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I use som network cabels as signal for the steppers, shielded and easy to connect I waiting for contacts to the current for the steppers, 4 pin aviation conectors IMG_20210320_155149.jpg mounted som aluminiumrails for the home/limitswitches ( bougt rail for curtains, perfect) I use proximity switche...

Had to bore out the joke to adapt the ballnuts IMG_20210225_143001.jpg And shrimp on a support ring so it is enougt material for tapping received_260058539059967.jpeg received_531318551186698.jpeg Had to adjust the lenght of the x-axis ballscrew IMG_20210215_183314.jpg IMG_20210228_193145.jpg And ma...

The cabinet had to match rest of the machine (the top at least)
And be placed on the wall Two 3 phase output on the side

Hello members first, sorry if there is a spelling mistake, as english is not my first language. this project was not to make a precise machine, but to train me on cnc, cad, cam when I was laid off during the pandemic I chose Centroid because I had previously read about the A560xl machine, and happen...

That's the beauty with Acorn, every machine is different and uniqe.
You design your own customiced machine in Fusion, with the dimentions(capacities), feeds and speeds+ another additions and postprosessor you preffere.

CW

Thanks Keith
I knew I had seen this pdf somewhere in the forum, but could not find it again in the information jungle.

hello Acorn friends I'm going to buy a probe, and my question is what functions this must have. I have the following options: s-l500 probe.png I have gone for a European supplier due to customs duties and taxes. https://www.slavtec.eu/index.php/product/waterproof-3d-digitizing-touch-probe-for-cnc-wi...

Hello Is it possible to compensate backlash in just one direction? negative or positive Z direction I want to mount steppermotor to the quillfeed on my mill and got backlash just in one direction because of springload/tention on the quill feed axel. I know it is not the best solution, but i will mou...

Hi guys

is it possible to connect such encoders to the acorn board and move the table manually on a mill?
Best regards: Christian Wahl