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by knastenrad
Wed Jun 28, 2023 5:22 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Possible retrofit Style mill
Replies: 2
Views: 275

Re: Possible retrofit Style mill

yes sure: this is the servodrive manual https://www.nidec-netherlands.nl/media/2160-servoregelaars-max-slm-technology-user-guide-en-iss8-0453-0015-08.pdf spindle drive manual https://www.nidec-netherlands.nl/media/2133-frequentieregelaars-unidrive-sp-advanced-user-guide-en-iss11-0471-0002-11.pdf Thi...
by knastenrad
Tue Jun 27, 2023 6:30 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Possible retrofit Style mill
Replies: 2
Views: 275

Possible retrofit Style mill

Hi I have just bought a used mill that i consider converting to Centroid (acorn or acorn six) It is a Style BM8 which is Dutch machine builder. Based on Taiwan casting and spindle with Nidec control techniques AC Servodrives and motors. and a 20 tool tool changer The control system today is a win98 ...
by knastenrad
Sat Jun 11, 2022 10:08 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: How to setup and use Gang Tooling with Acorn Lathe
Replies: 8
Views: 1197

Re: How to setup and use Gang Tooling with Acorn Lathe

this is great.
thank you
looking forward to the video :)
by knastenrad
Sat Jun 11, 2022 10:08 pm
Forum: Acorn CNC Knowledge Base Videos
Topic: How to setup and use Gang Tooling with Acorn Lathe
Replies: 3
Views: 7295

Re: How to setup and use Gang Tooling with Acorn Lathe

this is great.
thank you
looking forward to the video :)
by knastenrad
Sat Apr 16, 2022 4:14 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Tips for installing spindel encoder on my Acorn converted Deckel conversion
Replies: 2
Views: 699

Tips for installing spindel encoder on my Acorn converted Deckel conversion

Anyone have some suggestion on how to install a spindle encoder on this type of milling head?

thx
deckel spindel.png
by knastenrad
Tue May 18, 2021 5:51 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Future plans Acorn controller?
Replies: 10
Views: 3324

Re: Future plans Acorn controller?

nice!
found this on the facebook group

"Keith McCulloch

So we can support dual MPGs on a lathe with a spindle encoder.
Or x and y scales on a mill with a spindle encoder."
by knastenrad
Mon May 17, 2021 9:43 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Future plans Acorn controller?
Replies: 10
Views: 3324

Future plans Acorn controller?

I assume (and hope) there are some future plans for acorn.
Liked the ether1616 card , so are there any plans of a newer version?
maybe a 5 axis :)


My wishlist is a ethernet box that can accept 2 handwheels for both axis simultanous jogging for lathe :)
by knastenrad
Wed Apr 07, 2021 5:49 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Centroid Acorn + Renishaw OMP60 ???
Replies: 3
Views: 1421

Re: Centroid Acorn + Renishaw OMP60 ???

i got hold of an used RMP60 (wifi) and it was easy to connect to the acorn.
by knastenrad
Mon Mar 15, 2021 7:15 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: ProbeApp V2: The ultimate solution for Tool Height Offsets
Replies: 55
Views: 34142

Re: ProbeApp V2: The ultimate solution for Tool Height Offsets

Is there any option to probe 2 holes/bosses and use the centerline to update CSR?