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Currently running CNC7 on an old Bridgeport Boss. I went to try out Millwrite today. When posting the G code for the word I wanted to engrave, all it displayed in graphics was several A's. I assume this means I dont actually have Millwrite unlocked, especially when I look at the machine info Centroi...

Thanks everyone!! Looks like a call to Centroid is in order.

I would use closed loop steppers for sure. Your videos are what got me thinking about this. Machine DOES run with current controller. It had an intermittent problem, which I believe was a dirty fiber optic cable. Here are the requested pictures: IMG_1580.JPG IMG_1421.JPG A44699BD-8FF0-4C73-89AD-CE1F...

I realized that after I sent the message! My next area of concern is the age and condition of my servos. They are every bit of 20 years old. So is it more cost effective to potentially have these rebuilt (i hear its expensive), or buy a set of stepper motors and go that direction. Stepper motors wil...

Although I can see how the price would be comparable if I kept the SEM servos vs changing over to stepper motors.

Is there a modern upgrade to the SERVO1 drive unit you recommend?

The Allin1Dc was what I initially looked at, but seems cost prohibitive for a machine I only have $3000 into at the moment. That being said its still something I am considering.

Has anyone "upgraded" an older Centroid-retrofitted machine with the old M40 control to a new Acorn setup? For the parts I produce, the limited file size on the older controller is starting to become a real pain in the rear. I am considering ditching the old M40 and SEM servos for Acorn wi...

cncsnw wrote: ↑Mon Jun 08, 2020 1:05 am Try http://www.cncsnw.com/ServoLogicPM.htm

What version of CNC7 are you running? The version number is displayed on the F1/Setup screen.

And thanks again for the speedy response and help!

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