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by theblinkingman
Sat May 08, 2021 11:39 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Mill Choice PM-728VT or PM-833VT
Replies: 5
Views: 1961

Re: Mill Choice PM-728VT or PM-833VT

I also have a PM-728VT and rigidity has most often been the limiting factor when trying to optimize toolpaths. I've done some small parts in tool steel with it but it's a struggle. There's a pretty small window of useable feeds and speeds between just rubbing and chatter. I've had a lot more luck wi...
by theblinkingman
Mon Oct 12, 2020 3:00 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Flickering UI after probe disconnect
Replies: 7
Views: 2696

Re: Flickering UI after probe disconnect

The probe cable is permanently connected directly to the Acorn board and I disconnect it at the probe.

Black -> COM
Red -> IN1 = ProbeDetect
White -> IN2 = ProbeTripped

No probe connected:
no_probe.png
Probe connect and not tripped:
probe.png
Probe tripped:
probe_tripped.png
by theblinkingman
Sun Oct 11, 2020 11:59 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Flickering UI after probe disconnect
Replies: 7
Views: 2696

Re: Flickering UI after probe disconnect

No, nothing at the end of the cable.
by theblinkingman
Sun Oct 11, 2020 10:35 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Flickering UI after probe disconnect
Replies: 7
Views: 2696

Re: Flickering UI after probe disconnect

Odd, seems to open fine on my computer. I'll upload again and also try a different one.
by theblinkingman
Sun Oct 11, 2020 8:19 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Flickering UI after probe disconnect
Replies: 7
Views: 2696

Flickering UI after probe disconnect

After using a probing cycle and disconnecting the KP-3 probe, I see graphical flickering in the UI. It seems to be any highlighted input box and the Esc menu item that flicker. This issue persists across all the menus, not just the probing/part setup menu. It doesn't seem to matter if I disconnect t...