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by teknic_servo
Tue Apr 06, 2021 9:21 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: New Build: SYIL X4 CNC Mill, Clearpath SDSK, C86ACCP & Centroid Acorn
Replies: 136
Views: 143357

Re: New Build: SYIL X4 CNC Mill, Clearpath SDSK, C86ACCP & Centroid Acorn

All- There are many ways to skin a...potato (dodged that one). I do some things at home that probably would not pass the OSHA or CE certification boards. That said, I feel safe, trust my work, and know how my devices should be used. That said, and for clarity, the recommended procedure (or required ...
by teknic_servo
Fri Apr 02, 2021 3:36 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: New Build: SYIL X4 CNC Mill, Clearpath SDSK, C86ACCP & Centroid Acorn
Replies: 136
Views: 143357

Re: New Build: SYIL X4 CNC Mill, Clearpath SDSK, C86ACCP & Centroid Acorn

Hi Clay, You bring up some good points that deserve some further clarification. The section of the ClearPath manual that you posted is specifically regarding the connecting and disconneting of power cables. The purpose of this sequence is to prevent the arc (spark) when a live connection is made (or...
by teknic_servo
Tue Mar 23, 2021 5:01 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Teknic Power4-Hub
Replies: 17
Views: 7632

Re: Teknic Power4-Hub

Clay, Thanks for taking the time to upload the pictures. They are very valuable and unfortunately, you are correct. The wire jacket has been nicked with a razor and is unacceptable. In addition, the picture of the Molex terminal appears to be the wrong terminal for that wire gauge. The crimped termi...
by teknic_servo
Mon Mar 22, 2021 8:54 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Teknic Power4-Hub
Replies: 17
Views: 7632

Re: Teknic Power4-Hub

Hi Clay, Thank you for your honest feedback. We take quality very seriously so your concerns and observations are important to us. You can upload the pictures here or you can use the "Contact Us" link on Teknic's website. Please mention my name in your reponse so that it can directed to my...
by teknic_servo
Tue Mar 16, 2021 9:14 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: 2 seperate paired axis.
Replies: 10
Views: 3929

Re: 2 seperate paired axis.

Hi JaysonS, Welcome to the forum. A lot of great people here that can provide helpful advice. The ClearPath motors have an HLFB output (High Level FeedBack) that should be set to "Servo On". When the motor is enabled, this output is at a high (or "true") logic state. If the motor...
by teknic_servo
Wed Mar 10, 2021 11:45 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: New Build: SYIL X4 CNC Mill, Clearpath SDSK, C86ACCP & Centroid Acorn
Replies: 136
Views: 143357

Re: New Build: SYIL X4 CNC Mill, Clearpath SDSK, C86ACCP & Centroid Acorn

The reason that all cables are terminated on both ends is so that every cable can be fully tested for continuity and for the correct termination. Conducting these tests at the end of the manufacuring process means that the customer does have to chase wiring problems that were caused by the manufact...
by teknic_servo
Wed Mar 10, 2021 8:11 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: New Build: SYIL X4 CNC Mill, Clearpath SDSK, C86ACCP & Centroid Acorn
Replies: 136
Views: 143357

Re: New Build: SYIL X4 CNC Mill, Clearpath SDSK, C86ACCP & Centroid Acorn

It seems to me that the C86ACCP with terminal blocks should be the only version needed. Getting a cable into a control cabinet in a secure and liquid tight manner is no simple feat with a preinstalled connector (If by chance you would like to do so, look into Icotek glands). Also it's impossible to...
by teknic_servo
Mon Mar 08, 2021 9:23 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: New Centroid Teknic Clearpath officially supported configurations. Updated 5-10-23
Replies: 53
Views: 118559

Re: New Centroid Teknic Clearpath officially supported configurations

TKBOT47 I don't think the change will damage the Acorn from the other threads discussing this issue. The previous Centroid provided Schematic for SDSK's used a +24VDC supply voltage for the Input A+ & Input B+ and the resistor went between these inputs to the motor to the Step (Input B-) and Di...
by teknic_servo
Fri Mar 05, 2021 3:47 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: New Centroid Teknic Clearpath officially supported configurations. Updated 5-10-23
Replies: 53
Views: 118559

Re: New Centroid Teknic Clearpath officially supported configurations

Hi Keith, This looks great, thank you. The C86ACCP board addresses the plug and play functionality of the ClearPath Molex connectors, the appropriate resisitor values, and managing the HLFB output signal. I should mention that for cost sensitive applications or where higher resolution is not needed,...
by teknic_servo
Mon Mar 01, 2021 10:59 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Very Exciting Boring Machine Conversion
Replies: 40
Views: 16378

Re: Very Exciting Boring Machine Conversion

I was still having trouble even with the resistors, and I am not using them now. I had shielded cable before but had only a single 24v+ wire to the servo that was jumpered to the other + positions on the servo 8-pin connector. Hi Dustboy, I recently posted some information on a different thread reg...