2023 11:13 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Ethernet Adapter Power Management
Replies: 7
Views: 786

Re: Ethernet Adapter Power Management

Scott - Nice find. I'll have to check this out on my Acorn PC.

This reminds me of ShopBot machines that used USB for communication & the USB Selective Suspend would hose up the controller if it was turned on...