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by marks3465
Wed Dec 11, 2019 9:23 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: New Install - No Wizard <resolved>
Replies: 4
Views: 2094

Re: New Install - No Wizard

Go to the bottom of the screen and look for the utility button. After you click it you will see the Wizard option.
by marks3465
Wed Dec 11, 2019 1:25 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Dual motors on y axis create noise and oscillation
Replies: 14
Views: 5080

Re: Dual motors on y axis create noise and oscillation

I agree with Marty, I've been able to make changes to the DMM drives without disconnecting the DB25 cables. Are you using the DB25 connection on Acorn for step and direction?
by marks3465
Tue Dec 03, 2019 6:50 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Dual motors on y axis create noise and oscillation
Replies: 14
Views: 5080

Re: Dual motors on y axis create noise and oscillation

Quinn, Your gains are set way too high, they should be around 15 to 20. That should make them less noisy. Also you can toon Y axis no problem. Just make sure one drive is not on. The motor tuning will move the gantry back and forth using one motor to tune it. After one is done do the other slave or ...
by marks3465
Tue Dec 03, 2019 6:23 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Jogging limited to one direction (DYN4 with DMM Cable)
Replies: 15
Views: 5484

Re: Jogging limited to one direction (DYN4 with DMM Cable)

Dale, You will need a seperate 24 volt supply and a contactor switch to release the brake. Wire it so that the brake is released by one of the outputs provided by Acorn. You need to set the output to Z axis brake release. When you hit the cycle button Acorn will activate the brake release output. Wh...
by marks3465
Sun Dec 01, 2019 10:25 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Tool touch off problem (Resolved)
Replies: 8
Views: 3183

Re: Tool touch off problem (Resolved)

Thanks for the info I will check it out.

Mark
by marks3465
Sat Nov 30, 2019 4:36 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Tool touch off problem (Resolved)
Replies: 8
Views: 3183

Re: Tool touch off problem

I changed the param 11 from 6 to 7 and saved it. Do you have a recommendation of a mac. that would work? Thanks again for you help.
by marks3465
Sat Nov 30, 2019 1:19 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Tool touch off problem (Resolved)
Replies: 8
Views: 3183

Re: Tool touch off problem

I thought the same thing but when I checked using alt I, it's not tripped. I can run the built in PLC provided by Centroid like Kieth is using in the above video works just fine. When I try to use Scott's zero touch off mac. my Z never goes down to touch the plate. What ever height my Z is at is wha...
by marks3465
Sat Nov 30, 2019 1:57 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Tool touch off problem (Resolved)
Replies: 8
Views: 3183

Tool touch off problem (Resolved)

I'm trying to run a simple touch off mac mfunc6. I got it off this forum from a post titled tool setting options for routers and mills. Everything goes as written except my Z axis going down and touching my conductive plate. My Z never starts down and just goes back up as though the mac is done. I s...
by marks3465
Wed Oct 02, 2019 9:31 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Acorn not controlling DMM Servo (Added video to my post)
Replies: 71
Views: 22998

Re: Acorn not controlling DMM Servo (Added video to my post)

Yes sir will do. Thanks for your help. I'm sure this wont be the last time i'll be asking for your help.
by marks3465
Wed Oct 02, 2019 6:44 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Acorn relay board LED's(Resolved)
Replies: 5
Views: 2058

Re: Acorn relay board LED's(Resolved)

I was surprised they didn’t want me to send it back.