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by tashaner1123
Fri Nov 27, 2020 10:55 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: One Acorn Board - Running Lathe AND Mill?
Replies: 1
Views: 1116

One Acorn Board - Running Lathe AND Mill?

I'm currently running my 2-axis lathe on the Acorn board.

I'm getting ready to convert my mill to CNC.

Is it possible to run both (not at the same time..) on ONE Acorn board?

Also - I have the MPG pendant. If I do have to get a 2nd Acorn board, can the pendant be used on both?
by tashaner1123
Sun Nov 15, 2020 11:27 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: CNC12 Lathe - Help turning a taper
Replies: 1
Views: 1199

CNC12 Lathe - Help turning a taper

I'm trying to turn a taper and it's not coming out right. It should be a 1.27 degree taper, tapering from .460 to .378 over 1.85" It's turning a taper going from .460 to .390 over 1.85" Checked my X and Z axis and they are on track, moving the correct amount individually. Open Loop Stepper...
by tashaner1123
Tue Nov 10, 2020 9:20 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Tool Library - Knurling Tool
Replies: 2
Views: 1084

Tool Library - Knurling Tool

I can't find a Knurling Tool in the Tool Library. My goal is to turn a part, change to the Knurling tool and then knurl a portion of that part. I see an option for CUSTOM but it leaves the name as Custom and may not work for a knurling tool. Is there such a tool in the library that I can't see or wh...
by tashaner1123
Tue Nov 03, 2020 10:43 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Well this ain't quite The Pawn
Replies: 7
Views: 2645

Re: Well this ain't quite The Pawn

Found a loose connection - x ball nut to slide
Fixed my x axis issue
by tashaner1123
Tue Nov 03, 2020 5:41 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Well this ain't quite The Pawn
Replies: 7
Views: 2645

Re: Well this ain't quite The Pawn

Motors are 425 oz, KL23H286-20-8B Hybrid Stepper Motors
Drivers are KL-5056
Microsteps set to 10 (2000)
by tashaner1123
Tue Nov 03, 2020 12:46 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Well this ain't quite The Pawn
Replies: 7
Views: 2645

Re: Well this ain't quite The Pawn

The X axis does show that backlash. It’s belt driven.
Kit from BDTools USA
Hybrid motors in parallel
Microsteos set to 2000. Am I correct in that regard on my motor settings? Default 1600 and I set to 2000 assuming that referred to steps.
Tool pic addded
by tashaner1123
Mon Nov 02, 2020 7:09 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Well this ain't quite The Pawn
Replies: 7
Views: 2645

Well this ain't quite The Pawn

report_0035FF8A76C7-0821203653_2020-11-02_15-31-13.zip IMG_0589.JPG report_0035FF8A76C7-0821203653_2020-11-02_15-31-13.zip Report attached.. Calibrated Z and X revs/inch and backlash. Multiple runs shows it dead on. Loaded The Pawn. Had to make a change as it was starting my spindle CW. Changed the...
by tashaner1123
Thu Oct 29, 2020 5:45 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Turns Per Inch
Replies: 4
Views: 1800

Re: Turns Per Inch

Results inconsistent
I made a new post about that
by tashaner1123
Thu Oct 29, 2020 5:13 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Inconsistent Feed Distance
Replies: 4
Views: 1745

Inconsistent Feed Distance

I've been working on setting my revolutions per inch on my G0602 Lathe. Using Marty's Excel calculator. After about 15 iterations, I finally got my X axis to turn exactly one half inch and match the DRO (1”). I thought I was golden. I went on to the Z-axis and after getting it set, went back to test...
by tashaner1123
Wed Oct 28, 2020 10:47 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Turns Per Inch
Replies: 4
Views: 1800

Re: Turns Per Inch

OK. Adding the G98 did it. Telling it to move X-1 and it moves .640. I get that is a turns per setting I'll run the calc tomorrow and get it tuned in. To return to X0 would it be a G98 G1 X1 or does that move 1" on the other side of 0? (it seems to is why I ask) To be clear. I jog x to a point ...