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by HMTC
Wed Jan 13, 2021 3:48 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: No servo Motion
Replies: 12
Views: 6015

Re: No servo Motion

I have watched this several times. During my desktop start-up - there were problems getting the motors to operate. While connecting with Gecko to solve the issue -p being it was taking a bit of time to make dicovery. I moved the componets out to the lathe - need the desktop (Autocad station). Leavin...
by HMTC
Tue Jan 12, 2021 6:19 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: No servo Motion
Replies: 12
Views: 6015

Re: No servo Motion

Been ill - told liver may only last a year. Been bedridden. Acupuncture has saved me. Feeling more like myself again. Back to trying to get motion from motors. I've never had a drink ever. LIfe's bad jokes.
by HMTC
Mon Jan 04, 2021 9:23 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: No servo Motion
Replies: 12
Views: 6015

Re: No servo Motion

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I do reset the drives on start-up - switch shown in schematic
by HMTC
Fri Jul 24, 2020 5:09 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: No servo Motion
Replies: 12
Views: 6015

Re: No servo Motion

Rhino St/6 lathe. Purchased mechanical desktop unit. All controls are new. Bought 2 new servo motors X and Z axises. New drives Gecko 320X's with encoders from Automation Technology. Using Acorn Connections to Gecko G230V Stepper Drive. I know you used a form letter to dump on here - but my problem ...
by HMTC
Wed May 20, 2020 10:52 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: No servo Motion
Replies: 12
Views: 6015

No servo Motion

I have the Acorn all wired to the Gecko 320X Drives (2). There is power to the motors - hard to turn shafts when on. THe lights on the drives are working correctly. Tracing back to the acorn - the terminals are all conductive to each other. IN5, IN6, IN7, IN8, 24IN, ST1, DR1, EN1, com, ST2, DR2, and...
by HMTC
Mon Jan 06, 2020 6:28 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: How to Register for an Account on this Forum: Video Tutorial.
Replies: 6
Views: 30568

Re: How to Register for an Account on this Forum: Video Tutorial.

> I have recently purchased Acorn. I have set it up on the bench and > successfully started the software. I did not fid the Wizard. So I didnot > change any numbers. I pulled up the job menu - changed the move amounts. > Seemed to be functioning well. Had turned it off that day and restarted. > All ...