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by pescadoman
Sat May 04, 2024 9:59 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Acorn won't run g code/mdi < lathe G98/G99?>
Replies: 20
Views: 1456

Re: Acorn won't run g code/mdi < lathe G98/G99?>

The last 2 codes get movement, it doesn't like the g above it
by pescadoman
Sat May 04, 2024 9:50 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Acorn won't run g code/mdi < lathe G98/G99?>
Replies: 20
Views: 1456

Re: Acorn won't run g code/mdi < lathe G98/G99?>

grossmsj wrote: Sat May 04, 2024 9:14 pm Where is the ethernet cable?
It was disconnected in the photo..sorry.
by pescadoman
Sat May 04, 2024 9:30 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: ethernet communication errors...wits end
Replies: 8
Views: 613

Re: ethernet communication errors...wits end

Have a look at your error report, it's no wonder nothing works. Here's a sample of your error log below. Dive into tech bulletin 270 and 309 and find out where your noise is coming from. Post pics of your cabinet wiring. Are you using shielded wire where it's recommended/required? (4) 05-04-2024 12...
by pescadoman
Sat May 04, 2024 7:04 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Acorn won't run g code/mdi < lathe G98/G99?>
Replies: 20
Views: 1456

Re: Acorn won't run g code/mdi < lathe G98/G99?>

latest report... I really hope someday to be able to help someone else out....
by pescadoman
Sat May 04, 2024 7:02 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Acorn won't run g code/mdi < lathe G98/G99?>
Replies: 20
Views: 1456

Re: Acorn won't run g code/mdi < lathe G98/G99?>

I'm thankful...TRULY, for all the handholding. I wish I understood things better.. I took another, perfectly running Acorn PC and god the same results. Here's an image..I knows it a mess, but I'm trying to work with what I have...
by pescadoman
Sat May 04, 2024 4:53 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: ethernet communication errors...wits end
Replies: 8
Views: 613

ethernet communication errors...wits end

Firts off, everything works with the VCP. Both axis and the spindle. The problem occurs when I run g(s seem to work fine) commands. I configured the PC, but figured I may have gotten something wrong, so I took another PC that I've been using flawlessly for years and am having the same errors. I've n...
by pescadoman
Sun Apr 21, 2024 7:21 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Acorn won't run g code/mdi < lathe G98/G99?>
Replies: 20
Views: 1456

Re: Acorn won't run g code/mdi

cncsnw wrote: Sun Apr 21, 2024 6:39 pm Instead of a copy of your license file, try posting a current Report file from your control. Use F7/Utility -> F7/Report to create one. The file name will begin with "report_", and it will have a ".zip" file extension on it.
That is what I meant to send...
by pescadoman
Sun Apr 21, 2024 5:40 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Acorn won't run g code/mdi < lathe G98/G99?>
Replies: 20
Views: 1456

Acorn won't run g code/mdi < lathe G98/G99?>

It jogs, runs the spindle(although the encoder doesn't match the s code), but it won't perform a program. I get a random communications error. I'm running the supplied shielded ethernet cable from Centroid.
by pescadoman
Sun Apr 21, 2024 3:04 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: GS2 VFD problem
Replies: 8
Views: 695

Re: GS2 VFD problem

And the encoder feedback for the spindle doesn't match the S command rpm...
by pescadoman
Sun Apr 21, 2024 3:03 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: GS2 VFD problem
Replies: 8
Views: 695

Re: GS2 VFD problem

cnckeith wrote: Fri Apr 19, 2024 6:06 pm


13:49 output forced on off explanation.
That was exactly the problem...thank you. NOW, while I can jog both axis and get the spindle running, it won't run any lines... I get a communications error IIRC.