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I'm confused, page 192 of the CNC12 manual indicates that the M51 command to enable C-Axis is a feature.

https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_diy/downloads/CNC12-v414_operator_manuals/centroid-cnc12-oak-allin1dc-lathe-operator-manual-v4.14.pdf


It is. You can assign an axis to be a C axis ...

here it is Marty,
https://www.centroidcnc.com/cnc_c_axis_lathe.html

Marty, if I may, one more question...
On the Centroid website is reference to a C axis lathe - an ATRUMP machine, indicating Centroid's implementation of a Servo driven spindle/C axis setup.

However, the article is a little short on detail - What controller/CNC hardware and software is used and ...

martyscncgarage wrote: ↑Sun Dec 27, 2020 5:36 pm Currently CNC 12 can not do what you are asking. On the list of things to do....
Marty

Marty , Thanks for the answer! Not really what I wanted to hear, but at least I know not to pursue the Acorn route.
Thank You.
Joe

https://centroidcncforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=57&t=4212&p=34039&hilit=9031+DRIVE+FAULT#p34039[url]
[/url]Richard70 used a stepper motor to drive his lathe spindle in this project:


Thanks for the reference - I did come across that in my previous days of searching this forum, but did not really ...

You are in the right place to get answers from Centroid, but it IS a holiday weekend, and a long weekend for most.


Hi - Yes, I realise that - the intention was not to whine and whinge! - Sorry if it appears that way! I am new to this forum and not sure how it works - sort of used to asking ...

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You are asking for a lot really.
You want POSITIONAL Accuracy and you want the same servo to act as a spindle motor.
You would need a drive that can take 0-10VDC input or PWM input (Version 4.6 will be able to control a spindle drive with PWM) and have reasonably accurate spindle control ...

Its not a stepper per se; it is driven by step/dir signals, but it is a CLOSED LOOP AC, brushless servo - with internal drive electronics and 32000 count encoder - it is fully programmable, auto-tune PID loop control software runs to tune it in situ, etc. It makes a perfect spindle motor.

How or ...

Thanks for your response. Since I already have all the Clearpath servo's (step/dir inputs) - I need the controller to be able to do step and dir axis control which if I am correct, precludes the use of the Allin1 and OAK controllers?
The Clearpath motors are really good, and not 'inexpensive', so ...

Good day,
I have spent some time digging through MANY forum posts but I think the best way to understand is to ask the questions...
I am making a small high speed CNC lathe. It is progressing well and I am looking at CNC controllers that can do the following:
Normal X/Y axis control X and Y are ...