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FYI I bought the Centroid KP3 probe and pro software. Nice probe for the money. Some info I found out about how the Centroid probe software saves its files. it saves in a Dig./TXT. file. I was not able to import that directly into Vcarve pro. I had to use this software to convert it into a DXF file...

cnckeith wrote: ↑Tue Apr 19, 2022 9:44 pm

Livnpaintball wrote: ↑Tue Apr 19, 2022 8:53 pm Just to update, a new computer fixed it. Friggin pc….

thanks for reporting back

Thanks for the help!

Just to update, a new computer fixed it. Friggin pc….

Upnorth wrote: ↑Tue Oct 19, 2021 2:15 pm Good you are using shielded cable. I don't know how much you know about wiring so this may seem like a silly question. Is the braid on your shielded cable connected to ground?

Earth ground

You have to address those MPU/PC Resends. They are errors on the ethernet link between the PC and Acorn. You should address this issue before moving forward with anything else. Most times it could be EMI noise a VFD, cabinet wiring methods. Can also be a bad ethernet cable (not typical but I have h...

I am using shielded cabling in the cabinet. The probe cycle is not finishing the cycle and stopping at the center of the bore. On the 8th touch it stops on the ring gauge and does not back off and center.

I did look at his app but want to get the machine running right first.

WTH, So everything was working great and I was getting the effective diameter of my Drewtronics probe and on the last part of the probe cycle it just stops at the touch with no faults indicated on screen or on drivers. Yesterday I was doing the same thing but couldnt get a good enough reading so tod...

Gary Campbell wrote: ↑Mon Aug 09, 2021 12:22 am My preference would be 1600, maybe even 3200. Never 2000. Read online about the negatives of tenth microstepping.

X positive should move the table left

Thanks Gary for your help!

So I just converted a PM30 and using steppers from Stepperonline and wonder if anyone can suggest a good starting point for the microstep setting, the default is 1600 I believe but SOL list 2000 on there test graph.Then in one of the post about Microstep recommends 2000-8000 for closed loop DC. Also...

Thanks guys for the life line, I will ditch the mechanical switches and us the NPN for home! That Mean Well ps is a nice little package. I may use those instead of my current set up.