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by Caleb
Thu May 12, 2022 8:24 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Intercon feature requests.
Replies: 29
Views: 6707

Re: Intercon feature requests.

So, any news on the slotting cycle?
by Caleb
Fri Jan 07, 2022 5:06 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Cut off tool approach
Replies: 15
Views: 2877

Re: Cut off tool approach

I would put in some G0 moves to put the tool in the right place before ging to the approach to clear.

Edit, I dont use gang tools but is it your tool change position causing the problem?
by Caleb
Tue Aug 10, 2021 9:59 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: The ghost is back in the machine
Replies: 126
Views: 31930

Re: The ghost is back in the machine

Tried Lenovo update utility drivers, direct download and install and windows update driver versions. I did 4 different full reinstalls of windows 10 using various levels of not allowing windows to connect to the internet/log ins. Tried with windows defender turned off in the registry. Even tried cha...
by Caleb
Tue Aug 10, 2021 5:50 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: The ghost is back in the machine
Replies: 126
Views: 31930

Re: The ghost is back in the machine

I am running Windows 10 Version 21H1 build 19043.1110. The computer is a Lenovo Thinkcentre AIO M90Z I gave up with my M90Z thinkcenter because it is the only PC of 3 running acorn that would give send resend errors. I could change it to a different machine, the errors would follow the pc, even wit...
by Caleb
Tue May 04, 2021 5:21 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Ghost in the machine (resolved, loose couplers)
Replies: 38
Views: 9553

Re: Ghost in the machine

I had to stop using my Thinkcetre all in one PC as the internal ethernet adapter in it would have send and receive errors with Acorn. Changed the pc and haven't had those errors since.
by Caleb
Thu Feb 18, 2021 9:29 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Mean Well Power Supply Substitution (Answered)
Replies: 3
Views: 2078

Re: Mean Well Power Supply Substitution

Personally I keep the the control side power separate from anything else, power supplies are relatively small so the benefits out way for me having; Easy isolation for fault finding. Everything else can safely estop without loss of controller communication. Guaranteed clean logic signals with no noi...
by Caleb
Sat Feb 13, 2021 5:04 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: What are typical feedrate and CSS settings
Replies: 12
Views: 5063

Re: What are typical feedrate and CSS settings

Completely tool depend, if you use replaceable tips all the information will be on the box or supplier will be able to tell you the optimal speeds and feeds. Then you will need to tweak it to your machine and possibly job.
by Caleb
Thu Feb 11, 2021 9:52 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Probe detect with inexpensive sensors
Replies: 6
Views: 2878

Re: Probe detect with inexpensive sensors

I really like that idea, could use a cheap inductive sensor inside the plastic of the holder so there is no where for debris and easier to keep clean.
by Caleb
Thu Feb 04, 2021 2:57 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Acorn on board temperature? (Resolved)
Replies: 3
Views: 1750

Re: Acorn on board temperature?

No concern, was just wondering if I could use it to check cabinet temperature without any other hardware.
by Caleb
Wed Feb 03, 2021 5:27 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Acorn on board temperature? (Resolved)
Replies: 3
Views: 1750

Acorn on board temperature? (Resolved)

I don't know if this is me miss-remembering, I've tried searching the forum and looking through documentation, I'm sure I've seen it somewhere...

Is there an on board temperature reading somewhere in cnc12 info pages?