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by Old_machinist
Tue Oct 17, 2023 11:39 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: spindle speed using a macro
Replies: 7
Views: 1552

Re: spindle speed using a macro

Update on my spindle speed test. Nothing works the way I was thinking. The jog is disabled while the macro is running and the spindle is stopped as soon as the macro stops. So I guess his idea is dead. This is not a big thing, just something I thought I would try. I could set the minimum rpm to 1200...
by Old_machinist
Tue Oct 17, 2023 10:00 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: spindle speed using a macro
Replies: 7
Views: 1552

Re: spindle speed using a macro

Thank you cncsnw. I can get the spindle started with a macro and while the spindle is running the jog functions still work, which allows me to step into my edge finder. A push of the escape key cancels the macro and of course the spindle stops. This works in my head at least. I will give it a try la...
by Old_machinist
Mon Oct 16, 2023 9:37 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: spindle speed using a macro
Replies: 7
Views: 1552

Re: spindle speed using a macro

Thanks Scott That part I have but need to work on my macro. I tried to use the M42 medium speed range button and macro name since I don't use ranges on my machine. I think that may be a system used macro even though I am not using it. So my next step is to try one that has nothing to do with the spi...
by Old_machinist
Mon Oct 16, 2023 3:33 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: spindle speed using a macro
Replies: 7
Views: 1552

spindle speed using a macro

I am using Acorn on a Bridgeport Mill and love it. Can I set spindle speed using an Aux key and a macro? I normally use an edge finder at 1200 rpm. The spindle starts at 500 rpm in manual mode and then I up the rpm using the + key. It is kind of a pain to get the rpm exactly where I want it and I al...
by Old_machinist
Wed Feb 24, 2021 12:24 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Hard wired estop
Replies: 1
Views: 818

Hard wired estop

I am sure to get blasted here, but I want to know. I have my Bridgeport running well with Acorn and Gecko G320X drives. I wired my estop switch to cut all power when hit. I know that is not what was intended, but in an emergency I wanted no doubt at to what was going to have power. I do not use a sp...
by Old_machinist
Tue Dec 22, 2020 3:23 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: 50% Rapid Button
Replies: 14
Views: 5609

Re: 50% Rapid Button

Thanks Marty

That sound like a good plan as I am sure I don't know what I am doing.

How do I contact Marc?

Charles Hopkins
by Old_machinist
Mon Dec 21, 2020 7:46 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: 50% Rapid Button
Replies: 14
Views: 5609

Re: 50% Rapid Button

At this point, that is over my head.
But now I know it is possible, I will be motivated to learn enough to get myself in trouble.

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.

Charles Hopkins
by Old_machinist
Mon Dec 21, 2020 2:11 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: 50% Rapid Button
Replies: 14
Views: 5609

Re: 50% Rapid Button

Let me rephrase this question.
I was thinking of a macro which would preform the same task as the feed rate override. One VCP button for 50% and another button for 25% is what I am thinking. The question is mostly, can a macro do math?
by Old_machinist
Sat Dec 19, 2020 7:28 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: 50% Rapid Button
Replies: 14
Views: 5609

50% Rapid Button

What would it take to have a 50% feed and rapid button?
The VCP works well, but a quick button would be nice during setups.

Charles Hopkins
by Old_machinist
Mon Nov 30, 2020 2:50 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: keyboard jog
Replies: 16
Views: 5702

Re: keyboard jog

ShawnM
I should have mentioned that the short cut keys are becoming automatic quickly as I use this machine more and more.
The more I use it he more I like it also.
That is just incase anyone wants to know.