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by wdannhardt
Sat Mar 06, 2021 3:51 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Outputs 5-8 don't fire from Virtual Control Panel <resolved>
Replies: 4
Views: 1392

Re: Outputs 5-8 don't fire from Virtual Control Panel

Very strange, now its working fine. I went back and removed the output assignment (using the wizard) then re-added them. I also manually inverted 5-8, then manually un-inverted them in the diagnostic screen. This also involved a couple of power cycles and software re-starts. Works now. Thanks guys. ...
by wdannhardt
Sat Mar 06, 2021 12:14 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Outputs 5-8 don't fire from Virtual Control Panel <resolved>
Replies: 4
Views: 1392

Outputs 5-8 don't fire from Virtual Control Panel <resolved>

Greetings fellow Acorn users, and thanks to all who provide feedback on this forum. I've got a problem with my outputs that I can't figure out. I can get outputs 2-4 to fire from CNC 12. For example, if I set output 2 = coolant pump, then press the coolant icon the relay 2 opens fires. Same for outp...
by wdannhardt
Thu Jul 09, 2020 12:15 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: I smoked my Acorn - Is It Junk?
Replies: 6
Views: 3285

Re: I smoked my Acorn - Is It Junk?

Thanks guys. I feel 33% better :-)
by wdannhardt
Wed Jul 08, 2020 2:44 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: I smoked my Acorn - Is It Junk?
Replies: 6
Views: 3285

Re: I smoked my Acorn - Is It Junk?

Thanks for the suggestion. If all else fails, I might give this a try. Question: how did you diagnose the direction signal as the problem?

Below is an updated link to my Google Photo album. Hopefully this one works.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/nhJ3Ew6yAqncUdveA
by wdannhardt
Tue Jul 07, 2020 8:53 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: I smoked my Acorn - Is It Junk?
Replies: 6
Views: 3285

I smoked my Acorn - Is It Junk?

Greetings fellow Acorn users, and thanks to all who provide feedback on this forum. It's an incredible resource. I've been referencing several threads here and it got me ALMOST to the finish line. Setup: -2 axis lathe conversion from 12" Chinese 12x36 -Acorn Rev 4 (14455) -CNC12 Lathe Version 4...
by wdannhardt
Mon Apr 20, 2020 7:49 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Connecting DMM DYN4 to ACORN (Updated 4/15/2020)
Replies: 14
Views: 5391

Re: Connecting DMM DYN4 to ACORN (Updated 4/15/2020)

Hi Marty, thanks for all your hard work here in the Forums. I'm just getting around to wiring up my 2 axis 12x36 Lathe and your info has been awesome. Acorn Controller DMM DYN4 Drive DMM 750W motors I purchased my DMM hardware in Dec 2018 along with the CA-CUACRN-M4-1 cable. DMM provided this detail...